COURSE CURRICULUM

The Accounting and Finance with Economics degree at Aberystwyth University provides a rigorous and integrated program across three years, combining essential skills in financial management with a strong foundation in economic theory and application. In Year 1, students take core modules including Accounting and Finance for Specialists (AB11220), Data Analytics (AB15220), and Fundamentals of Accounting and Finance (AB11120), which build core financial and analytical skills. Economic modules such as Economic Theory and Policy (AB13220) and Understanding the Economy (AB13120) introduce students to both microeconomic and macroeconomic principles, establishing a solid base in economic reasoning and policy analysis.In Year 2, students progress to more specialised content. Core modules include Macroeconomics: Theory and Policy Applications (AB23220) and Microeconomics Theory and Policy Applications (AB23120), which deepen understanding of economic systems and decision-making processes. Corporate Finance and Financial Markets (AB21420) introduces students to investment decisions and capital markets, while Intermediate Financial Accounting (AB21120) and Intermediate Management Accounting (AB21220) advance financial reporting and internal decision-making skills. Optional modules such as Econometrics (AB23420) and Managerial Economics (AB23320) allow students to develop quantitative research skills and apply economic theory in managerial contexts.Year 3 focuses on advanced topics and critical analysis. Core modules include Advanced Financial Accounting (AB31120), Advanced Management Accounting (AB31220), and Investments and Financial Instruments (AB31320), equipping students with the knowledge needed to evaluate complex financial information and investment strategies. Contemporary Issues in Economics and Policy (AB33120) and Growth, Development and Sustainability (AB33420) explore pressing economic challenges, global development, and long-term economic sustainability. Students can also choose from optional modules such as Environmental Economics (AB33220) and History of Economic Thought (AB33320), offering the opportunity to explore niche areas of interest. The program equips graduates with comprehensive skills for careers in finance, economics, and policy analysis.