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This multidisciplinary degree programme combines your interests in both accounting and management to gain a unique skills-set in both disciplines for a successful career. The accounting modules will give you a solid theoretical and practical accounting knowledge which is useful to examine and interpret financial performance, while management modules will cover the wide range of business subjects including strategic management, marketing, human resource management, corporate governance and sustainability. Ìý
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You will gain quantitative and management skills needed for strategic decision-making as well as how to manage organisations in dynamic environments. The degree could take you into the global world of multinational companies and international financial markets. Alternatively, you might choose to use the skills and experience to work in the public sector, or to set up your own business. Recognising the diversity of career paths available for graduates with both accounting expertise and leadership skills, the programme offers flexibility to take a range of complementary optional modules in other disciplines including banking, law, and sustainability. Ìý
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At Bangor Business School, we have a highly qualified team of leading academics with professional experience and interests in a wide range of accounting and business management topics including: strategic management, accounting and reporting, taxation, corporate communication, financial management, marketing, sustainability and human resource management. Our academic team is engaged in world-class research in accounting and management, and regularly works with policymakers in government, regulators and think-tanks. They are dedicated to bringing their insights from the world of policy, research, and professional practice to help you to develop your knowledge and understanding, and realise your potential as an accounting and management consultant. Ìý

Why choose Â鶹´«Ã½¸ßÇå°æ for this course?

• Exemptions from core examinations offered by professional accountancy bodies.
• A focus on current issues and developments in accounting, corporate finance and financial markets.
• Rigorous academic content is combined with a real practical focus.
• 2nd for Teaching Quality within Accounting and Finance (Times & Sunday Times: Good University Guide 2023).
• You will be taught by leading researchers and academics who have worked professionally in the accounting industry using a variety of methods.
• Top 10 forÌýAccounting & Finance (Guardian University Guide 2023).
• Top 10 for Student Satisfaction withinÌýAccounting & Finance (Complete University Guide 2023).

Additional Course Options

You will have access to excellent facilities, financial databases and extensive information technology to support your learning journey. Ìý You will be taught using a variety of methods by leading researchers and academics who have worked professionally in the business industry. Furthermore, external accounting and business management professionals will be invited to deliver sessions to develop your wider real-world knowledge and contacts. ÌýFrom the first day of your degree course, you will be encouraged to think critically, allowing you to analyse real-world business issues in order to provide optimal solutions. You can also take advantage of the work placement option where you will be fully supported to secure a 12 month work placement to develop your employability profile through implementing what you have learnt in a real-world business setting.Ìý
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The course is mainly delivered through a combination of lectures, workshops and seminars. You can expect to have a minimum of 12 hours contact time with academic staff during each teaching week. You will also be expected to undertake independent study and group work, and participate in online activities and discussions using our virtual learning environment. Ìý
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In your first year, you will learn the core principles of finance, accounting, economics and management which will provide you with a solid theoretical grounding as well as relevant skills to apply this knowledge to business practice. We will also support you to develop your business analytical and quantitative skills which will provide a solid foundation to your learning in years two and three. Ìý
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During your second year, you will build and integrate the skills and knowledge gained to examine a wide range of accounting and finance issues including strategic management accounting, management planning and control, and operations strategy. Optional modules will focus on topical issues which include Leadership and HRM, Management and Accounting Information Systems, Business Law and Marketing Research.Ìý
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In your third year, you will develop your analytical skills and expertise with more specialised modules with include advanced accounting practice and regulation, strategic management and enterprise, creativity and innovation. ÌýAs in the second year, you will have the option of choosing some modules which focus on a range of contemporary business issues which include corporate governance, financial technology and international marketing.Ìý

What will you study on this course?

In Year 1, students will take 80 credits from the following topics,ÌýDiscover Economics, Principles of Management and Organisation,ÌýPrinciples of Management AccountingÌýand Principles of Financial Accounting.ÌýThere are also optional modules available in topics such asÌýBusiness Data Analytics, Foundations of Marketing, Personal Finance and BankingÌýandÌýFinancial Techniques and Analysis. Students can also choose optional modules from other Business School level 4 modules or from elsewhere in the University, subject to timetabling constraints.

In Year 2, students will take 80 credits from the following topics,ÌýManagement Planning and Coordination, Operations Strategy across the Enterprise, Financial ReportingÌýandÌýStrategic Management Accounting. There are also optional modules available in topics such asÌýBusiness Information Systems, Commercial awareness and insight of work, Investment and Portfolio Management, Leadership and HRM, Management & Accounting Information SystemsÌýandÌýMarketing Research and CRM. Students can also choose optional modules from other Business School level 5 modules or from elsewhere in the University, subject to timetabling constraints and pre-requisites.

In Year 3, students will take 80 credits from topics such asÌýStrategic Management, Auditing, Taxation and Enterprise, creativity and innovation. There are also optional modules available in topics such asÌýCorporate Governance, Financial Statement Analysis, FinTech in banking, finance, investment, insurance and regulation, International Strategic MarketingÌýand International Business & Global Competency. Students can also choose optional modules from other Business School level 6 modules or from elsewhere in the University, subject to timetabling constraints and pre-requisites.

Please note course content is for guidance purposes only and may be subject to change.

General University Costs

Home (UK) students

• The cost of a full-time undergraduate course is £9,250 per year (2025/26).
• The fee for all integrated study abroad years is Ìý£1,385 (2025/26).
• The fee for an integrated year in industry as part of a sandwich programme is £1,850 (2025/26).

More information on fees and finance for Home (UK) students.

International (including EU) students

• International Student Tuition Fees
• International Student Living Costs and Scholarships

Additional Costs
There are also some common additional costs that are likely to arise for students on all courses, for example:

• If you choose to study abroad or take the International Experience Year as part of your course.
• If you attend your Graduation Ceremony, there will be a cost for gown hire (£25-£75) and cost for additional guest tickets (c.£12 each).

Course-specific additional costs
Depending on the course you are studying, there may be additional course-specific costs that you will be required to meet. These fall into three categories:

1. Mandatory Costs: these are related to a particular core or compulsory module that you’ll be required to complete to achieve your qualification e.g. compulsory field trips, uniforms for students on placement, DBS Check.
2. Necessarily Incurred Costs: these may not be experienced by all students, and will vary depending on the course e.g. professional body membership, travel to placements, specialist software, personal safety equipment.
3. Optional Costs: these depend on your choice of modules or activity and they are shown to give you an indication of the optional costs that may arise to make sure your choice is as informed as possible. These can include graduation events for your course, optional field trips, Welcome Week trips.

General University Requirements

To study for a degree, you’ll be asked for a minimum of UCAS Tariff points. For a fuller explanation of the UCAS Tariff Points, please see .

We accept students with a wide range of qualifications and backgrounds and consider each application individually.

All students need to have good basic skills and the University also values IT and communication skills.

As part of the University’s policy, we consider applications from prospective disabled students on the same grounds as all other students.

We also consider applications from mature students who can demonstrate the motivation and commitment to study a university programme. Each year we enrol a significant number of mature students. For more information about studying as a mature student, see our Â鶹´«Ã½¸ßÇå°æing at Bangor section of the website.

EU and International Students' Entry Requirements

For detailed guidance on the entry requirements for EU and International Students, including the minimum English Language entry requirement, please visit the Entry Requirements by Country pages. International applicants can also visit the International Education Centre section of our website for further details.

Â鶹´«Ã½¸ßÇå°æ offers International Incorporated Bachelor Degrees for International students whose High School qualification is not equivalent to the UK school leaving qualification. The first year (or Year 0) is studied at Â鶹´«Ã½¸ßÇå°æ International College, an embedded College on our University campus and delivered by Oxford International Education Group.

The Accounting and Management degree is an exciting choice for anyone interested in a career in business, who wants to secure a solid foundation in analytical skills. This keeps the option of professional accountancy open but allows students to maximise their understanding of management and development of broad workplace skills. It offers opportunities across all sectors. You could choose a career in management consulting, working for an international company. Alternatively, you might want to set up your own enterprise, secured by your strong understanding of both company finance and management skills. Public sector management and accountancy offers opportunities across the UK and globally. Government departments and local authorities are all looking for graduates who can demonstrate analytical knowledge and skills, combined with leadership and organisational understanding.Ìý

The degree offers you unique skills and abilities which are in demand by employers. Many CEOs of publicly-listed companies started out with an accounting background.

Opportunities at Bangor

The University’s Careers and Employability Service provides a wide range of resources to help you achieve your graduate ambitions.Ìý

Internships

Â鶹´«Ã½¸ßÇå°æ runs a paid internship scheme within the university’s academic and service departments.

Student Volunteering

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