Funding
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Money MattersAccounting and finance is vital to any organisation. Take your first steps towards a rewarding career in this fast-paced sector with our foundation year.
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 acc...
1 year full-time
Nicky Smith“There are a number of benefits to a foundation year. As well as building some subject-specific knowledge linked to a chosen onward undergraduate degree, students will develop numerous key academic and personal skills which will help them grow overall in confidence and prepare for further study.”
Programme Leader
A foundation year provides the perfect environment to advance your academic abilities before continuing on to the full accounting and finance course. Key skills and knowledge gained during the year give you an excellent grounding and a wide exposure to a range of subjects within our triple accredited business school.
Decision making, big data, management… there’s more to accounting and finance than numbers. This course is designed to prepare you for studying our BSc (Hons) Accounting and Finance degree. By studying our full degree course, you’ll explore every aspect of the area and learn to support businesses across different sectors.
Whether you want to work in a top accountancy firm or start a career in research, we’ll help you develop the expertise you need. You’ll take some of the professional exams too, so you’re one step closer to professional or chartered status when you graduate.
Throughout the course, you’ll complete professional development units. We’ll cover a diverse range of areas, from CV writing and presentation skills to assessment centres and masters applications.
Find out more about BSc (Hons) Accounting and Finance.
Business School Impact System (BSIS)
EFMD Quality Improvement System
Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business
Teaching Excellence Framework 2023-2027
Whether you’ve already made your decision about what you want to study, or you’re just considering your options, there are lots of ways you can meet us and find out more about student life at Manchester Met.
We offer:
Your studies are supported by a department of committed and enthusiastic teachers and researchers, experts in their chosen field.
We often link up with external professionals too, helping to enhance your learning and build valuable connections to the working world.
These typical entry requirements may be subject to change for the 2025/26 academic year. Please check back for further details.
Tuition fees for the 2025/26 academic year are still being finalised for all courses. You can find information on 2024/25 standard undergraduate fees for UK/Channel Islands and EU/Non-EU international students. All fees stated may be subject to change for the 2025/26 academic year.
Optional estimate: £400
All of the books required for the course are available from the library. The University also has PC labs and a laptop loan service. However, many students choose to buy some of the core textbooks for the course and/or a laptop. Students may also need to print their assignments and other documents. Campus printing costs start from 5p per page. Estimated costs are £300 for a laptop and up to £100 each year for books and printing.
There may be the opportunity to attend visit days with local business organisations, the cost of which will usually be covered by the University. These trips are optional.
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Money MattersAn accounting and finance degree can lead to a wide range of career opportunities with high pay and a high profile.
This foundation year will ensure you have the knowledge and skills you need to succeed in your full degree course. It will pave the way for your career in this sector, whatever your aspirations.
Graduates from our full degree have gone on to work for the likes of Deloitte, Experian, EY and KPMG.
You aren’t restricted to working in the finance sector though. Businesses of all types and sizes need people with strong management skills and a head for figures. You’ll also have the tools you need to set up your own accountancy firm.
MEET THE EXPERTS
“The landscape of accounting, finance, and banking is constantly evolving. We equip students with the necessary skills in order to compete in the global job market.”
Listen to what Anna Hardy-Watmough, Principal Lecturer, has to say about studying at Manchester Metropolitan University.
You can apply for this course for 2025/26 entry once UCAS applications open in autumn.
Visit UCAS for further details, including deadlines.
Get advice and support on making a successful application.
You can review our current terms and conditions before you make your application. If you are successful with your application, we will send you up to date information alongside your offer letter.
Programme review
Our programmes undergo an annual review and major review (normally
at 6 year intervals) to ensure an up-to-date curriculum supported by the
latest online learning technology. For further information on when we
may make changes to our programmes, please see the changes section of our
terms and conditions.
Important notice
This online prospectus provides an overview of our programmes of study
and the University. We regularly update our online prospectus so that
our published course information is accurate. Please check back to the
online prospectus before making an application to us to access the most
up to date information for your chosen course of study.
Confirmation of regulator
The Manchester Metropolitan University is regulated by the Office for
Students (OfS). The OfS is the independent regulator of higher education
in England. More information on the role of the OfS and its regulatory
framework can be found at
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All higher education providers registered with the OfS must have a student protection plan in place. The student protection plan sets out what students can expect to happen should a course, campus, or institution close. Access our current student protection plan.