About Finance, Bsc (hons) in Swansea University

Are you looking for a finance degree to give you a competitive edge? The BSc Finance degree at Swansea University will do just that.

This degree is perfect if you have a dedicated interested in financial fields such as investment banking or financial trading.

By blending theory, empirical evidence and practical application, you will build essential transferable skills, enabling the analysis and critical evaluation of real-world financial issues and concepts.

As a finance specialist you will play a fundamental role in the running of a business – big or small. Managing budgets and taxes, financial reporting, completing audits - all are critical in ensuring that a business or organisation runs as effectively and successfully as possible.

Our course is accredited by the Chartered Financial Analyst Institute (CFA) with University Affiliation Program status, which signals to students and employers that our curriculum is closely tied to the practice of investment management and is helpful to students preparing for the CFA® Program exams.

WHY FINANCE AT SWANSEA?

• Ranked 8th in the UK and 1st in Wales for Graduate Prospects (Complete University Guide 2021)
• Ranked 18th in the UK for Student Satisfaction (Complete University Guide 2021)
• Ranked 20th in the UK for Teaching Satisfaction (Guardian University Guide 2021)
• Accredited by global accrediting bodies - ACCA, CFA and CIMA
• Tailor your course to suit your interests and career goals – choose from a huge selection of optional modules
• Get real-world know-how from our world-leading lecturers with unrivalled experience in both industry and academia.
• A diverse student body from over 60 different countries
• Based in the £22 million School of Management building on the new Bay campus

YOUR FINANCE EXPERIENCE

Finance at Swansea is a flexible degree with the chance to study abroad for a year, or work in industry for a year. This can give you a real competitive advantage and will broaden your horizons when it comes to seeking employment.

Your Finance experience will benefit from a wide selection of optional modules in later years of study, allowing you to shape the degree towards your career goals.

Teaching at Swansea is partly informed by research, and our staff have hands-on experience of theory and practice, meaning you can benefit from their academic expertise and real-world know-how.

During your time with us, you will also have full access to our cutting edge video and digital content creation suite and state-of-the-art facilities at the School of Management, including the Fujitsu Innovation Hub and presentation rooms.

As well as setting you up for a career as a financial specialist within a business, we also have support services available to help you start your own business. This is particularly useful for those students wanting to become independent financial analysts, managers or auditors.

Non-native English speakers must achieve 6.0 overall with no component less than 5.5 in IELTS or equivalent tests.

Candidates are expected to have achieved 70% Year XII  including Standard XII in English - 70% or above (or equivalent). 

Swansea University Highlights

Swansea University Average Tuition Fees And Other Expenses

An estimated budget for aspirants consisting of expenses like accommodation, travel and stay required to study in the UK is as compiled below. Note that an annual budget for undergraduates and graduates of the university is approximately 7500 GBP and 9500 GBP, respectively.

Swansea University Tuition Fee

The tuition fees vary from course to course for both graduate and undergraduate degrees. Fee for some of the course is: 

• Social Work & Graduate Entry in Medicine (GEM): 9,000 GBP.
• Nursing, Midwifery, Paramedic Science and Healthcare courses: 9,000 GBP.
• Graduate Diploma in Law (GDL): 7950 GBP.

Swansea University Cost of living

Other expenses apart from the tuition fee are as mentioned below.

Private Residence Costs

Swansea University Course Costs