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BA (Hons) Accounting and Finance

Cardiff Metropolitan University

Location Cardiff, Wales, United Kingdom
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Cardiff Metropolitan University
Study Level UNDERGRADUATE
Duration N/A
Next Intake September
Tuition Fees £ 16,000 per year
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Course Overview

The BA (Hons) Accounting and Finance degree is a professionally accredited programme that provides a practical and academic grounding in both accounting and financial management. It’s accredited by major bodies such as:

  • Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA)

  • Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA)

  • Chartered Institute of Public Finance and Accountancy (CIPFA)

  • Institute of Chartered Accountants in England & Wales (ICAEW)

This accreditation means graduates can receive exemptions from some professional exams when pursuing ACCA, CIMA or ICAEW qualifications — helping fast‑track professional training.

The degree mixes core accounting topics (like financial accounting, management accounting, financial management) with finance modules (like investment management and markets), and may allow a year in industry placement for work experience, enhancing employability.  

Career Prospects

Graduates often go into roles such as:

  • Accountant / Chartered Accountant (via exemptions)

  • Financial Analyst

  • Management Accountant

  • Tax or Audit Associate

  • Finance Officer in private or public sectors

  • Further professional study (ACCA, CIMA, ICAEW, postgraduate business programmes)

Cardiff Met’s focus on employability and professional accreditation supports smooth transitions into the accounting and finance job market.

 

Entry Requirements

📚 Academic Requirements

Typical entry for Year 1 entry:

  • 112 UCAS Tariff points (UK A‑level equivalent)

  • Five GCSEs grade C/4 or above (incl. English & Maths)

  • English language standard acceptable for courses taught in English

Foundation Year option:
Available for applicants who don’t meet the standard entry — successful completion leads into Year 1.

🗣️ English Language Proficiency

International applicants (first language not English) usually need:

  • IELTS Academic ~6.0 overall with at least 5.5 in each skill (or equivalent)

Exact scores should be confirmed with Cardiff Met’s international admissions team.


🖥️ Study Mode

  • On‑campus full‑time at the Llandaff Campus (Cardiff, Wales).

Fees & Funding

📌 Undergraduate Degree (UG)

  • £16,000 per year for full‑time international students.
    This usually applies to degrees like BA (Hons) Accounting & Finance.

You typically need to pay a 50% deposit of your total course fee (after any scholarship discount) by the deadline in your offer letter to secure your place and visa (CAS) issuance.


🎓 Funding & Scholarships – UG International

Cardiff Met offers a range of international scholarship opportunities for full‑time undergraduate students:

🎓 1. Undergraduate Scholarship

  • £2,500 tuition fee reduction automatically considered for international UG applicants.

  • You do not need to apply separately — scholarships are allocated when you receive your offer, if eligible.

🎓 2. Full Fee Discount

  • Up to £1,000 discount if you pay your fees in full by the deposit deadline.
    (Example in terms of fee reductions is provided by the university.)

🎓 3. Vice‑Chancellor Scholarship

  • Awarded to a number of selected MA/MSc programmes (mainly postgraduate) for students with academic and/or professional experience — but not typically for UG accounting courses.

🎓 4. Alumni Scholarship

  • 20% fee reduction for international students who previously completed an undergraduate degree at Cardiff Met and are enrolling on a postgraduate taught programme.
    (Not for UG Accounting & Finance directly — applies for subsequent postgraduate study.)

🎓 5. Sanctuary Award

  • Scholarships may also be available for students with irregular migration status (separate application and eligibility).

📌 Important: You’re generally eligible for only one scholarship (not combined awards) and must accept your offer by the deposit deadline to secure the scholarship.

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