BAEcon Accounting and Finance at University of Manchester

Study the relationship between accounting, finance and the social sciences. Accounting- led Finance degree: A specialist pathway combining economics with accounting and finance, designed for students aiming for careers in professional accounting, audit, financial reporting and corporate finance. Strong professional orientation: Develop in-depth knowledge of financial reporting, management accounting, auditing and accountability alongside finance and economic analysis.

Faculty: Faculty of Humanities  |  Department: School of Social Sciences  |  Duration: 3 or 4 years  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Intake: September 2027  |  Location: Manchester, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Year 1 provides you with a strong foundation in core economics, financial and management accounting, and quantitative methods. You will study 120 credits, including: introductory microeconomics and macroeconomics; financial reporting, management accounting and financial decision- making; mathematics and statistics for economists, at introductory or advanced level depending on prior qualifications; a core social sciences unit exploring power and value. Year 1 compulsory units include Financial Reporting, Introductory Management Accounting, Financial Decision Making, Microeconomics 2, Macroeconomics 2, Microeconomics 1.

Career pathways

We are currently the UK's most targeted university by the top 100 UK employers, including the Big Four accounting firms and major professional services organisations, and have ranked in the top two for over 10 years (High Fliers Graduate Market Report, 2015- 2026). Graduates from the Accounting and Finance pathway are well prepared for professional accounting and financial management careers.

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