Program Overview

BSc (Hons) Accounting and Finance (Foundation Year)

The BSc (Hons) Accounting and Finance (Foundation Year) is designed to prepare students for studying the BSc (Hons) Accounting and Finance degree. This course will help students develop the skills and knowledge needed to study for the full honours degree, even if they don’t currently meet the academic requirements.

Course Overview

This course is part of the Department of Finance and Economics at Manchester Met. The foundation year will provide students with the perfect environment to advance their academic abilities before continuing on to the full accounting and finance course. Key skills and knowledge gained during the year will give students an excellent grounding and a wide exposure to a range of subjects within the triple-accredited business school.

Features and Benefits

• Triple accredited – the business school holds the globally recognised trio of accreditations from EQUIS, AACSB, and AMBA, placing it among the best business schools in the world.
• Funding support – students can apply for student finance (e.g., tuition fee loan, student loan, and student maintenance grant) in the same way as other students.
• Enhance employability – through activities including internships, volunteering, or learning a new language. With the award-winning ‘Rise at Manchester Met’ programme, students can gain extra academic credits towards their degree.
• Progress to a degree course – after the foundation year, students can join the accounting and finance degree. Develop skills further and choose an optional industry placement year or a year studying abroad.

Year 1

Students will study eight 15-credit modules. The following list of modules is indicative and may be subject to change.

Core Modules

• Study Skills: This module aims to equip students with the knowledge and understanding in areas such as academic writing, personal and professional development.
• Business Intelligence: The main aim of this module is to introduce students to the vital role that data analysis plays in modern organisations and equip them with related fundamental skills.
• Fundamentals of Marketing: This module introduces students to the fundamentals of marketing.
• Finance for Business: The main aim of this module is to introduce students to the theories and concepts of finance in a business environment.
• Business Economics: This module aims to provide an applied introduction to key theoretical aspects of microeconomics and macroeconomics.
• Introduction to Management: This module will introduce students to the importance of creativity and responsible management in business decision-making.
• Understanding and Managing People: The main aim of this foundational module is to enable students to appreciate introductory topics related to understanding and managing people at work.
• Customer Service Management: There is a critical need in all business sectors for the delivery of good customer service.

Study and Assessment

• Study: Year 1 - 25% lectures, seminars, or similar; 75% independent study.
• Assessment: Year 1 - 90% coursework; 10% examination.

Placements

If students progress onto the full degree course, they will have the opportunity to do a placement, study or work abroad in year 3 of their degree.

Entry Requirements

These typical entry requirements may be subject to change for the 2026/27 academic year.

• Typical offer: 72-80 UCAS tariff points.
• IELTS score: 5.5 overall with no individual element below 5.5.
• UK students:
  • Level 3 qualifications: 72-80 UCAS tariff points.
  • Level 2 qualifications: GCSE grade D/3 in English Language or Level 2 Functional Skills English pass and GCSE grade D/3 in Mathematics or Level 2 Functional Skills Mathematics pass.
• International students:
  • IB Diploma: IB Diploma with minimum 24 points overall or 72-80 UCAS Tariff points from Higher Level.
  • IELTS: 5.5 overall with no individual element below 5.5.

Fees and Funding

Tuition fees for the 2026/27 academic year are still being finalised for all courses.

Careers Support and Prospects

• Employed or in further study: 88.7% of UK-domiciled, full-time, first-degree graduates are employed or in further study 15 months after graduation.
• Explore options and build sought-after skills: Through the Careers Service, students will be supported and encouraged to get ready for further study or working life, including starting their own business.

Taught by Experts

BSc (Hons) Accounting and Finance (Foundation Year) is part of the Department of Finance and Economics at Manchester Met. Discover more about the department and who students will be working with if they choose to study this course.

Related Courses

• BSc (Hons) Accounting and Finance

Disclaimers

• 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.
• 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.