Program Overview
The Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) at University of South Wales is a Master programme in Arts & Design over 48 months, delivered On-campus. This programme equips graduates with advanced knowledge and practical skills for professional and academic careers in the field.
Students gain a rigorous grounding in both the theoretical foundations and applied dimensions of arts & design. The programme combines coursework, research components, and practical projects that develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and specialist expertise relevant to industry and research needs.
Graduates of the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across United Kingdom and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.
Key Program Features
- Duration: 48 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- Tuition: GBP 283 (Tuition (Module)) — EU/EEA students
- Location: Pontypridd, United Kingdom
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) programme are prepared for diverse careers in arts & design:
- Creative Director
- Graphic / UX Designer
- Art Director
- Curator
- Visual Artist
- Media Producer
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- F1 Accountant in Business
- F2 Management Accounting
- F3 Financial Accounting
- F4 Corporate and Business Law
- F5 Performance Management
- F6 Taxation
- F7 Financial Reporting
- F8 Audit and Assurance
- F9 Financial Management
- P1 Governance, Risk and Ethics
- P2 Corporate Reporting
- P3 Business AnalysisOption Papers (2 from 4):
- P4 Advanced Financial Management
- P5 Advanced Performance Management
- P6 Advanced Taxation
- P7 Advanced Audit and AssuranceStudents who need to complete all elements can do so over a four year period. Students with exemptions will take less time than this, while others may opt for a longer period of study. Tuition hours are between 50 and 60 hours per paper, depending on level.
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
Two A Levels and three GCSEs or equivalent including English and Maths. Students who do not have the minimum academic qualifications may be eligible for the Foundations in Accountancy qualification. Holders of relevant degrees and accounting technician qualifications can apply to ACCA for exemptions.\xc2\xa0
Please note that students wishing to join the FULL-TIME course (which covers P-Level papers ONLY) must as a minimum either have passed ACCA papers F1-F9 or be exempt from them.\xc2\xa0
Where English is not a first language, applicants are required to provide evidence of proficiency in English Language at IELTS level 6.0 (minimum of 5.5 in each band).
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
GBP 283 (Tuition (Module)) — EU/EEA students
Tuition fees: GBP 283 (Tuition (Module)) — EU/EEA students
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact University of South Wales directly for scholarship, grant, and financial aid information for this programme. Many European universities offer merit-based and need-based funding for international and domestic students.
About University of South Wales
University of South Wales
Newport, United Kingdom
The University of South Wales is a public university in Wales, with campuses in Cardiff, Newport and Pontypridd. It was formed on 11 April 2013 from the merger of the University of Glamorgan and...
University Profile- Start Date 2018-01-01
- Language English
- Duration 48 months