Gower College Swansea
Business Management (Accounting) (Top up)
Wales, United Kingdom · UCAS N79A
Level
Bachelor
Duration
1 year
Campus
Sketty Hall Business School
Intl. Tuition
Fee not confirmed
Intake
September 2027
UCAS code
N79A
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Course Overview
Business Management (Accounting) (Top up) at Gower College Swansea in Wales, United Kingdom is a bachelor programme designed to give you both rigorous academic grounding and exposure to current practice in the field.
- Study with academics who are active researchers and industry practitioners, with regular contact through seminars, tutorials, and project work.
- Develop core knowledge in your first year before specialising through optional modules in later years tailored to your interests and career goals.
- Build practical, transferable skills — analysis, communication, teamwork, and project delivery — that employers across sectors actively look for.
- Access dedicated employability support including internships, placements, alumni mentoring, and a careers service that connects students to graduate roles.
- Join a global student community with extracurricular societies, sports, volunteering, and study-abroad opportunities to round out your university experience.
Career snapshot (indicative)
Accounting graduates typically pursue ACA, ACCA or CIMA qualifications while working at the Big Four (Deloitte, PwC, EY, KPMG), mid-tier firms or in-house finance teams across every major industry.
Student life (indicative)
Swansea combines solid student nightlife with easy coastal and countryside access. The city has a good range of independent cafés, pubs and cultural venues, with beaches or scenic coastline within easy reach.
The University at a Glance
Student Population
30
Staff Ratio
19.0:1
Career Prospects
Avg Starting Salary
£26,070
First-year earnings
Costs & Living
Intl. Tuition
Fee not confirmed
Check the university's official fee page
City & Location
Small city (50k-199k inhabitants)
Course Curriculum
Year 1
- Foundations of Business Management (Accounting) (Top up)
- Academic and Research Skills
- Quantitative Methods
- Introduction to Theory and Practice
- Optional language or breadth module.
Entry Requirements
Subjects
- Business and management
- Business studies
- Accounting
- Marketing
Assessment Methods
Assessment is varied across the programme and may include: Written examinations across foundational modules; Coursework essays and analytical reports; Group and individual projects with presentations; Practical lab, studio, or fieldwork assessments where relevant; A final-year dissertation or capstone project that lets you specialise in a topic of your choice.
Campus & City Life
Student Population
30
Total students
Staff Ratio
19:1
Students per staff
Campus at a Glance
City Size
Small city (50k-199k inhabitants)
Climate (indicative)
Mild coastal
Safety Index (indicative)
8.0/10
Transport
Moderate (coach or indirect connections)
Social Scene
Friendly community | Coastal lifestyle
Student Life & City (indicative)
Swansea combines solid student nightlife with easy coastal and countryside access. The city has a good range of independent cafés, pubs and cultural venues, with beaches or scenic coastline within easy reach.
- Swansea combines solid student nightlife with easy coastal and countryside access.
- The city has a good range of independent cafés, pubs and cultural venues, with beaches or scenic coastline within easy reach.
What Students Love
- Beach lifestyle
- Outdoor & nature activities
- Active pub & club scene
- Thriving student social scene
University Stats
Career & Outcomes
Avg Starting Salary
£26,070
Average first-year salary
Placement Year
✗ Not offered
Industry work experience
Career Outcomes Overview (indicative)
Accounting graduates typically pursue ACA, ACCA or CIMA qualifications while working at the Big Four (Deloitte, PwC, EY, KPMG), mid-tier firms or in-house finance teams across every major industry.
- Accounting graduates typically pursue ACA, ACCA or CIMA qualifications while working at the Big Four (Deloitte, PwC, EY, KPMG), mid-tier firms or in-house finance teams across every major industry.
Top Industries for Graduates
- Business
- Healthcare
- Education
Study Abroad Opportunities
Y
- Y
Costs & Living Expenses
Intl. Tuition
Fee not confirmed
Check the university's official fee page
Overall Cost of Living (indicative)
MEDIUM
This location has moderate living costs. Standard student budget recommended.
Monthly Student Budget (indicative)
Cost Overview (indicative)
One of the UK's more affordable student cities — a $1,280/month budget (housing $730, food $285, transport $80) covers everything comfortably. A comfortable student lifestyle at costs well below London and the South East.
- One of the UK's more affordable student cities — a $1,280/month budget (housing $730, food $285, transport $80) covers everything comfortably.
- A comfortable student lifestyle at costs well below London and the South East.