BAEcon Finance at University of Manchester

Programme overview

Gain a varied and flexible learning experience in Finance. Study at a UK Top 10 university for Accounting and Finance (Guardian University Guide 2027). Focus on finance, investment and risk and combine economic theory with applied financial analysis, preparing you for careers in the global financial industry.

What you will study

Year 1 provides a strong foundation in core economics, financial accounting and quantitative methods. You will study 120 credits in total. Year 1 compulsory units include Financial Reporting, Introductory Management Accounting, Financial Decision Making, Microeconomics 2, Macroeconomics 2, Microeconomics 1.

Career pathways

The University of Manchester has an excellent reputation for employability. We are currently the UK's most targeted university by the top 100 employers in the UK, including major banks, accounting firms and financial institutions, and have ranked in the top two for over 10 years (High Fliers Graduate Market Report, 2015- 2026).

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Application information

Entry requirements

A-level: AAA, including at least one of the following A-Level subjects (preference will be given to applicants studying two of these subjects):. International Baccalaureate: 36 points overall. 6,6,6 in Higher Level subjects. GCSE: Applicants must demonstrate a broad general education including acceptable levels of Literacy and Numeracy, equivalent to at least Grade C or 4 in GCSE/iGCSE English Language and Grade B or 6 in GCSE/iGCSE Mathematics. English language: IELTS 6.5 overall with no lower than 6 in any component. Interview: We do not interview.

Domestic applicants: GBP 10,050 a year (2027/28). Home (UK) students Source

International applicants: GBP 34,800 a year (2027/28). International students Source

Intake: September 2027

Duration: 3 or 4 years

Apply through the official page: https://www.ucas.com/

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