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Alliance Manchester Business School - The University of Manchester (UG Programmes) BSc (Hons) Accounting
Alliance Manchester Business School - The University of Manchester (UG Programmes)

BSc (Hons) Accounting

Manchester, United Kingdom

3 up to 4 Years

English

Full time

Request application deadline *

Sep 2025

GBP 31,500 / per year **

On-Campus

* whilst it still may be possible to submit your application after the 29 January deadline, we are unable to guarantee that your application will be assessed

** Tuition fees for home students will be ยฃ9,535 per year (subject to the governmentโ€™s proposed increase in the tuition fee cap receiving Parliamentary approval). Tuition fees for international students will be ยฃ31,500 per annum.

Key Summary

    About: The BSc (Hons) Accounting program provides a comprehensive understanding of accounting principles, practices, and their application in a business context. It covers various topics including financial reporting, management accounting, taxation, and audit. The program typically spans three years and prepares students for professional accountancy qualifications while developing analytical and critical thinking skills.
    Career Outcomes: Graduates can pursue careers in accounting, finance, and audit, and may work as accountants, financial analysts, tax advisors, or auditors in various sectors, including public practice, industry, and government.

Introduction

Our Accounting degree courses have a first-class reputation with teaching informed by cutting-edge research.

Prepare for a career as a chartered accountant โ€“ integrate the study of the theory and practice of accounting and gain significant exemptions from professional accounting qualifications.

The following courses are available:

Degree title

Duration

UCAS code

BSc (Hons) Accounting

3 years

N400

BSc (Hons) Accounting with Industrial/Professional Experience

4 years

N401

Our BSc (Hons) Accounting degree is part of the Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Walesโ€™ (ICAEW) Undergraduate Partnership Programme (UPP), providing a fast-track to chartered accountancy status. Students can opt to apply for a full-year work placement at a range of companies within and outside the UK.

Course highlights

  • Work on real-world projects for organisations such as the Co-operative Group, HM, Treasury, KPMG, Scottish Government, PwC and HM Revenue and Customs.
  • Strong links with the three main accounting bodies ICAEW, CIMA and ACCA.

What will I study?

This programme is distinct in terms of both course content and the nature of the placement components. BSc Accounting students will study two years on-campus, complete an optional full-year work placement (which is offered by a wide range of companies) and return to Manchester for their final year of study.

For full details of the programme's course structure please visit our website:

  • BSc (Hons) Accounting course information

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Program Admission Requirements

Demonstrate your commitment and readiness to succeed in business school by taking the GMAT exam โ€“ the most widely used exam for admissions that measures your critical thinking and reasoning skills.

Download the GMAT mini quiz to get a flavour of the questions youโ€™ll find in the exam.

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