BSc (Hons) Accounting and Finance at Manchester Metropolitan University

You’ll explore every aspect of the subject and learn to support businesses across different sectors. You’ll focus on the fundamentals of accounting and finance, and as you master the basics, we’ll start to explore other areas like governance, ethics and law. Throughout your time with us, to help you develop the skills you need to stand out, we’ll assess you in different ways.

Faculty: Faculty of Business and Law  |  Department: Department of Finance and Economics  |  Duration: 3 years full-time; 4 years with placement year and/or overseas study; 4 years with foundation  |  Study mode: full-time, placement year available  |  Intake: September 2027  |  Location: Manchester, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Our accounting and finance course offers a forward-thinking education designed to prepare you for a successful career in one of the world's most vital industries. In your first year, you'll build a strong foundation in business law, accounting principles and governance and financial analytics. Year 1 core: Foundations of Career Readiness, Business Law, Accounting Principles & Governance, Management Accounting for Business, Financial Analytics & Economics. Year 2 core: Financial Reporting and Assurance, Enhancing Career Readiness, Personal Tax, Management Accounting for Decision-Making, Quantitative Analysis & Business Reporting. Year 3 core: Career Readiness to Career Success; options: Advanced Financial Reporting and Audit, Financial Management, Business Tax, Financial Planning, Research and Consultancy project, Contemporary Issues in Accounting, International Mergers and Acquisitions, Management Accounting for Strategy.

Career pathways

We’ll encourage you to think about opportunities beyond the main firms and consider different places of employment. Some of our graduates have gone on to secure roles such as audit trainees, assurance associates and trainee accountants at organisations including: PWC.

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