BSc Accounting
About this course
BSc in Accounting and Finance, focusing on corporate numbers, markets, and monetary systems. Core topics include Financial Analysis and Accounting. The course is designed alongside the Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales Undergraduate Partnership Programme, providing exemptions from professional exams with ICAEW, CIMA, and ACCA.
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What students say
Based on about 20 final-year students who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 85%
- Learning opportunities: 81%
- Assessment and feedback: 78%
- Academic support: 93%
- Organisation and management: 88%
- Learning resources: 88%
- Student voice: 82%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 35 students who started
- Continued on course: 100%
What graduates do next
Based on about 6 graduates who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 75%
- Working and studying: 10%
- Unemployed: 10%
Most common jobs
- Finance Professionals: 50%
- Administrative occupations: 20%
- Elementary occupations: 10%
- Business and public service associate professionals: 10%
- Find their work meaningful: 90%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 55%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 75%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 45 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North West: 65%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 10%
- West Midlands: 5%
- London: 10%
- South East: 5%
Who gets in
Based on about 55 students who started
- A levels: 93%
- Access course: 2%
- Foundation course: 5%
Accreditation & quality ratings
- Accredited by the Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA) for the purpose of exemption from some professional examinations through the Accredited degree accelerated route.
- Accredited by the Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales (ICAEW) for the purpose of exemption from some professional examinations.
- Accredited by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB).
- Accredited by the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) for the purpose of exemptions from some professional examinations.
TEF 2023 (whole university): Silver overall, Silver for student experience, Gold for student outcomes.
Modules
- Financial Reporting
- Introductory Management Accounting
- Financial Decision Making M
- Quantitative Methods for Accounting and Finance
- Auditing & Professional Accounting Practice I
- Law for Accountants
- Principles of Taxation
- Microeconomics 1
- Macroeconomics 1
- Financial Statement Analysis
- Financial Reporting and Accountability
- Intermediate Management Accounting
- Foundations of Finance B
- Business Strategy
- Professional Accounting Practice
- Investment Analysis
- Financial Markets and Institutions
- Mergers & Acquisitions: Financial Perspectives
- Employment Relations and Human Resource Management
- Development Economics: Understanding The Causes of Underdevelopment
- Contemporary Issues in Financial Reporting and Regulation
- Accountability and Auditing
- Corporate Financial Communication and Valuation
- International Finance
- Share Prices and Accounting Information
- Financial Derivatives
- Digital Transformation in Accounting
- Corporate Governance in Context
- Financial Engineering
- Corporate Contracting and Managerial Behaviour
- Advanced Management Accounting
- Business Decision Analytics
- Human Resource Strategy and Practice
- International and Comparative Human Resource Management
- International Competitiveness and Innovation
- Applied Practical Investing
- People Management and Change
- FinTech Revolution: The Digital Transformation of Financial Services
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BSc Accounting at University of Manchester earn?
The median salary is £30,000 after 3 years, £42,500 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £31,500 and £49,500. The £42,500 median after five years is £9,000 more than the UK median for Accounting.
What do graduates of BSc Accounting at University of Manchester do next?
85% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2023-24).
Are students happy with the teaching on BSc Accounting at University of Manchester?
85% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2025-26.
What grades do I need for BSc Accounting at University of Manchester?
The typical offer is AAA at A level. The average entrant had 94 UCAS points.
Is BSc Accounting at University of Manchester accredited?
Yes. Accredited by the Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA) for the purpose of exemption from some professional examinations through the Accredited degree accelerated route. Accredited by the Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales (ICAEW) for the purpose of exemption from some professional examinations. Accredited by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB). Accredited by the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) for the purpose of exemptions from some professional examinations.
Does BSc Accounting at University of Manchester include a placement year or year abroad?
The course has an optional placement year.
How many students continue on BSc Accounting at University of Manchester?
100% of students continued into their second year, and 0% left higher education.