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UndergraduateBachelor of Science (with Honours)UCAS: AFB1

Accounting for Business (Top-up)

Manchester Metropolitan University
Manchester, England
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1 yearDuration
£20,000Per Year (Intl)
£25,000Avg. Graduate Salary
90%Satisfaction

Course Overview

The BSc (Hons) Accounting for Business (Top-up) at Manchester Metropolitan University is a undergraduate programme designed for students passionate about driving organisational success. Based in Manchester, England, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 1-year full-time structure. The BSc (Hons) Accounting for Business (Top-Up) degree is designed for students with a Higher National Diploma (HND), foundation degree or equivalent qualification. This is a one-year top-up course that aligns with the changing working environment where strategic decision making for professionals is needed more in business. During your time on this course, you will develop essential skills in financial analysis, budgeting, strategic planning, risk assessment and investment management. International tuition fees are £20,000 per year, home/UK fees are £9,790 per year, and a minimum IELTS score of 6.0 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 96% student satisfaction rating, a median graduate salary of £23,000 within three years, a 90% continuation rate, and 70% of graduates in employment or further study.

What You'll Learn

Financial Analysis and Reporting
Strategic Management and Decision Making
Advanced Budgeting and Cost Management
Corporate Finance and Investment Analysis
Leadership
Organisational Change and Strategy
Digital Transformation in Finance
Risk Management and Compliance
Business Research Methods and Project
UCAS Code:AFB1
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
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Entry Requirements

🗣️ English Language Requirements

TestOverallLRWS
IELTS Academic65.55.55.55.5
PTE Academic61

L = Listening, R = Reading, W = Writing, S = Speaking

Tuition Fees & Funding

International Student Fee

£20,000

per year

Total Course Cost (1 years)£20,000

Home Student Fee

£9,790

regulated fee

Scholarships available for eligible students

Fees shown are for current entry. Fees may increase annually in line with inflation.

📊 OFFICIAL UK DATA

Graduate Outcomes

Based on official HESA Graduate Outcomes survey data

💰 Graduate Salaries — Manchester Metropolitan University

Time After GraduationLower Quartile SalaryMedian SalaryUpper Quartile Salary
15 months£23,000£25,000£29,000
3 years£18,500£23,000£27,500
5 years£23,000£28,500£36,500

UK subject average: £27,000 — sector benchmark across all UK universities

Graduate Salary vs UK Subject Average

This course
UK average
Salary 3 years after graduation 15% below UK average salary
This course
£23,000
UK average
£27,000
Salary 5 years after graduation Close to UK average salary
This course
£28,500
UK average
£27,000

Salary trend: ↑ up £5,500 from year 3 to year 5

Official Data

Salary figures are sourced from Discover Uni graduate outcomes data for this subject area at this provider (subject area: CAH17-01-08). These represent typical earnings and may not reflect this specific course. For official data, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.

💼 Employment Breakdown

50%Working
20%Studying
20%Work & Study
70%Professional Jobs
Official Data

Graduate employment outcomes are sourced directly from Discover Uni for this specific course and provider. For full details, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.

Student Satisfaction

Subject-level average

National Student Survey (NSS) results — undergraduate final-year students only

Teaching on my course
90%
Learning opportunities
85%
Assessment and feedback
89%
Academic support
94%
Organisation and management
93%
Learning resources
90%
Student voice
84%
Continuation rate% students continuing to year 2
85%

National Student Survey via Discover Uni.

Estimated Data

Source: Subject-level average for this provider

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About Manchester Metropolitan University

Manchester Metropolitan University offers Accounting for Business (Top-up) as part of its comprehensive programme offerings.

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