- Develop an all-round understanding of social issues with economics, accounting, finance and social sciences course units.
- Benefit from both Economics units from the School of Social Sciences, as well as Accounting and Finance units from the Alliance Manchester Business School.
- Enjoy the opportunity to study abroad or complete a professional placement.
BAEcon Accounting and Finance
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Duration3 year(s)
Tuition FeeGBP 43,983 / Year
Next IntakeSeptember 1, 2026
BAEcon Accounting and Finance
About
The BA(Econ) course is an interdisciplinary course that allows you to not only specialise in Economics, but also learn other social science course units such as philosophy, politics and sociology.
You have the flexibility to either delve into technical units in Economics such as Econometrics and Mathematical Economics or combine economics units covering inequality and climate change with social science units to develop a well-rounded understanding on social issues.
The Accounting and Finance pathway of the BA(Econ) course is a long-established and popular degree. Taught by experts across the University, the degree features a broad range of internationally recognised and research-led teaching in accounting, finance, economics and law.
You will benefit from experts in business and social sciences with this jointly delivered degree by Alliance Manchester Business School and the School of Social Sciences.
We are well connected and have ties with the three main accounting bodies (ICAEW, CIMA and ACCA), along with international businesses, such as PricewaterhouseCoopers, Kellogg's and Rolls Royce.
The course offers a flexible and relevant learning experience for anyone considering a career in finance, accounting or banking. Accounting and Finance shares a common first year with other BA(Econ) pathways, allowing you to switch to a different pathway after Year 1 if you want to.
Requirements
Entry Requirements
6,6,6 at Higher level, 36 points overall.
For this programme of study we will accept Mathematics: analysis and approaches or Mathematics: applications and interpretation .
English Program Requirements
All applicants to the University (from the UK and Overseas) are required to show evidence of English Language proficiency. The minimum English Language requirement for this course is either:
- GCSE/iGCSE English Language grade C.
- IELTS 6.5 overall with no lower than 6 in any component.
- TOEFL (IBT) 90 overall with a minimum of 20 in each subset.
- iGCSE English (Second Language) grade B
- An acceptable equivalent qualification.
Please note that if you hold English as a second language iGCSE qualification, we may also require you to offer one of our acceptable equivalent English Language qualifications or achieve a higher grade in your iGCSE than the one stated above. Please contact the academic School for clarification.
The UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI) requires that every student from outside the UK and the EU must show evidence of a minimum level of English Language in order to be granted a UK visa (Tier 4 visa) to study at undergraduate or postgraduate level. This level is often referred to as the 'B2 level'.
Additionally, our individual Schools may ask for specific English Language proficiency levels that are necessary for their academic programmes. In most cases these requirements are likely to be higher than the B2 level. Further information about our English Language policy, including a list of some of the English Language qualifications we accept, can be found here .
Career
Career opportunities
During my studies I completed an internship in the audit department of BDO, in Spinningfields, Manchester.
I worked within teams on various client sites on audits and gained a real insight into the world of audit. Since graduating, I have now secured a role at BDO.
Sabine Robinson / Accounting and Finance BAEcon
Graduates from Accounting and Finance are highly sought by employers. Recent graduates have gone on to the following careers:
- Accountancy and professional services - Ernst and Young, KPMG, Deloitte, PricewaterhouseCoopers - as well as other graduate level employers such as Grant Thornton and BDO.
- Finance and banking - Alliance and Leicester, American Express, Bloomberg, Bank of America, Bank of New York, Cooperative Bank, Credit Suisse, Deutsche Bank, Merrill Lynch, Morgan Stanley, Royal Bank of Canada, Royal Bank of Scotland, Santander, UBS.
- Government - National Audit Office, Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, Department of Health, FSA, Government Economics Service, HMRC, H M Treasury, House of Lords, Ministry of Justice, NHS, Welsh Assembly.
- Plus - BAE Systems, BBC, BT, Centre for Economics and Business Research, IBM, New Economy, Thomson Reuters.
The University has its own dedicated Careers Service that you would have full access to as a student and for two years after you graduate.The servicecan help you to:
- find summer internships or work experience;
- apply for jobs and provide practice interviews;
- access online and interactive services such as practice psychometric tests.
At Manchester you willalso have access to a number of opportunities to help boost your employability .
The University also organises careers fairs and events throughout the year to give you a chance to meet graduate recruiters.
You can improve your employability by choosing course units in Year 2 from:
- the University College for Interdisciplinary Learning ;
- the Manchester Leadership Programme ;
- an extensive list of optional language units.
Accrediting organisations
Accountancy exam exemptions
Accounting and Finance pathways are accredited with a number of professional accountancy bodies, including:
- The Institute of Chartered Accountants;
- Association of Chartered Certified Accountants;
- Chartered Institute of Management Accountants.
Depending on the course units you choose you may be eligible for exemptions for professional examinations .
Fee Information
Tuition Fee
43,983 / year
BAEcon Accounting and Finance
The University of Manchester
United Kingdom, Manchester