Cyfrifeg (BSc)
- UCAS code: N400
- Next intake: September 2020
- Duration: 3 years
- Mode: Full time
Clearing and Adjustment
This course is available in Clearing and Adjustment for 2020 entry. Call us on +44 (0)33 3241 2800 to discuss your options or view all of our vacancies.
Mae'r cynnwys hwn ar gael yn Saesneg yn unig.
Why study this course
Effective, efficient and enthusiastic accounting professionals are central to the success of contemporary organisations. So you’ll be in high demand for roles in the public, private and third sectors with competitive salaries and excellent prospects for career progression.
Our BSc Accounting programme is accredited by the Accounting Professional Bodies and is designed to equip you with practical skills and professional confidence for a successful accounting career or in preparation for postgraduate study and research.
You’ll develop business and finance expertise from our team of international researchers and qualified accounting professionals. They’ll introduce you to financial and management accounting and corporate finance while encouraging you to consider the social, economic and ethical implications of your decisions.
A programme of industry-specific workshops, organised in partnership with professional accounting firms and accrediting bodies, complements your academic study with exposure to real-world accounting and finance scenarios.
Distinctive features
- Study on a degree accredited by the Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA), the Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales (ICAEW) and the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA).
- Acquire business and finance skills from leading international researchers and qualified accounting professionals.
- Prepare for your accounting career with exemptions from chartered accounting professional examinations.
- Attend industry-specific workshops organised in partnership with professional accounting firms and accrediting bodies.
Accreditations
Where you'll study
Ysgol Busnes Caerdydd
Rydym yn Ysgol Busnes sydd wedi’i hachredu gan AACSB sydd â phwrpas clir: i wneud gwahaniaeth yng nghymunedau Cymru a'r byd.
Entry requirements
AAB-ABB. Please note, General Studies, Critical Thinking and Citizenship Studies will not be accepted.
Extended Project Qualification: Applicants with grade A in the EPQ will typically receive an offer one grade lower than the standard A level offer. Please note that any subject specific requirements must still be met.
The Welsh Baccalaureate Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate will be accepted in lieu of one A-Level (at the grades listed above), excluding any specified subjects.
DDD-DDM in Business only.
IB 34-32, or 665-655 in 3 HL subjects.
Other UK qualifications may also be accepted, often in lieu of A-levels, but subject requirements must be met. If you are offering non-UK qualifications, our qualification equivalences guide should allow you to calculate what kind of offer you are likely to receive.
Please be aware that this is a general guide, and that some programmes may have more detailed or specific entry requirements which will be reflected in your offer.
Find out about our Schools' admissions criteria, offer guarantee scheme, changes to programmes and translating your documents.
GCSE
Grade C or grade 4 in GCSE English Language.
IELTS (academic)
At least 6.5 overall with a minimum of 5.5 in each subskill.
TOEFL iBT
At least 90 overall with minimum scores of 17 for writing, 17 for listening, 18 for reading and 20 for speaking.
PTE Academic
At least 62 overall with a minimum of 51 in all communicative skills.
Trinity ISE II/III
II: at least two Distinctions and two Merits.
III: at least a Pass in all components.
Other accepted qualifications
Please visit our English Language requirements page for more information on our other accepted language qualifications.
GCSE Maths grade B or 6. GCSE English Language Grade C or 4 or an accepted English Language equivalent
You are not required to complete a DBS (Disclosure Barring Service) check or provide a Certificate of Good Conduct to study this course. If you are currently subject to any licence condition or monitoring restriction that could affect your ability to successfully complete your studies, you will be required to disclose your criminal record. Conditions include, but are not limited to:
- access to computers or devices that can store images
- use of internet and communication tools/devices
- curfews
- freedom of movement
- contact with people related to Cardiff University.
Tuition fees
UK and EU students (2020/21)
| Tuition fee | Deposit |
|---|---|
| £9,000 | None |
Financial support may be available to individuals who meet certain criteria. For more information visit our funding section. Please note that these sources of financial support are limited and therefore not everyone who meets the criteria are guaranteed to receive the support.
Students from outside the EU (2020/21)
| Tuition fee | Deposit |
|---|---|
| £18,450 | None |
Financial support may be available to individuals who meet certain criteria. For more information visit our funding section. Please note that these sources of financial support are limited and therefore not everyone who meets the criteria are guaranteed to receive the support.
Additional costs
Accommodation
We have a range of residences to suit your needs and budget. Find out more on our accommodation pages.
Course structure
This is a three-year, full-time course, consisting of 120 credits a year. All modules are compulsory in year one. In year two and year three, you choose modules to the value of 120 credits from a range of core and optional modules.
The modules shown are an example of the typical curriculum and will be reviewed prior to the 2020/21 academic year. The final modules will be published by September 2020.
Year one
Get to grips with the fundamentals of financial and management accounting.
You’ll discover how these core business disciplines intersect with economics, statistics, law and marketing.
| Module title | Module code | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Applied Stats and Maths in Econ and Business | BS1501 | 20 credits |
| Legal Studies | BS1505 | 20 credits |
| Introduction to Management and Organisation | BS1510 | 10 credits |
| Foundations of Business Accounting | BS1512 | 10 credits |
| Professional Skills for Accountants | BS1513 | 10 credits |
| Introduction to Economics | BS1547 | 20 credits |
| Fundamentals of Financial Reporting | BS1611 | 10 credits |
| Fundamentals of Finance | BS1612 | 10 credits |
| Principles of Marketing and Strategy | BS1630 | 10 credits |
Year two
Combine theory and practice as your understanding of the basics grow.
You’ll start to appreciate current developments in real-world accounting scenarios before choosing from a range specialist pathways.
| Module title | Module code | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Management Accounting | BS2507 | 20 credits |
| Corporate Financial Management | BS2508 | 20 credits |
| Taxation | BS2509 | 20 credits |
| Auditing and Assurance | BS2515 | 20 credits |
| Corporate Reporting | BS2516 | 20 credits |
| Module title | Module code | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Inferential Statistics, Statistical Modelling and Survey Methods | BS2506 | 20 credits |
| Law of Commerce, Banking and Investment | BS2511 | 20 credits |
| Marketing and Strategy | BS2540 | 20 credits |
Year three
Master advanced aspects of accounting as theory and practice continue to coalesce in your final year.
Modules in corporate reporting and strategy, accounting management and control will preface opportunities to tailor your degree to your career ambitions.
| Module title | Module code | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Management Accounting and Control | BS3517 | 20 credits |
| Advanced Corporate Reporting | BS3521 | 20 credits |
| Corporate Finance and Strategy | BS3577 | 20 credits |
| Module title | Module code | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Entrepreneurship and Business Start-Ups | BS3003 | 20 credits |
| Development of Accounting | BS3503 | 10 credits |
| Exploratory Data Analysis | BS3519 | 10 credits |
| Analysis of Financial Reporting Information | BS3520 | 10 credits |
| International Financial Management | BS3576 | 10 credits |
| Public Sector Accounting | BS3612 | 10 credits |
| Corporate Governance and Accountability | BS3614 | 10 credits |
| Modelling in Management Science | BS3619 | 10 credits |
| Taxation Policy, Practice and Administration | BS3622 | 10 credits |
| Ethics and Morality of Business | BS3728 | 20 credits |
The University is committed to providing a wide range of module options where possible, but please be aware that whilst every effort is made to offer choice this may be limited in certain circumstances. This is due to the fact that some modules have limited numbers of places available, which are allocated on a first-come, first-served basis, while others have minimum student numbers required before they will run, to ensure that an appropriate quality of education can be delivered; some modules require students to have already taken particular subjects, and others are core or required on the programme you are taking. Modules may also be limited due to timetable clashes, and although the University works to minimise disruption to choice, we advise you to seek advice from the relevant School on the module choices available.
Learning and assessment
Our teaching is heavily informed by research and combines academic rigour with practical relevance. While our internationally recognised faculty consists of academics who are at the forefront of knowledge within their field. They bring the lessons learned from their most recent research into the classroom, giving you access to critical business thinking and contemporary real life examples and scenarios.
We will provide your teaching and learning resources, and will be responsive to your needs and views. For your part, you will need to put in the necessary amount of work both during and outside formal teaching sessions, and make good use of the facilities provided.
Most modules involve a mixture of lectures and small group teaching (called classes, seminars, workshops or tutorials).
Lectures provide an overview of the key concepts and frameworks for a topic, equipping you to carry out independent research for the seminars and to develop your own ideas. Seminars provide an opportunity for you to explore the ideas outlined in the lectures. Seminars may take various formats, including plenary group discussion, small-group work and student-led presentations.
Year 1
Scheduled learning and teaching activities
22%
Guided independent study
78%
Placements
0%
Year 2
Scheduled learning and teaching activities
24%
Guided independent study
76%
Placements
0%
Year 3
Scheduled learning and teaching activities
22%
Guided independent study
78%
Placements
0%
How will I be supported?
You will be allocated a personal tutor at the beginning of your studies. Normally, your personal tutor will teach on your own degree course and you will keep the same personal tutor throughout your course.
Your personal tutor will be able to give you advice on academic issues, including module choice and assessment. If you encounter any problems which affect your studies, your personal tutor should always be your first point of contact; she/he will be able to put you in touch with the wide range of expert student support services provided by the University and the Students' Union as appropriate. You are required to meet with your personal tutor three points during each academic year but you are also encouraged to get in touch with them at any other point if you need help or advice.
For day-to-day information, the staff of our Undergraduate Student Hub are available, in person, by telephone or by email, from 8am to 6pm each weekday during term time to answer your questions.
You will have access through the Learning Central website to relevant multimedia material, presentations, lecture handouts, bibliographies, further links, electronic exercises and discussion circles.
The University offers a range of services including the Careers Service, the Counselling Service, the Disability and Dyslexia Service, the Student Support Service, and excellent libraries and resource centres.
Feedback
We’ll provide you with regular feedback on your work. This comes in a variety of formats including oral feedback, personalised feedback on written work, and generic written feedback.
You will be given general feedback following each examination period and will be able to discuss your overall performance with your personal tutor.
Year 1
Written exams
97%
Practical exams
0%
Coursework
3%
Year 2
Written exams
93%
Practical exams
0%
Coursework
7%
Year 3
Written exams
93%
Practical exams
0%
Coursework
7%
What skills will I practise and develop?
As a result of engaging fully with this course, you will acquire and develop a range of valuable skills, both those which are discipline specific and more generic ‘employability skills’. These will allow you to:
- grasp complex issues with confidence
- ask the right questions of complex texts
- have an imaginative appreciation of different views and options and analyse these critically
- identify and apply relevant data
- develop practical research skills
- propose imaginative solutions of your own that are rooted in evidence
- communicate clearly, concisely and persuasively in writing and speech
- sourcing, interpreting and presenting relevant numerical information – to support the composition of projects reports and business cases
- work to deadlines and priorities, managing a range of tasks at the same time
- work as part of a team, developing a collaborative approach to problem-solving
- use IT programmes and standard software packages, where appropriate
- take responsibility for your own learning programme and professional development.
Careers and placements
Career prospects
Our track record speaks for itself. 97% of our students are in employment and/or further study within six months of graduating.
Our dedicated career professionals have got you covered on things like industry placements, internships, work experience and insights.
You’ll benefit from career consultations, interview and CV writing workshops, industry-specific events and specialist psychometric assessment and broad skills training.
Graduate careers
- Accountant
- Business Analyst
- Economist
- HR Manager
- Lecturer
- Marketing Executive
- Production Manager
- Stockbroker
Placements
We recognise the importance of gaining work experience during your studies. Our dedicated Placements Manager offers advice on available work placements, internships, work experience and opportunities to enhance your CV and broaden your horizons. Support with job applications and interview techniques is also available from the Business School’s in-house Careers Consultant.
If you decide that you would like to undertake a year-long placement, you can either apply to one of our ‘with Professional Placement Year’ programmes or transfer into one at any time up until the end of your second year of study. The placement is undertaken in the third year of a four-year degree programme.
International Study
To give students the opportunity to gain a global perspective, we offer four-year degree programmes “with a Year Abroad”. You may apply during your second year for a place on these programmes and if you are successful you will transfer in to the four year degree scheme. The Year Abroad will become an integral part of the degree.
We have exchange agreements with high ranking Business Schools and universities worldwide where you will study modules taught and assessed in English. A list of partner institutions, all of which offer modules taught in English, can be found on our undergraduate web pages.
Our Exchange team and the University Global Opportunity Centre work closely with students in preparation for and during their studies abroad.
