Accountancy

Our courses also attract maximum professional body exemptions from all the accountancy professional bodies (ACCA, CIMA, CIPFA, ICAEW). Thanks to accreditations like these, our Institute of Management Greater Manchester maintains strong relationships with professional bodies and businesses at both local and national level. 

At the University of Bolton, we focus on providing our students with practical, industry experience, as well as creating a positive learning environment. Our small class sizes and passionate lecturers, who are all qualified accountants with vast practical experience in industry and practice, are key to ensuring you graduate with flying colours. 

Benefits you can enjoy whilst you study accountancy here include:

• Access to leading employers 

• Regular networking events 

• High profile business lectures

• State-of-the-art teaching facilities and environment within the multi-million-pound Institute of Management Greater Manchester

Accountants are essential in any business, whether it is planning and forecasting, budgeting and control, or taxation and decision making. All FTSE 100 companies have a qualified accountant on their board. Our courses are designed to give you a strong academic and vocational background for a long-lasting career. Here’s what you can expect from our accounting courses:

• Lecturers’ up-to-date subject knowledge which combines real-world case studies and exemplary teaching in small groups

• Personalised support and advice on studies and career planning

• Industry-related opportunities through excellent support from the Bolton Society of Chartered Accountants and other local employers 

Our approach to your education at the University of Bolton is ‘Teaching Intensive, Research Informed’ and we are proud to know our students by their name and not their student number. This student-first approach has led to our current position as one of the top five universities in the UK for student satisfaction, as awarded by The Complete University Guide 2020. 

Some of the potential career options after studying these courses include (please note that some roles may require additional qualifications and/or work experience for entry): 

• A chartered accountant in practice and industry

• Company Secretary or CEO of large and medium-sized organisations

• Auditor

• Tax advisor 

• Financial controller

• Forensic accountant

If you have any more questions about studying at the University of Bolton, our award-winning student services team are here to put your mind at ease about any queries related to accommodation, finance, funding, health and wellbeing, disability support or anything else you may need.