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OVERVIEW
STUDY LEVELS
Cert HE
UCAS CODE
N901
DURATION
1 Year
START DATE(S)
Sep / Nov / Jan / Feb / Apr / Jun
ENTRY YEAR
2024/25 | 2025/26
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
64
Course Introduction
What you will learn
Get an introduction to core accounting and finance topics with our 1-year Accounting Cert HE course, equivalent to the first year of a degree.
Examine the contemporary business environment and get to grips with the opportunities and challenges businesses face.
Study the fundamentals of financial and management accounting. Look at accounting methods and how financial information is used to make business decisions.
Develop skills in financial reporting and learn how to use the latest industry-standard accounting information systems.
Gain an understanding of law and regulations, ethics, governance and data protection.
If you’re looking for an accounting course in Manchester, check out our 1-year Accounting Cert HE and unlock your potential at UA92.
How You Will Study
Course
breakdown
24 weeks of
study
4 x 6-week blocks
1 subject module per block
4 CPD focus days per block
Subject Module
Breakdown
250 hours of
study per module
80 hrs face-to-face (32%)
20 hrs Digital Wednesdays (8%)
150 hrs independent study (60%)
Assessment
Breakdown
No traditional
end-of-year exams*
*Accounting and finance students will be required to sit some exams in order to achieve the required exemptions.
Accreditations & Exemptions
Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales
Association of Chartered Certified Accountants
Get 9 exemptions from the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) qualification.
Chartered Institute of Management Accountants
Achieve 8 exemptions from the Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA) exams.
Institute of Financial Accountants
Achieve 12 exemptions from the Institute of Financial Accountants (IFA) qualification.
Association of Accounting Technicians
Achieve an additional professional qualification with the Association of Accounting Technicians (AAT).
Your course modules
Module 1 - Business and Technology
You’ll get to grips with the basic concepts required for effective business management, understand the critical role accounting and finance professionals play in achieving ethical and efficient practices and develop knowledge in key areas such as law and regulations, governance and data protection.
Module 2 - Economics for Business
You will study the basic principles of the Macro and Micro-environment, the effects of government intervention on the market, supply and demand and market outcomes.
Module 3 - Introduction to Financial Accounting
You will gain an understanding of the basic principles and concepts of financial accounting, the elements that make up financial statements and how they are prepared.
Module 4 - Introduction to Management Accounting
In this module you will gain an understanding of the financial and managerial concepts required to enable managers to make better decisions, the purpose of applying costing techniques, as well as, the role of budgets in decision-making and how this can impact organisational behaviour and performance.
What is the 92 Programme?
Alongside your subject modules, you will complete the 92 Programme.
Engaging with the 92 Programme is a requirement for all students and will count towards your overall grade.
In each block, you will take part in a number of Character and Personal Development focus days. During these focus days, you will complete activities designed to boost your mindset, develop your skillset and get you set for future career success.
Throughout the 92 Programme, you will develop skills in self-reflection and awareness, wellness and resilience and professionalism and employability, as well as upskill in different areas.
Find out more about how we prepare students for future career success.
Why the 92 Programme is part of your course?
In a recent study*, 78% of employers believe graduates do not drive in the workplace fully equipped with the skills they need to be work-ready.
Another study conducted by the World Economic Forum** identified ‘10 Skills You Need for the Future of Work’. These skills include:
- Emotional intelligence (EQ)
- Analytical (critical) thinking
- Active learning with a growth mindset
- Interpersonal communication skills
- Leadership skills
- Technology skills
At UA92, we prepare you for life after graduation and equip you with the skills employers value most. You may not realise it, but developing these skills now, will get you set for career success and could land you that dream job in the future.
*CMI Report: Work Ready Graduates
**World Economic Forum: The Future of Jobs Report 2023
How is the 92 Programme assessed?
You will produce a learning journal that will document your experiences. This will be submitted at the end of the academic year to assess whether you have met the required standard to pass the module.
Why study at UA92
UA92 offer a deliberately different experience to traditional universities; with fixed morning or afternoon timetables and no end of year exams. Our industry-inspired courses, place character and personal development firmly at the core of the learning experience. This is more than a degree. It’s preparation for life.
- Degrees and Certificates of Higher Education awarded by the prestigious Lancaster University
- No traditional end of year exams**
- Study one module at a time
- Courses co-designed with industry
- Fixed morning or afternoon timetable***
- Multiple start dates throughout the year
- Focus on Character and Personal Development
UA92 scored higher than all Greater Manchester Universities for Teaching, Academic Support, Mental Health Support Services and Assessment and Feedback in the National Student Survey 2023.*
THIS COURSE IS TAUGHT AT
UA92 Business School
Our game-changing UA92 Business School in the city-centre of Manchester opened in September 2023. As our central hub for enterprise, it will transform the way we deliver our Business and Accounting courses. The campus is in the heart of Manchester's thriving business district, less than one minute from Salford Central train station, and well connected to the rest of Manchester and beyond.FIND US
UA92 Business School Baskerville House Browncross Street Manchester UK M3 5FS
Careers In Accounting and Finance
What’s next?
This 1-year course is the perfect stepping stone to a full accounting and finance degree. If you pass the Cert HE successfully, you will automatically be eligible to progress to the second year of the 3-year degree programme.
If you choose to leave after the 1-year Cert HE, you’ll walk away with a valuable level 4 qualification which will support your job applications in the sector.
The financial services sector offers many exciting career paths, and you might choose to pursue a role in public accounting, corporate finance, management consulting, government agencies or non-for-profit organisations.
Industry Partnerships
We have over 60 industry partners who support our mission to develop career-ready graduates. These partnerships provide you with access to industry-leading expertise, mentorship opportunities and work-place experiences.
Our industry partners play a vital role in shaping both the curriculum you study and your student experience. From delivering guest lectures and masterclasses to providing internships and graduate roles. Here are just some of our partners:
KPMG
One of the big 4 accounting firms, KPMG provides audit, tax and advisory services to many of the world’s leading businesses. KPMG have supported business students with guest speaker sessions, mentoring, insight days and work experience programmes.
TalkTalk
Supporting UK businesses of every shape and size, delivering fantastic connectivity, affordable prices and brilliant service. TalkTalk have supported business students with guest speaker sessions, mentoring, insight days and work experience programmes.
Sedulo
Sedulo is one the fastest growing UK-mid-tier business advisory firms working with SMEs, corporates, not-for-profits and private clients. Sedulo has supported UA92’s guest speaker sessions, work experiences programme and has employed a UA92 graduate.
Gateley
Gateley is a Legal and Professional services group which recently won The Times Best Law Firms Award. Gateley has sponsored three student bursaries, creating enrichment opportunities including networking, work experiences and providing mentors.
JD Group
The JD group is a leading global omni-channel retailer of sports fashion and outdoor brands. They support our mentoring and work experience programmes.
Legal & General
Legal and General is one of the UK’s leading financial services groups and global investors. They support our students by providing live projects and mentoring opportunities to connect students to industry.
Meet the Business Team
Firoz Bhaiyat
Head of Business
Emma Gaskill
Course Leader
Andrea Bennett
Senior Lecturer
Donna Walsh
Lecturer
Firoz Bhaiyat
Head of Business
Emma Gaskill
Course Leader
Andrea Bennett
Senior Lecturer
Donna Walsh
Lecturer
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*The NSS results referred to above compares UA92’s results against the 4 Universities in Greater Manchester (University of Bolton, Manchester Metropolitan University, Salford University and The University of Manchester). Teaching, Assessment and Feedback and Academic support refers to the average score across all questions in these themes. Mental health support services refers to question: How well communicated was information about your university/college’s mental wellbeing support services?
** There may be exams in some subject areas where external accreditations are available.
*** If you start in February, April or June or as an accelerated student, we can’t guarantee your timetable will be fixed am/pm throughout your studies.
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
The standard entry requirements for the Accounting and Finance Cert HE course is 64 UCAS points.* However, each application is assessed on an individual basis, taking into consideration a wide range of factors. Depending on your personal circumstances, and in line with our Contextual Admissions Policy, your application may still be considered if you have less than 104 UCAS Points. Alternatively, we have other courses that we can offer. If you would like to know more about applying to UA92 or have any questions about our entry requirements, please contact our Student Futures Team.
LEVEL 2
- 2 GCSEs at Grade C/4 or above including English Language and Maths.
- Accepted Alternatives: Functional Skills Level 2 (English and Maths)
LEVEL 3
- UCAS Points: 64
- A Levels: CC (64 equivalent)
- BTEC National Extended Diploma: MPP
- BTEC Diploma: MM
- T Levels: P (C+)
- Scottish Advanced Highers: DD
- IB: 24 points with 14 from Higher Level Subjects
NON-TRADITONAL
Some qualifications do not carry UCAS Tariff points but may still be considered. We take into account a range of qualifications and work/life experience that can demonstrate your ability to succeed on the course. Each application is assessed on an individual basis, taking into consideration a wide range of factors.
INTERNATIONAL
International Baccalaureat
Pass the IB Diploma with minimum 24 points overall, with 14 points from Higher Level Subjects.
English Language Requirements
In addition to meeting the academic criteria, if your first language isn’t English, you may be asked for a recognised English language qualification. This is especially important if you are not a national of a majority English speaking country or you haven’t completed a degree in English. If you are an international student, in order to obtain a student visa, you will be required to demonstrate that you have the correct level of English language competency to study in the UK.
- IELTS: Overall score of 6.5, with no section lower than 5.5
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