BSc Business Accounting with Industrial/Professional Experience at University of Manchester

Explore accounting theory and practice while completing paid placements with PwC. Study accounting at a UK Top 6 and 21st in the world for Accounting and Finance (QS World University Rankings 2026). Combine career and classroom by studying a degree that blends traditional university learning with integrated, paid professional placements at PwC.

Faculty: Faculty of Humanities  |  Department: Alliance Manchester Business School  |  Duration: 4 years  |  Study mode: full-time (includes placement year)  |  Intake: September 2027  |  Location: Manchester, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

This is a full year at university, so you can enjoy student life, gain a solid understanding of the principles of accounting, and start to develop professional skills. During this year, you will liaise with PwC to submit your placement location preferences for year two onwards. 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, Principles of Taxation.

Career pathways

This course is designed to equip you with a range of business skills that may help you gain a degree, progress towards a professional qualification, and get paid work experience in the business world - all of which will help you towards receiving a full-time graduate offer with PwC.

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