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UndergraduateBachelor of Arts (with Honours)UCAS: NL41
Accounting and Economics
Cardiff Metropolitan UniversityCardiff, Wales
3 yearsDuration
£16,000Per Year (Intl)
£9,790Home Fee
89%Satisfaction
Course Overview
Pursue your ambitions in business and management with the BA (Hons) Accounting and Economics at Cardiff Metropolitan University. Based in Cardiff, Wales, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 3-year full-time structure. You can count on our multi-accredited and practically focused Accounting and Economics degree. Our BA (Hons) Accounting and Economics degree at Cardiff Met focuses on real-world skills and critical thinking. The course is professionally accredited by the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA), Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA), the Chartered Institute of Public Finance and Accountancy (CIPFA) and the Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales (ICAEW). Whether you have your sights set on a career at one of the ‘big four’ leading accounting ... International tuition fees are £16,000 per year, home/UK fees are £9,790 per year, and a minimum IELTS score of 6.0 is required for admission.
What You'll Learn
Financial Accounting
Management Accounting
Microeconomics
Macroeconomics
Business Finance
Taxation and Compliance
Financial Reporting and Analysis
Research Methods and Professional Practice
UCAS Code:NL41
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
Entry Requirements
📋 Academic Entry Requirements
| UCAS Points | 112 |
🗣️ English Language Requirements
| Test | Overall | L | R | W | S |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IELTS Academic | 6 | 5.5 | 5.5 | 5.5 | 5.5 |
| PTE Academic | 59 | — | — | — | — |
L = Listening, R = Reading, W = Writing, S = Speaking
Tuition Fees & Funding
International Student Fee
£16,000
per year
Total Course Cost (3 years)£48,000
Home Student Fee
£9,790
regulated fee
Scholarships available for eligible students
Fees shown are for current entry. Fees may increase annually in line with inflation.
📊 OFFICIAL UK DATA
Graduate Outcomes
Based on official LEO data (HMRC tax records)
💰 Graduate Salaries — Cardiff Metropolitan University
| Time After Graduation | Lower Quartile Salary | Median Salary | Upper Quartile Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 years | £19,000 | £23,500 | £26,500 |
| 5 years | £24,500 | £30,000 | £40,000 |
UK subject average: £27,000 — sector benchmark across all UK universities
Graduate Salary vs UK Subject Average
This course
UK average
Salary 3 years after graduation▼ 13% below UK average salary
This course
£23,500
UK average
£27,000
Salary 5 years after graduation▲ 11% above UK average salary
This course
£30,000
UK average
£27,000
Salary trend: ↑ up £6,500 from year 3 to year 5
Indicative Data
Salary figures are based on national sector benchmarks for the CAH17-01-08 subject area and do not represent outcomes specific to this course or provider. These are indicative figures to aid comparison. For official graduate outcomes data, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.
💼 Employment Breakdown
70%Working
30%Work & Study
90%Professional Jobs
Official Data
Graduate employment outcomes are sourced directly from Discover Uni for this specific course and provider. For full details, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.
Student Satisfaction
Subject-level averageNational Student Survey (NSS) results — undergraduate final-year students only
84%
Overall
Teaching on my course
89%Learning opportunities
82%Assessment and feedback
73%Academic support
84%Organisation and management
94%Learning resources
86%Student voice
77%National Student Survey via Discover Uni.
Estimated Data
Source: Subject-level average for this provider
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About Cardiff Metropolitan University
Cardiff Metropolitan University offers Accounting and Economics as part of its comprehensive programme offerings.
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