Accounting and Finance (Foundation Year) BSc (Hons)
Manchester Metropolitan University
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Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)

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SEP-25

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4 Years

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Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)

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SEP-25

Duration

4 Years

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**OVERVIEW**This course is designed to prepare you for studying our BSc (Hons) Accounting and Finance degree.It will help you develop the skills and knowledge you need to study for the full honours degree, even if you don’t currently meet the academic requirements.Youll develop your study skills including academic writing and personal and professional development to start you off in the best possible way for your degree.You will learn more about business in a global and national context, and ...Read more


OVERVIEW

This course is designed to prepare you for studying our BSc (Hons) Accounting and Finance degree.It will help you develop the skills and knowledge you need to study for the full honours degree, even if you don’t currently meet the academic requirements.You'll develop your study skills including academic writing and personal and professional development to start you off in the best possible way for your degree.You will learn more about business in a global and national context, and approaches to leading and managing in organisations. The foundation year also gives you the ability to develop your analytical skills and learn how to incorporate data to add real value to achieve organisational objectives.Once you’ve passed, you’ll be ready to start your accounting and finance course. That means your degree will take four years, or five years if it includes a work placement or a year studying abroad.


FEATURES AND BENEFITS

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Triple accredited

– our business school holds the globally recognised trio of accreditations from EQUIS, AACSB and AMBA, placing us among the best business schools in the world.-


Funding support

– you can apply for student finance (e.g. tuition fee loan, student loan and student maintenance grant) in the same way as other students.-


Enhance your employability

– through activities including internships, volunteering or learning a new language. With our award-winning ‘Rise at Manchester Met’ programme you can gain extra academic credits towards your degree. -


Progress to a degree

– after your foundation year, you can join our accounting and finance degree. Develop your skills further and choose an optional industry placement year or a year studying abroad.

Key stats

WUSCA ranking:
WUSCA student ranking
These are the 2024 rankings, based on ratings given by past and current students.
19/101
CUG Subject Ranking
CUG Subject Ranking
Source: Complete University Guide 2025
49th
CUG Ranking
CUG Ranking
Source: Complete University Guide 2025
56th
Accounting
Drop-out rate
Drop-out rate
The percentage of students who didn't finish the course.
Calculated by 100% - (% of students continuing course + % of students completed course)
100 - 92 = 8% Drop-out rate Source: UNISTATS, 2019
8%
Employment rate
Employment rate
The percentage of students in full-time work 6 months after finishing their course.
Source: UNISTATS, 2019
84%
Average salary
Average salary
Source: UNISTATS, 2019
Accounting graduate salary at this uni
£18,000
Finance
Drop-out rate
Drop-out rate
The percentage of students who didn't finish the course.
Calculated by 100% - (% of students continuing course + % of students completed course)
100 - 92 = 8% Drop-out rate Source: UNISTATS, 2019
8%
Employment rate
Employment rate
The percentage of students in full-time work 6 months after finishing their course.
Source: UNISTATS, 2019
84%
Average salary
Average salary
Source: UNISTATS, 2019
Finance graduate salary at this uni
£18,000
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Modules

Modules (Year 1)
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Entry requirements

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UCAS Tariff

UCAS Tariff:

72 - 80 Grades / Points required

Access to HE Diploma:

Not currently available, please contact university for up to date information.

International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme:

24 Grades / Points required

Equivalent qualifications and combinations will be considered, including Extended Project when achieved at Grade C or above Other AS levels (or qualifications equivalent to AS level) are not accepted.Please contact the University directly if you are unsure whether you meet the minimum entry requirements for the course.

Pass Access to HE Diploma in a relevant subject with a minimum 74 UCAS Tariff points.

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

Popular A-level subjects

Finance

Top 5 A-levels taken by students who study this subject at uni.

Business Studies
42%
Mathematics
33%
Economics
30%
Accounting & Finance
23%
Psychology
15%
HESA
Accounting

Top 5 A-levels taken by students who study this subject at uni.

Business Studies
44%
Mathematics
36%
Accounting & Finance
28%
Economics
23%
Psychology
14%
HESA

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Manchester Metropolitan University
Manchester Metropolitan University , Manchester

Manchester Met is a contemporary university which is home to one of the biggest student communities in the UK....

Student rating
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CUG ranking
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Manchester Metropolitan University
Academic Division Oxford Road All Saints Manchester M15 6BH United Kingdom
Nearest train station: Manchester Oxford Road  0.2 miles away
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