BSc Accounting and Finance (Foundation Year)
Manchester Metropolitan University
About this course
BSc (Hons) in Accounting and Finance, offered as a foundation-year programme. Core topics include Data Analysis and Communication & Writing. The foundation year provides entry to the full BSc (Hons) Accounting and Finance degree, and the complete programme takes four years — or five if a work placement or year abroad is included.
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Entry requirements
IB: IB Diploma with minimum 24 points overall or 72-80 UCAS Tariff points from Higher Level. If you plan to meet the Level 2 course requirements through your IB Diploma you will need to achieve Higher Level 4 or Standard Level 5 in English and Higher Level 4 or Standard Level 4 in Mathematics
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What students say
Based on about 197 final-year students who answered, across similar courses at this university
- Teaching on my course: 91%
- Learning opportunities: 88%
- Assessment and feedback: 86%
- Academic support: 93%
- Organisation and management: 92%
- Learning resources: 87%
- Student voice: 84%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 245 students who started, across similar courses at this university
- Continued on course: 88%
- Left higher education: 12%
What graduates do next
Based on about 44 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university
- Working: 67%
- Working and studying: 12%
- Further study: 2%
- Unemployed: 9%
Most common jobs
- Finance Professionals: 29%
- Administrative occupations: 22%
- Business and public service associate professionals: 12%
- Sales occupations: 9%
- Managers, directors and senior officials: 7%
- Find their work meaningful: 80%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 70%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 65%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 210 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North East: 1%
- North West: 74%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 8%
- East Midlands: 2%
- West Midlands: 5%
- East of England: 2%
- London: 6%
- South East: 2%
- South West: 1%
Who gets in
Based on about 270 students who started, across similar courses at this university
- A levels: 95%
- Access course: 3%
- Other HE qualification: 2%
Accreditation & quality ratings
- Accredited by the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) for the purpose of exemptions from some professional examinations.
- Accredited by the EFMD Quality Improvement System.
- 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 Association of MBAs (AMBA).
- Accredited by the Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales (ICAEW) for the purpose of exemption from some professional examinations.
TEF 2023 (whole university): Gold overall, Gold for student experience, Silver for student outcomes.
Modules
- Study Skills
- Fundamentals of Marketing
- Finance for Business
- Business Economics
- Introduction to Management
- Understanding and Managing People
- Customer Service Management
- AI, Digital and Data Analysis
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BSc Accounting and Finance (Foundation Year) at Manchester Metropolitan University earn?
The median salary is £27,000 after 15 months, £23,000 after 3 years, £28,500 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £23,000 and £36,500. The £28,500 median after five years is £7,500 less than the UK median for Finance.
What do graduates of BSc Accounting and Finance (Foundation Year) at Manchester Metropolitan University do next?
82% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2023-24).
Are students happy with the teaching on BSc Accounting and Finance (Foundation Year) at Manchester Metropolitan University?
91% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2025-26.
What grades do I need for BSc Accounting and Finance (Foundation Year) at Manchester Metropolitan University?
The typical offer is 24 points in the IB. The average entrant had 107 UCAS points.
Is BSc Accounting and Finance (Foundation Year) at Manchester Metropolitan University accredited?
Yes. Accredited by the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) for the purpose of exemptions from some professional examinations. Accredited by the EFMD Quality Improvement System. 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 Association of MBAs (AMBA). Accredited by the Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales (ICAEW) for the purpose of exemption from some professional examinations.
How many students continue on BSc Accounting and Finance (Foundation Year) at Manchester Metropolitan University?
88% of students continued into their second year, and 12% left higher education.