BSc (Hons) Finance and Accounting at University of Greater Manchester

Programme overview

Knowledge of accounting and finance offers a strong foundation for many careers. The University of Greater Manchester's BSc (Hons) Finance and Accounting degree taught by UGM Manchester in Manchester city centre offers you the tools for success in many private and public sector industries.

Duration: 3 years full-time | Study mode: full-time, foundation year route available | Intake: To be confirmed | Location: Bolton, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Modules (a mix of compulsory and optional) include Academic and Professional Skills, Business Planning, Introduction to Financial Accounting, Business environment, Financial Reporting for Business, Taxation for Business, Legal Aspects of Business, Managing Business Performance, Financial Management in Organisations, Business Strategy, Financial Auditing, Undergraduate Major Project.

Career pathways

As a graduate of this degree, you'll be attractive to employers from the public, private and voluntary sectors for a wide range of accounting, finance and business roles. Some typical employment opportunities include trainee company accountant, auditor or tax consultant.

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Application information

Entry requirements

48 UCAS points. Any subjects are acceptable at Level 3. You should also have five GCSEs at grade 4/C or above (or equivalent), including English Language. We'll be happy to consider your application if you have non-traditional entry qualifications and relevant experience or a suitable portfolio of work that we consider a reasonable substitute for the qualifications we typically accept for this course. You may be required to attend an interview and/or provide a portfolio of work. If English isn’t your first language, you’ll also need IELTS 6.0 with no less than 5.5 in any band (or equivalent). This course is open to Home students only. Applications from International and EU students cannot usually be accepted because the study location for this course is not licenced by UKVI to sponsor students. Therefore, if you require sponsorship under the Student Visa Route to study in the UK, then, unfortunately, we'll be unable to consider your application for this course.

Domestic applicants: GBP 9,790 a year (2026/27). Home/EU tuition fee, first year of study; total course fee £29,370 Source

Intake: To be confirmed

Duration: 3 years full-time

Apply through the official page: https://greatermanchester.ac.uk/course/bsc-hons-finance-and-accounting-full-time-3-years-ugm-manchester#howtoapply

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