Course contact details
UG AMBS 2025
Email:ugadmissions.ambs@manchester.ac.uk
Phone:+44 (0) 161 306 3095
University of Manchester
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Manchester
M13 9PL
Business Accounting with Industrial/Professional Experience
- Bachelor of Science
- 4 Years
- Full-Time
- 21 September 2027
- Undergraduate
- Main Site
Course summary
BSc Business Accounting with Industrial/Professional Experience is a collaboration between The University of Manchester, PwC, and the ICAEW. It combines academic study, integrated paid professional work placements, and the opportunity to progress towards the ICAEW Chartered Accountancy qualification, the ACA.
This course equips students with the knowledge to progress towards an accountancy career, with the opportunity to put this into practice through integrated placements in PwC’s Audit business in your second, third and fourth year. Benefit from the combined expertise of top accounting academics at The University of Manchester and gain real-time experience at a Big Four accounting firm. This course also offers the potential to gain a graduate job at PwC after successfully completing your course and performing well on placement.
Modules
Assessment method
Essays, multiple choice tests, project reports and presentations, in-class tests, and weekly assignments constitute the coursework component of assessment, although the nature and proportion of coursework varies across course units.
The remainder of assessment is by unseen examination.
We aim to strike a balance between examinations and assessed coursework as well as providing opportunities for feedback on progress through non-assessed work.
Ways to study this course
Campuses
- Main Site
Study options
- Bachelor of Science • Full-Time • 4 Years
Start dates
- 21 September 2027
Apply by
13 January 2027
This is the equal consideration deadline. You can still apply after this date, but your application may not receive guaranteed consideration.
Application codes
- Course code:
- N403
- Institution code:
- M20
- Campus name:
- Main Site
- Points of Entry:
- Year 1
Teaching Excellence Framework (TEF)
University of Manchester has participated in the Teaching Excellence Framework. These ratings were awarded in 2023, for four years.
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How to apply
Apply by
13 January 2027
This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.
Application codes
- Course code:
- N403
- Institution code:
- M20
- Campus name:
- Main Site
Points of entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
- Year 1
Entry requirements
Typical qualification requirements
A levelAAA
AAA
We will consider the subjects you have taken in addition to your individual grades. Due to the popularity of our courses we may prioritise applicants based on the number of preferred subjects that they are studying. We may also take into consideration the combination of subjects taken. Please use the list below to check our preferred subjects for BSc (Hons) Business Accounting:
Accounting, Business Studies, Economics, English Language/Literature, Geography, Government and Politics, Law, Mathematics/Further Mathematics, Politics, Quantitative Methods and Statistics.
We accept native language A Levels providing they are taken in the same sitting as your other subjects. We will not accept the combination of Mathematics, Further Mathematics and a native language.
Applicants taking A Levels are normally expected to offer three full A Levels. If you’re taking more than three A Levels, these won’t be included in your offer. We will only make offers consisting of three A Levels.
Please check for specific GCSE/IGCSE subject entry requirements.
Typical Contextual Offer: AAB-BBB
Applicants taking A Levels are normally expected to offer three full A Levels. If you’re taking more than three A Levels, these won’t be included in your offer. We will only make offers consisting of three A Levels.
Please check for specific GCSE/IGCSE subject entry requirements
We will consider the subjects you have taken in addition to your individual grades. Due to the popularity of our courses we may prioritise applicants based on the number of preferred subjects that they are studying. We may also take into consideration the combination of subjects taken. Please use the list below to check our preferred subjects for BSc (Hons) Business Accounting:
Accounting, Business Studies, Economics, English Language/Literature, Geography, Government and Politics, Law, Mathematics/Further Mathematics, Politics, Quantitative Methods and Statistics.
We accept native language A Levels providing they are taken in the same sitting as your other subjects. We will not accept the combination of Mathematics, Further Mathematics and a native language.
Applicants taking A Levels are normally expected to offer three full A Levels. If you’re taking more than three A Levels, these won’t be included in your offer. We will only make offers consisting of three A Levels.
Please check for specific GCSE/IGCSE subject entry requirements.
Typical Contextual Offer: AAB-BBB
Applicants taking A Levels are normally expected to offer three full A Levels. If you’re taking more than three A Levels, these won’t be included in your offer. We will only make offers consisting of three A Levels.
Please check for specific GCSE/IGCSE subject entry requirements
UCAS TariffNot accepted
Scottish Higher
Scottish Advanced Highers are normally required in one of the following combinations:
Three Advanced Highers AAA .
or
Two Advanced Highers AA , plus additional Highers AA
Students without Maths at Higher or Advanced Higher level will need SCQF level 5 (National 5 grade A / Intermediate 2 grade A / Standard Grade General level grade 2). Students without English language at Higher or Advanced Higher level will need SCQF level 5 (National 5 grade B / Intermediate 2 grade B / Standard Grade General level grade3).
If you require further clarification about the acceptability of this qualification please contact the Academic School(s) you plan to apply to.
Three Advanced Highers AAA .
or
Two Advanced Highers AA , plus additional Highers AA
Students without Maths at Higher or Advanced Higher level will need SCQF level 5 (National 5 grade A / Intermediate 2 grade A / Standard Grade General level grade 2). Students without English language at Higher or Advanced Higher level will need SCQF level 5 (National 5 grade B / Intermediate 2 grade B / Standard Grade General level grade3).
If you require further clarification about the acceptability of this qualification please contact the Academic School(s) you plan to apply to.
AS
3 AS-levels accepted in place of 1 A-Level if all taken in Year 13.
Access to HE DiplomaDistinction: 45
We require a QAA-recognised Access to HE Diploma (a minimum of 60 credits overall with at least 45 at Level 3), with merit or distinction in a subject area relevant to the chosen course.
The specific course requirements are 60 credits with 45 credits at Level 3 at Distinction.
The specific course requirements are 60 credits with 45 credits at Level 3 at Distinction.
GCSE/National 4/National 5
Applicants must demonstrate a broad general education including acceptable levels of Literacy and Numeracy, equivalent to at least Grade 6 or B in GCSE/IGCSE English Language and Grade 7 or A Mathematics. GCSE/IGCSE English Literature will not be accepted in lieu of GCSE/IGCSE English Language.
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 admissions team in your academic School/Department for clarification.
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 admissions team in your academic School/Department for clarification.
Scottish Advanced Higher
Scottish Advanced Highers are normally required in one of the following combinations:
Three Advanced Highers AAA .
or
Two Advanced Highers AA , plus additional Highers AA
Students without Maths at Higher or Advanced Higher level will need SCQF level 5 (National 5 grade A / Intermediate 2 grade A / Standard Grade General level grade 2). Students without English language at Higher or Advanced Higher level will need SCQF level 5 (National 5 grade B / Intermediate 2 grade B / Standard Grade General level grade3).
If you require further clarification about the acceptability of this qualification please contact the Academic School(s) you plan to apply to.
Three Advanced Highers AAA .
or
Two Advanced Highers AA , plus additional Highers AA
Students without Maths at Higher or Advanced Higher level will need SCQF level 5 (National 5 grade A / Intermediate 2 grade A / Standard Grade General level grade 2). Students without English language at Higher or Advanced Higher level will need SCQF level 5 (National 5 grade B / Intermediate 2 grade B / Standard Grade General level grade3).
If you require further clarification about the acceptability of this qualification please contact the Academic School(s) you plan to apply to.
Extended Project
The University recognises the benefits of the Extended Project Qualification (EPQ) and the opportunities it provides for applicants to develop independent study and research skills. Although the Extended Project will not be included in the conditions of your offer, we strongly encourage you to provide information about the EPQ in your personal statement and at interview. A number of our academic Schools may also choose to take your performance in the EPQ into account should places be available in August for applicants who narrowly miss the entry grades for their chosen course.
OCR Cambridge Technical DiplomaD*D*
We consider the Technical Diploma for entry provided it is in a subject relevant to the chosen course. Entry requirements are based on achievement of the full Technical Diploma with grades D*D* plus an A Level at grade A.
International Baccalaureate Diploma ProgrammeOffer: 36
36 points overall. 6,6,6 in Higher Level subjects
Applicants studying the International Baccalaureate Career Related Programme (IBCP) should contact the admissions team prior to applying so that their academic profile can be considered.
Applicants studying the International Baccalaureate Career Related Programme (IBCP) should contact the admissions team prior to applying so that their academic profile can be considered.
WJEC Level 3 Advanced Skills Baccalaureate Wales
We welcome and recognise the value of the Baccalaureate Wales and accept the Advanced Skills Baccalaureate Wales (replacing the Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate from September 2023)
We require minimum Grade A from the Advanced Skills Baccalaureate Wales.
For applicants who have studied the Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate, this qualification will still be accepted in lieu of one A-level (normally the lowest A-level grade listed).
We require minimum Grade A from the Advanced Skills Baccalaureate Wales.
For applicants who have studied the Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate, this qualification will still be accepted in lieu of one A-level (normally the lowest A-level grade listed).
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)D*D*D*
We consider the National Extended Diploma for entry provided it is in a subject relevant to the chosen course. Entry requirements are based on achievement of the full National Extended Diploma with grades D*D*D* .
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Foundation Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
We consider the National Foundation Diploma for entry provided it is in a subject relevant to the chosen course. Entry requirements are based on achievement of the full National Foundation Diploma with grades D*D* plus an A Level at grade A .
OCR Cambridge Technical Extended DiplomaDDM
We consider the Technical Extended Diploma for entry provided it is in a subject relevant to the chosen course. Entry requirements are based on achievement of the full Technical Extended Diploma with grades DDM plus an A Level at grade A.
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Certificate (first teaching from September 2016)D*
We consider the National Extended Certificate for entry provided it is in a subject relevant to the chosen course. Entry requirements are based on achievement of the full National Extended Certificate with grade D* plus additional A Levels at grades AA .
OCR Cambridge Technical Foundation DiplomaDM
We consider the Technical Foundation Diploma for entry provided it is in a subject relevant to the chosen course. Entry requirements are based on achievement of the full Technical Foundation Diploma with grades DM plus additional A Levels at grades AA.
OCR Cambridge Technical Extended CertificateD*
We consider the Technical Extended Certificate for entry provided it is in a subject relevant to the chosen course (Please indicate subject(s) where applicable) . Entry requirements are based on achievement of the full Technical Extended Certificate with grade D* plus A Levels at grades AA.
The University recognises a number of foundation programmes as suitable for entry to this undergraduate programme:
Applicants completing the INTO Manchester in partnership with The University of Manchester international foundation programme in Humanities and Social Sciences, are required to achieve AAA (Mathematics must be taken as a subject module) and an EAP score of A with writing and speaking at grade A and listening and reading at grade B .
Applicants completing the NCUK International Foundation year are required to achieve AAA (Mathematics must be taken as a subject module) and an EAP score of A with writing and speaking at grade A and listening and reading at grade B.
Applicants studying other Foundation programmes should contact the academic School to check if their qualification is recognisedfor entry to this programme and for specific entry requirements.
English language requirements
| Test | Grade | Additional details |
|---|---|---|
| IELTS (Academic) | 6.5 | 6.5 with no less than 6 in any individual component. |
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 B/6 , or; IELTS 6.5 with no less than 6 in any individual component, or; 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. If you need to improve your English language skills to meet the entry requirements for your academic course, the University Centre for Academic English (UCAE) summer pre-sessional courses can help. Check if your academic course offers the option of taking a pre-sessional course on the UCAE page . The UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI) requires that every student requiring a visa to study in the UK must show evidence of a minimum level of English Language (common European Framework (CEFR B2 level) to be granted a Student Route visa (previously known as a Tier 4 visa) to study at undergraduate or postgraduate level. In addition, our academic Schools/Departments may require applicants to demonstrate English proficiency above the B2 level.https://www.manchester.ac.uk/study/international/admissions/language-requirements/
Contextual admissions
Universities and colleges consider more than grades when assessing applications and may make offers based on a range of criteria. Learn more about contextual offers.
We operate contextual admissions meaning many applicants receive an offer and are admitted at least one grade below standard entry requirements. Entry requirements for applicants meeting contextual admissions criteria are listed next to the standard entry requirements on course profiles.
Contextual admissions means we consider your application in context helping us to ensure everyone has a fair chance of getting into Manchester. The data we use is automatically provided on your UCAS form.
International entry requirements
The University welcomes applications from appropriately qualified candidates across the world. We value global talent and are proud to receive applications from a wide range of educational systems and national backgrounds.
Because international qualifications vary widely, it is not possible for us to list entry information for every country on this page. If your country is not listed below, please contact us and a member of our team will be happy to assist you: https://www.manchester.ac.uk/study/international/contact-international-team/ https://www.manchester.ac.uk/study/international/country-specific-information/
Historical entry grades data
This section shows the range of grades that students who received offers were previously accepted on to this course with (learn more).
It is designed to support your research but does not guarantee whether you will or won't get a place.
Admissions teams consider various factors, including interviews, subject requirements, and entrance tests. Check all course entry requirements for eligibility.
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Historical entry grades report
This report uses your grades to show how students with similar results have done when applying to this course in the past. Sometimes, there isn’t data for every possible set of grades. When that happens, universities and colleges occasionally fill in the gaps for sets of grades that are typically accepted.
Fees and funding
Tuition fees
No fee information has been provided for this course
Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website.
Additional fee information
The tuition fees for 2027 are yet to be confirmed.
Sponsorship information
Scholarships and bursaries 63
In recognition of students passing their first year of this prestigious but challenging programme, students will be awarded a scholarship in years 2-4. This scholarship will be £7,450 over years 2-4 (£2,483 per year). Both home and international students will be awarded the same amount of scholarship.
PwC's Flying Start Financial Bursary is aimed at supporting students with the day-to-day costs of University life. If you meet the bursary eligibility criteria and join the BSc (Hons) Business Accounting 'Flying Start' programme in autumn 2024, a £10,000 bursary will be awarded to you, split across the four years of the degree. Read further details, including eligibility criteria.
The Manchester Bursary is available to UK students registered on an undergraduate degree course at Alliance MBS who have had a full financial assessment carried out by Student Finance England.
In addition, Alliance MBS will award a range of Social Responsibility Scholarships to UK and international/EU students.
The School will also award a number of International Stellar Scholarships to international students achieving AAA at A-level (or equivalent qualification). Applicants who exceed AAA and/or have supplementary qualifications (such as EPQ) will receive additional consideration
Please see our scholarship pages for full details.
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