BA (Hons) Accounting and Finance (Inc FY)
01 Sep 2026 - 31 Aug 2032
| Course Leader | Emma Wheeler, Hannah Seale |
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| Course Team | |
| Awarding Body | University of South Wales |
| Teaching Institutions | University of South Wales |
| Modes of Study | Full Time |
Document Version
| Version | 0 |
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| Valid From | 01 Sep 2026 |
| Valid To | 31 Aug 2032 |
QAA Benchmarks
Educational Aim
To create a strong sense of belonging by immersing students in the university learning community and ensuring they can confidently navigate institutional resources, systems, and support networks.
To build learners’ confidence and competence through structured opportunities that foster independence, self-management, and effective study habits appropriate to higher education.
To introduce key disciplinary knowledge and skills that prepare students for successful progression onto their chosen degree route.
To promote the development of professionalism and employability, embedding teamwork, communication, and reflective practice across all learning experiences.
To support personal growth and adaptability, enabling students to develop confidence, resilience, and flexibility as lifelong learners.
Learning Outcomes
| A1 | Identify and reflect on their own development as higher education learners, showing awareness of personal strengths and areas for improvement. |
| A2 | Use and apply a range of academic and digital skills to complete learning activities and assessments within a higher education context. |
| A3 | Show basic awareness of their chosen discipline through engagement with key ideas, practices, and contexts. |
| A4 | Work cooperatively with peers to contribute to group tasks and shared projects, showing respect and responsibility within a team setting. |
| A5 | Access and use university learning resources, digital platforms, and support systems with guidance to support their learning and wellbeing. |
| A6 | Communicate information and ideas clearly in written, oral, and digital forms appropriate to academic and professional situations. |
| B1 | Identify and reflect on their own development as higher education learners, showing awareness of personal strengths and areas for improvement. |
| B2 | Use and apply a range of academic and digital skills to complete learning activities and assessments within a higher education context. |
| B3 | Show basic awareness of their chosen discipline through engagement with key ideas, practices, and contexts. |
| B4 | Work cooperatively with peers to contribute to group tasks and shared projects, showing respect and responsibility within a team setting. |
| B5 | Access and use university learning resources, digital platforms, and support systems with guidance to support their learning and wellbeing. |
| B6 | Communicate information and ideas clearly in written, oral, and digital forms appropriate to academic and professional situations. |
| C1 | Identify and reflect on their own development as higher education learners, showing awareness of personal strengths and areas for improvement. |
| C2 | Use and apply a range of academic and digital skills to complete learning activities and assessments within a higher education context. |
| C3 | Show basic awareness of their chosen discipline through engagement with key ideas, practices, and contexts. |
| C4 | Work cooperatively with peers to contribute to group tasks and shared projects, showing respect and responsibility within a team setting. |
| C5 | Access and use university learning resources, digital platforms, and support systems with guidance to support their learning and wellbeing. |
| C6 | Communicate information and ideas clearly in written, oral, and digital forms appropriate to academic and professional situations. |
Course Structure
Level 3 Modules
| Module Code | Module Id | Module Title | Module Status | Credit Value | Module Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3B001E | MOD013892 | Starting your University Journey | Running | 30 | specified |
| 3B030E | MOD013884 | Business in Action | Running | 30 | specified |
| 3B031E | MOD013888 | Institutional Power Dynamics | Running | 30 | specified |
| 3B004E | MOD013893 | The Impact Challenge | Running | 30 | specified |
Teaching and Assessment
Learning and Teaching Methods
Employer Engagement
Means of Assessment
Learning Support
Course Exit Points
| Award | Criteria | Final |
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| Final |
Progression Route
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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