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Finance with a Foundation Year

Swansea University

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  • Qualification

    Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)

  • Location

    Bay Campus

  • Study mode

    Full time

  • Start date

    05-JAN-26

  • Duration

    4 Years

Course summary

The BSc Finance with a Foundation Year degree at Swansea University will do just that. If you don’t achieve the necessary grades to enrol on to the BSc Finance course, the BSc Finance with a Foundation Year degree is for you. The Foundation Year is an excellent pathway to gaining the required knowledge and skills in finance before joining Year 1 students of the BSc Finance degree within the School of Management.If a career as a stockbroker, investment banker or finance analyst excites you or if you see yourself as an actuary, financial manager or data analyst then this four year degree is the best grounding for the financial career of your choice. 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.The Foundation Year is taught at The College, located next to the School of Management. Once you complete this year, you will move to the School of Management building for the remainder of your studies.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 first year (the Foundation Year) is taught at The College, located next to the School of Management, and your final three years are taught within the School of Management itself.As a graduate from Swansea, you will find yourself in a great position to secure rewarding employment at any desirable organisation.Whether your target is to work for the world’s biggest banks or broking firms, this degree makes you a strong candidate for employment. Your next step could lie in any of these roles: Wealth management or investment adviser, Accountant or actuaryBanking professional, Auditor, Finance analyst

Tuition fees

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£ 19,600per year

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Leaving Certificate - Hig

Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017) : H2H2H2H2H2H3

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University information

Swansea University

Swansea University

Swansea University

  • University League Table

    40th

  • Campus address

    Singleton Park Campus, Singleton Park, Swansea, Swansea, SA2 8PP, United Kingdom

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Swansea offers an outstanding study experience across two beachside campuses, with a community of 4,800+ undergraduates and postgraduates from 100+ countries.
Swansea's dedicated international recruitment, admissions and student support teams will help to guide you from application to arrival and beyond.
Ranked 40th in the UK (Complete University Guide 2026), Swansea University offers an exceptional education combined with an unforgettable student experience.

Subject rankings

  • Subject ranking

    Business & Management Studies

    35th out of 123 3

  • Entry standards

    / Max 217
    134 62%

    39th

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    74.0 74%

    41st

    8

  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 4
    3.16 79%

    35th

    17

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