BA (Hons) Accounting and Finance
01 Sep 2026 - 31 Aug 2028
| Course Leader | Simon Mccarthy |
|---|---|
| Course Team | Marie Clifford, Emma Wheeler |
| Awarding Body | University of South Wales |
| Teaching Institutions | University of South Wales |
| Modes of Study | Full Time, Part Time, Full Time Sandwich |
Document Version
| Version | 9 |
|---|---|
| Valid From | 01 Sep 2026 |
| Valid To | 31 Aug 2028 |
QAA Benchmarks
N/A
Educational Aim
Learning Outcomes
Course Structure
Level 3 Modules
| Module Code | Module Id | Module Title | Module Status | Credit Value | Module Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| HU0S021 | MOD012390 | Study Skills | Running | 20 | specified |
| HU0S022 | MOD012391 | Investigative Project | Running | 20 | specified |
| HU0S023 | MOD012392 | Digital Capability | Running | 20 | specified |
| HU0S025 | MOD012394 | Organisational Psychology | Running | 20 | specified |
| HU0S032 | MOD012401 | Business Administration | Running | 20 | specified |
| HU0S033 | MOD012402 | Statistics | Running | 20 | specified |
Level 4 Modules
| Module Code | Module Id | Module Title | Module Status | Credit Value | Module Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AF1S523 | MOD011593 | Financial Accounting | Running | 20 | specified |
| AF1S524 | MOD011594 | Management Accounting | Running | 20 | specified |
| AF1S525 | MOD011595 | Data Analysis and Computerised Accounting | Running | 20 | specified |
| AF1S526 | MOD011596 | Business Environment for Accounting and Finance | Running | 20 | specified |
| AF1S528 | MOD011598 | Personal Financial Planning | Running | 20 | specified |
| LC1S128 | MOD005671 | Business and Corporate Law | Running | 20 | specified |
Level 5 Modules
| Module Code | Module Id | Module Title | Module Status | Credit Value | Module Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AF2S529 | MOD011599 | Financial Reporting | Running | 20 | specified |
| AF2S530 | MOD011600 | Management Accounting for Planning and Control | Running | 20 | specified |
| AF2S531 | MOD011601 | Financial Management | Running | 20 | specified |
| AF2S533 | MOD011603 | Audit and Assurance | Running | 20 | specified |
| AF2S535 | MOD011605 | Professional Development in Accounting and Finance 1 | Running | 20 | specified |
| AFPU50 | MOD008686 | Work Placement Year (Accounting and Finance, Forensic Accounting) | Running | 120 | specified |
| AF2S500 | MOD013732 | Digital Accounting and Taxation | Running | 20 | specified |
| AF2S532 | MOD011602 | Digital Accounting | Running | 20 | specified |
Level 6 Modules
| Module Code | Module Id | Module Title | Module Status | Credit Value | Module Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AF3S539 | MOD011610 | Advanced Financial Reporting | Running | 20 | specified |
| AF3S540 | MOD011612 | Information for Decision Making and Financial Management | Running | 20 | specified |
| AF3S541 | MOD011613 | Taxation | Running | 20 | optional |
| AF3S542 | MOD011614 | Strategic Business Partner | Running | 20 | specified |
| AF3S543 | MOD011615 | Professional Development in Accounting and Finance 2 | Running | 20 | optional |
| AF3S549 | MOD011626 | Financial Trading and Investing | Running | 20 | optional |
| AF3S551 | MOD011628 | Financial Services | Running | 20 | optional |
| AF3S552 | MOD011629 | Forensic Accounting | Running | 20 | optional |
| AF3S548 | MOD011624 | Cases in Audit | Running | 20 | optional |
Teaching and Assessment
Learning and Teaching Methods
Employer Engagement
Means of Assessment
Learning Support
Course Exit Points
| Award | Criteria | Final |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) | 360 credits of which at least 100 must be at Level 6 or above, 120 at Level 5 or above, 120 at Level 4 or above and no more than 20 at Level 3 | Final |
| Certificate of Higher Education | 120 credits of which at least 100 must be at Level 4 or above and no more than 20 at Level 3 | Exit |
| Diploma of Higher Education | 240 credits of which at least 100 must be at Level 5 or above, 120 credits at Level 4 or above and no more than 20 credits at Level 3. | Exit |
Progression Route
MSc Forensic Audit and Accounting - Treforest MSc Finance and Investment - Treforest MSc Professional Accounting - Treforest (FT), Newport (PT) ACCA professional course - NewportICAEW professional course - Newport
Entry Requirements
Admission to the course is typically through the following qualifications:
Inclusive Curriculum Statement
The University of South Wales operates a policy of inclusive learning, teaching and assessment to ensure that all students have an equal opportunity to fulfil their educational potential. Course teams will have considered ways of designing out any potentially disadvantageous element of courses during the course design process. However some specific needs may remain, details about how to apply to have your needs assessed can be found at: http://unilife.southwales.ac.uk/pages/3040-disability-and-dyslexia-service/
Addendum for Delivery at a Partner Institution
N/A
Methods Of Quality Standards
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Quality Of Standards Indicators
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