BSc Accounting at University of Manchester

Programme overview

Learn how to analyse financial data and make impactful business decisions. Study accounting at a UK Top 6 and 21st in the world for Accounting and Finance (QS World University Rankings 2026). Join a unique course offered by only three UK universities, designed alongside the Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales (ICAEW) Undergraduate Partnership Programme (UPP).

What you will study

Your first year is designed to introduce you to the foundations of accounting and finance. You will also study course units in mathematics, statistics, economics and law. Year 1 compulsory units include Financial Reporting, Introductory Management Accounting, Financial Decision Making M, Quantitative Methods for Accounting and Finance, Auditing & Professional Accounting Practice I, Law for Accountants.

Career pathways

The aim of the course is to empower you to achieve long-term career success and become the leading professionals of tomorrow. We aim for you to be 'employability ready' by the start of the second year so that you can apply to and choose from a range of summer internships and placements.

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Application information

Entry requirements

A-level: AAA. 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 6 or B in GCSE/IGCSE English Language and Grade 7 or A Mathematics. English language: IELTS 6.5 with no less than 6 in any individual component. Interview: We do not as a rule interview applicants.

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 years

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

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