Manchester Metropolitan University
Financial Management (Top-Up) BSc (Hons)
Manchester Metropolitan University

Key Course Facts

Student Reviews

Below you can see course specific reviews for 20 graduates of Financial Management (Top-Up) BSc (Hons) at Manchester Metropolitan University for each of the survey questions in comparison to the average for all UK degree courses in Sport and Exercise Sciences.

Overall student satisfaction
67 /100
20 total respondents
The NSS is commissioned by the Office for Students

Salary

Salary of Graduates in Sport and Exercise Sciences

Important: Salary data below is not course specific, but contains data of all students of Sport and Exercise Sciences at the university. Due to data collection methodology, salary data is mainly based on data related to undergraduate students.

  15 months after graduation 3 years after graduation 5 years after graduation
Median salary £21000 £19500 £24000
25-75 percentile range £19000 - £25000 £15500 - £23500 £19000 - £29000


Salary of all UK Graduates of Sport and Exercise Sciences

  15 months after graduation 3 years after graduation 5 years after graduation
Median salary £22438 £20448 £24818
25-75 percentile range £18849 - £25991 £15981 - £24541 £19498 - £30391

Course Description

We’ve recently re-designed this course for students with a Higher National Diploma, foundation degree or equivalent qualification. You’ll be the perfect match for studying with us if you want to prepare for postgraduate study or stand out when applying for roles in the financial sector.

Studying for just one year, you’ll build on your existing background in finance or a related area. We’ve recently designed the units on this programme – our teaching team have spent hours on research to make sure the content is relevant and reflects the current financial environment.

A unique blend of units

What really makes this programme stand out is the range of areas we cover. You’ll look at emerging topics such as blockchain technology for payment systems, and explore how Islamic finance offers an innovative and ethical approach in this sector.

Being able to apply your skills is essential too. That’s why we’ve included a live research project where you’ll have direct contact with a bank or financial planning firm. You’ll have the chance to liaise with professionals and develop a range of skills, including client-relationship management and problem solving.

Insight into the world of finance

Our teaching team have expertise in a range of areas including accounting, banking, wealth management and insurance. They will not only be able to share a wealth of experience, but also their research in a variety of areas.

You’ll finish the course with a CV stuffed with sought-after skills including report writing and critical thinking. Not only will you be able to make conclusions based on evidence, but you’ll also be able to form your own opinions across a whole host of current topics.

  • FEATURES AND BENEFITS
  • Add a degree to your CV – you’ll spend a year topping-up your qualification to build on your knowledge and fast-track your success in the world of finance.
  • Learn from financial experts – many members of our teaching team have worked for big multinational companies like Lloyds, Morgan Stanley and NatWest.
  • Triple accredited – our business school holds the globally recognised trio of accreditations from EQUIS, AACSB and AMBA, placing us among the best business schools in the world.
  • Develop the skills for PG study – learn how to analyse research, refine arguments and write reports.
  • Benefit from dedicated support – this course has its own programme leader who understands the challenges you might face transitioning to this level of study.
  • Learn to liaise with leaders – for the live research project, you’ll help an organisation solve a real challenge they’re facing in today’s turbulent times.
  • Broaden your knowledge – our teaching team have designed a unique blend of modules to cover the most relevant areas of financial management.

Jobs & Career Perspectives

15 months after graduation, graduates of this course were asked about what they do and, if they are working, about their current job and their perspectives.

Current jobs

Required skill level of job after 15 months

Jobs of graduates of this course (15 months after graduation)

Example below based on all graduates of Financial Management (Top-Up) BSc (Hons) at Manchester Metropolitan University

35% Finance Professionals
10% Teaching Professionals
10% Business and public service associate professionals
5% Business, Research and Administrative Professionals
5% Elementary occupations
5% Information Technology Professionals
5% Sports and fitness occupations
5% Science, engineering and technology associate professionals
5% Business and Financial Project Management Professionals
5% Information Technology Professionals

Entry Requirements / Admissions

UCAS Tariff of Accepted Students for this course

Requirements for international students / English requirements

IELTS academic test score (similar tests may be accepted as well)

    • 6.5
    • All other courses
    • 5.5
    • Foundation / Pathway Courses
    • 6.5
    • Graduate Degrees
    • 6.0
    • Undergraduate Degrees
Get advice on which foundation courses are best for you to still study Financial Management (Top-Up), BSc (Hons), if you do not meet the minimum requirements in terms of UCAS score, A levels, or English language requirements.

Costs

Average student cost of living in the UK

Rent £518
Water, gas electricity, internet (at home) £50
Supermarket shopping £81
Clothing £35
Eating out £33
Alcohol £27
Takeaways / food deliveries £30
Going out / entertainment (excl.alcohol, food) £24
Holidays and weekend trips £78
Transport within city £17
Self-care / sports £20
Stationary / books £13
Mobile phone / internet £13
Cable TV / streaming £7
Insurance £51
Other £95
  
Average student cost of living £1092

London costs approx 34% more than average, mainly due to rent being 67% higher than average of other cities. For students staying in student halls, costs of water, gas, electricity, wifi are generally included in the rental. Students in smaller cities where accommodation is in walking/biking distance transport costs tend to be significantly smaller.

How to apply

Application deadline:

January 1, 2025

This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.

Possible Entry Points:

  • year 1 (Default entry point)

University Rankings

Positions of Manchester Metropolitan University in top UK and global rankings.

Rankings of Manchester Metropolitan University in related subject specific rankings.

Business

    • #24 
    • #151 
    Finance

    [Published ]

See all 32 university rankings of Manchester Metropolitan University

About Manchester Metropolitan University

Manchester Metropolitan University is a publicly funded institution, founded in 1970 in the city of Manchester. Located in the heart of the city, students can take full advantage of being less than a ten minute walk away from the City Centre. Academically, the university offers all of the more common Liberal Arts programmes, but also some less frequently seen subjects such as Criminology and Sociology. Graduate students can expect to enjoy the privacy and quiet of the university’s seventh floor, which is entirely dedicated to post-graduate and PhD studies.

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Student composition of Manchester Metropolitan University

undergraduates:
27525
postgraduates:
5195
Total:
32720
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