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Hi, I hope whoever is reading this is well and would help me as much as they can.

I wanted to ask the following questions, please answer as many questions as you can:

1. To study finance degree, what are the entry requirements? which A level/btec are compulsory to study to do this degree?
2. By taking maths A level, is it possible to study finance degree?
3. what do you study in finance degree? - whoever have studied this degree, can you please let me know if you enjoyed it and what is it like?
4. what is it like to study finance degree? - is it similar to maths?
5. will a person who have never studied finance, would like to do this degree?
6. if you study this degree, which careers can you go to?
7. if you study this degree, can you easily find jobs?
8. by studying this degree, what is the salary like to be for the job options this degree provides.

I hope anyone will answer my questions, if you only know few questions please still answer it, it would be really helpful.
9. if you know more information about this degree please let me know.
thanks
Hi Harman,

The University of South Wales provides an Accounting and Finance degree. You can find our entry requirements on the course page. A Level Maths would be ideal for this course and you don't need any experience of studying finance to thrive on this course.

A career in Accounting and Finance offers endless possibilities the chance to work at the heart of any organisation, daily challenge and variety, world-renowned business training and chartered qualifications, competitive salaries, job security and travel opportunities.

Our course is accredited by Accredited By:

ACCA

CIMA


The skills you'll develop on the course include:

Digital accounting

Financial reporting

Financial management

Forensic accounting

Leadership and strategic thinking


Careers paths following the course:

Corporate Finance

Financial Analyst

Consultancy

Senior Management

Self-employment

Chartered Accountant


Skills taught:

Digital accounting

Financial reporting

Financial management

Forensic accounting

Leadership and strategic thinking


On this course, you would study the following modules:

Year 1

Financial Accounting

Management Accounting

Business Environment for Accounting and Finance

Business and Corporate Law

Data Analysis and Computerised Accounting

Personal Financial Planning


Year 2

Financial Reporting

Management Accounting for Planning and Control

Financial Management

Digital Accounting

Audit and Assurance

Professional Development in Accounting and Finance 1


Year 3

Advanced Financial Reporting

Information for Decision-Making and Financial Management

Strategic Business Partner

Taxation

Professional Development in Accounting and Finance 2 (optional module)

Financial Trading and Investing (optional module)

Cases in Audit (optional module)

Forensic Accounting (optional module)


I hope this information helps.

-Leanne☺️
Original post by USW Social Team
Hi Harman,
The University of South Wales provides an Accounting and Finance degree. You can find our entry requirements on the course page. A Level Maths would be ideal for this course and you don't need any experience of studying finance to thrive on this course.
A career in Accounting and Finance offers endless possibilities the chance to work at the heart of any organisation, daily challenge and variety, world-renowned business training and chartered qualifications, competitive salaries, job security and travel opportunities.
Our course is accredited by Accredited By:

ACCA

CIMA


The skills you'll develop on the course include:

Digital accounting

Financial reporting

Financial management

Forensic accounting

Leadership and strategic thinking


Careers paths following the course:

Corporate Finance

Financial Analyst

Consultancy

Senior Management

Self-employment

Chartered Accountant


Skills taught:

Digital accounting

Financial reporting

Financial management

Forensic accounting

Leadership and strategic thinking


On this course, you would study the following modules:
Year 1

Financial Accounting

Management Accounting

Business Environment for Accounting and Finance

Business and Corporate Law

Data Analysis and Computerised Accounting

Personal Financial Planning


Year 2

Financial Reporting

Management Accounting for Planning and Control

Financial Management

Digital Accounting

Audit and Assurance

Professional Development in Accounting and Finance 1


Year 3

Advanced Financial Reporting

Information for Decision-Making and Financial Management

Strategic Business Partner

Taxation

Professional Development in Accounting and Finance 2 (optional module)

Financial Trading and Investing (optional module)

Cases in Audit (optional module)

Forensic Accounting (optional module)


I hope this information helps.
-Leanne☺️

thanks for help.

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