Course overview
Develop applied knowledge through a career-focused three-year honours degree.
Develop technical and commercial expertise in financial accounting, reporting, taxation, audit, performance, strategy and financial management.
Course overview
This professionally focused degree combines accounting and finance with the wider business decisions that shape organisational performance. Students learn financial reporting, taxation, audit, planning and management while developing data analysis, communication and problem-solving skills for careers in accountancy, financial services and business leadership.
Teaching and learning
Teaching combines lectures, seminars, tutorials, case studies, practical scenarios, workshops, guest speakers and guided independent study. The published learning pattern identifies approximately 24% scheduled learning and teaching and 76% guided independent study at each stage.
Professional recognition
The programme is fully accredited by ACCA and may provide graduates with exemptions from up to nine ACCA examinations. Exemptions remain subject to ACCA's current rules and the modules completed.
Curriculum
Explore the complete published module structure across Years 1–3.
01Year 1
Level 4
Year 1
Level 4
- Academic and Professional Skills
- Business Planning
- Introduction to Financial Accounting
- Business Environment
02Year 2
Level 5
Year 2
Level 5
- Financial Reporting for Business
- Taxation for Business
- Legal Aspects of Business
- Managing Business Performance
03Year 3
Level 6
Year 3
Level 6
- Financial Management in Organisation
- Business Strategy
- Undergraduate Major Project
- Financial Auditing
Module availability and content may change as part of the provider’s ongoing academic review.
Assessment
Practical ways to show what you know.
Assessment is linked to each module's learning outcomes and may combine coursework and examinations. Published examples include essays, reports, presentations, portfolios, in-class tests, practical activities, projects and the major project.
Formative assessment and feedback are also used to support development without contributing to the final module mark.
Entry requirements
Your route onto the course.
Standard academic entry
- 104 UCAS Tariff points are required for the three-year degree; Level 3 subjects can be in any subject area.
- Five GCSEs at grade C/4 or above, or accepted equivalents, are required and must include English and Mathematics.
English language
- IELTS 6.0 or an accepted equivalent, with no component below 5.5, is required for applicants using international or EU qualifications.
Application documents
- Completed application form.
- Qualification certificates and transcripts.
- Evidence of English-language ability where applicable.
- Personal statement and any additional evidence requested during admissions.
Fees & funding
Understand the full cost.
EU nationals who meet the relevant residency requirements may qualify for Home fee status; otherwise overseas fees apply.
Fees may increase within UK legal and Office for Students limits, normally in line with inflation. The amount in the offer letter and any later formal notice should be treated as authoritative.
Funding your study
Eligible UK students may be able to access tuition-fee and maintenance support through Student Finance, subject to the exact course route and personal circumstances.
What you’ll achieve
Skills for ideas that move forward.
Prepare financial information and evaluate business performance.
Apply taxation, audit, law and financial-management principles.
Connect professional accounting practice with strategy, ethics and digital change.
Career opportunities
Where this course can take you.
Career outcomes depend on your experience, further training and the requirements of each role.
Potential career directions
- Chartered accountant
- Certified public accountant
- Financial analyst
- Investment banker
- Forensic accountant
- Internal auditor
- Tax consultant
- Financial controller
- Risk manager
- Wealth manager
- Portfolio manager
- Chief financial officer
- Stockbroker
- FinTech specialist
Frequently asked questions
Course questions.
Where is this course taught?
The course is taught at UGM Manchester in Manchester.
When can I start?
Start dates are available in September, January and May.
Who awards the degree?
The degree is awarded by the University of Greater Manchester.