Accounting and finance

Our accredited programmes will help you develop the professional knowledge and skills to make your mark in the global accounting and finance arena.

Why study with us

Accounting and finance are core business disciplines which lie at the heart of every successful organisation operating in today’s global market. This means your professional skills will be in high demand by employers and yield opportunities for career-progression and competitive salaries from the outset.

After graduation

97% of graduates were in employment and/or further study, due to start a new job or course, or doing other activities such as travelling, 15 months after the end of their course. (Graduate Outcomes survey 2020/21).

Paid placements

We're part of ICAEW Undergraduate Partnership Programme giving you the opportunity to undertake a one-year paid placement as part of your studies.

We're experts

Our staff are leading international experts in their fields of research, and many are qualified accounting professionals with years of consultancy experience.

Courses

Entry year

Accounting (BSc)

Full time, 3 years

Our accredited programme is future-focused, equipping you with specialist tools and techniques to make a difference in your accounting career.

Accounting and Finance (BSc)

Full time, 3 years

Our accredited programme balances theory and practice so you can develop the knowledge and skills to make a difference in your accounting and finance career.

Accounting and Finance with a Professional Placement Year (BSc)

Full-time - Sandwich (Thick), 4 years

Our accredited programme balances theory and practice so you can develop the knowledge and skills to make a difference in your accounting and finance career.

Accounting with a Professional Placement Year (BSc)

Full-time - Sandwich (Thick), 4 years

Our accredited programme is future-focused, equipping you with specialist tools and techniques to make a difference in your accounting career.

Our videos

Studying accounting and finance at Cardiff University

Dr Eleanor Dart talks about the importance of the accounting and finance profession and why you should choose to study with us.

Our accounting and finance degrees

Ruth, Ayuni and Richard tell us about the opportunities and experiences on offer at Cardiff Business School.

Student experience

Find out what our students have to say about their time at Cardiff Business School.

Placement opportunities at Cardiff Business School

Our dedicated Careers and Employability Service is here to help you develop the practical skills and professional confidence to succeed in the graduate job market.

Work placements: meet Ella

Our work placement opportunities give you the opportunity to kick-start your professional training and stand out from the crowd after graduation.

Study abroad

We’ve built partnerships with universities in Europe and beyond giving you the chance to study abroad for part of your degree.

During the summer of my second year, I did a work placement with the Welsh Rugby Union in Cardiff. Working in a variety of different areas in its Finance Department allowed me to apply my studies in real life situations. The experience has given me confidence and helped me focus on the areas I can continue to build on in the future.

Emma Chard Accounting (BSc)

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Professional placement year

All our undergraduate degrees are available with the option of a professional placement year. This paid year in employment gives you the opportunity to kick-start your professional training and stand out from the crowd after graduation.

Accredited degree programmes

Study a degree programme accredited by the Chartered Institute of Management Accountants, the Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales, and the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants.

Bloomberg ELP

We recently became a Bloomberg Experiential Learning Partner. This means we’re one of an exclusive group of educational institutions worldwide recognised as leaders in learning through experiences.

A world-leading, research intensive business and management school

Our investment in study, support and social facilities offers you the very best environment in which to achieve success. We have outstanding facilities across three buildings, including Wales’ largest Trading Room.

Plus, we’ve transformed the ground floor of our Aberconway Building into a student high street with a dedicated Undergraduate Hub, Student Support Office and Opportunities Zone.

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Student support

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Guaranteed accommodation

If you arrive in September, you're guaranteed a single occupancy room, and you'll be allocated with other first-year students.

Student life

Learn more about our sport and recreation, free language programmes, living costs, learning support and the Students' Union.

Living costs

See how far your money goes by using our living costs calculator.

Next steps

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Contact us

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How to apply

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