Program overview
Accounting and Business is your gateway to a career in a vast range of industries – graduates with a finance background are in high demand by employers and can go on to work at the highest level in organisations of all kinds.
A unique combination of theory and practice will empower you to:
- Gain a broad-based education in accounting and finance.
- Develop a combination of sound theoretical and practical skills necessary to start your career.
- Enjoy placement opportunities and engage with leading brands.
All UA92 degrees are awarded by Lancaster University.
Study options

Requirements
Exams:
- IELTS
- TOEFL iBT
Entry requirements are country-specific.
Recognised English language tests:
- IELTS Academic (Foundation: 5.5 with no score below 5.5; Year One: 6.0 with no score lower than 5.5)
- ToEFL IBT (Foundation: 72 overall, minimum of 17 in listening, 18 in reading, 17 in speaking and 20 in writing; Year One: 80 overall, minimum of 17 in listening, 18 in reading, 17 in speaking and 20 in writing
- ToEFL IBT Special Home Edition (Foundation: 72 overall, minimum of 17 in listening, 18 in reading, 17 in speaking and 20 in writing; Year One: 80 overall, minimum of 17 in listening, 18 in reading, 17 in speaking and 20 in writing)
- CAE (Foundation: 162 overall with at least 162 in each element; Year One: 169 overall with at least 162 in each element)
- CPE (Foundation: 162 overall with at least 162 in each element; Year One: 169 overall with at least 162 in each element)
- LanguageCert English Language (Foundation: B2 Communicator with 25 in each skill area; Year One: B2 Communicator with 25 in each skill area)
- Common European Framework (Foundation: B2; Year One: B2)
- GSCE (Foundation: Grade C/4; Year One: Grade C/4)
- International Baccalaureate (IB) Standard Level English Language Syllabus (Foundation: 5+; Year One: 5+)
- International Baccalaureate (IB) Higher Level English Language Syllabus (Foundation: 4+; Year One: 4+)
- Pearson Test of English (Foundation: 50 with no score lower than 42; Year One: 50 with no score lower than 42)
- Trinity College London – Integrated Skills in English (Foundation: ISE II - Pass; Year One: ISE II - Pass)
- GCSE/ IGCSE/ O Level English (Foundation: Yes - Grade C/4; Year One: Yes - Grade C/4)
Country-specific tests are available here.
Career opportunities
KPMG are one of the world’s leading providers of Audit, Tax and Advisory services with a large regional base in Manchester. All Accounting and Finance Students at UA92 get regular interaction with the KPMG team through a range of bespoke activities. Students will benefit from Insight Days with the KPMG team where they will meet and network with KPMG employees, as well as enjoy regular guest lectures and masterclasses on specific areas such as Management Accountancy. The UA92 academic team work directly with KPMG to ensure the taught content is pertinent to industry needs.