COURSE CURRICULUM

The BSc Accounting and Finance degree at Aberystwyth University offers a structured and professionally focused three-year program that builds core competencies in financial and management accounting, finance, and related disciplines. In Year 1, students are introduced to fundamental principles through modules such as Data Analytics (AB15220), which develops quantitative and statistical skills for informed decision-making, and Fundamentals of Accounting and Finance (AB11120), which covers the basics of financial statements and cost analysis. Other core modules include Fundamentals of Management and Business (AB15120), Understanding the Economy (AB13120), and Accounting and Finance for Specialists (AB11220), all designed to establish a solid grounding in accounting and business operations.In Year 2, the program deepens technical knowledge and introduces regulatory frameworks. Core modules include Business Law (LC21220), which outlines the legal environment of business; Corporate Finance and Financial Markets (AB21420), focusing on capital structure and investment decisions; and Corporate Governance, Risk and Ethics (AB21320), which highlights ethical responsibilities and risk management. Students also study Intermediate Financial Accounting (AB21120) and Intermediate Management Accounting (AB21220), advancing their skills in financial reporting and decision-making techniques.Year 3 focuses on advanced topics and practical application. Core modules include Accounting and Finance: Analysis and Application (AB31420), which integrates knowledge across the degree, Advanced Financial Accounting (AB31120), Advanced Management Accounting (AB31220), and Investments and Financial Instruments (AB31320), where students explore investment strategies and financial products. Students can also choose between optional modules in Taxation (AB31520) and The Role and Practice of Auditing (AB31620), allowing them to tailor their studies toward specific career paths. Overall, the degree offers a comprehensive education in accounting and finance, aligned with professional standards and preparing students for careers in accountancy, finance, auditing, or further study toward professional qualifications.