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UndergraduateBachelor of Arts (with Honours)UCAS: NL4F
Accounting & Economics (with Foundation Year)
Cardiff Metropolitan UniversityCardiff, Wales
4 yearsDuration
N/ATuition Fee
N/ATuition Fee
89%Satisfaction
Course Overview
Pursue your ambitions in business and management with the BA (Hons) Accounting & Economics (with Foundation Year) at Cardiff Metropolitan University. Based in Cardiff, Wales, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 4-year full-time structure. This is a four-year programme that includes a year of foundational study and leads directly into the degree course. Our foundation year offers the chance to strengthen your skills, knowledge and confidence, before you advance to stage one of your honours degree. Our BA (Hons) Accounting and Economics degree at Cardiff Met focuses on real-world skills and critical thinking. A minimum ielts score of 6.0 is required for admission.
What You'll Learn
Foundation Mathematics
Foundation English and Communication
Introduction to Financial Accounting
Introduction to Economics
Management Accounting Fundamentals
Business Law and Regulation
Financial Management and Analysis
Research Methods and Professional Practice
UCAS Code:NL4F
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
Entry Requirements
📋 Academic Entry Requirements
| International Baccalaureate | 24 points |
| UCAS Points | 32 |
🗣️ 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
Fee information is not yet available. Please check the university website for details.
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
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