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Belfast Metropolitan College

Accounting

United Kingdom · UCAS U005

  • Level

    Bachelor

  • Duration

    2 Years

  • Campus

    Titanic Quarter Campus

  • Intl. Tuition

    Fee not confirmed

  • Intake

    2026-09-07

  • UCAS code

    U005

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Course Overview

Accounting at Belfast Metropolitan College in United Kingdom is a bachelor programme designed to give you both rigorous academic grounding and exposure to current practice in the field.

  • Study with academics who are active researchers and industry practitioners, with regular contact through seminars, tutorials, and project work.
  • Develop core knowledge in your first year before specialising through optional modules in later years tailored to your interests and career goals.
  • Build practical, transferable skills — analysis, communication, teamwork, and project delivery — that employers across sectors actively look for.
  • Access dedicated employability support including internships, placements, alumni mentoring, and a careers service that connects students to graduate roles.
  • Join a global student community with extracurricular societies, sports, volunteering, and study-abroad opportunities to round out your university experience.

Career snapshot (indicative)

Accounting graduates typically pursue ACA, ACCA or CIMA qualifications while working at the Big Four (Deloitte, PwC, EY, KPMG), mid-tier firms or in-house finance teams across every major industry.

Student life (indicative)

Belfast is a historic university city with a compact, walkable centre and a good range of pubs, cafés and cultural venues. The student community is central to city life.

The University at a Glance

Student Population

12,000

Staff Ratio

19.0:1

International

12.0%

Career Prospects

Avg Starting Salary

£26,070

First-year earnings

Costs & Living

Intl. Tuition

Fee not confirmed

Check the university's official fee page

City & Location

Mid-size city (200k-499k inhabitants)

Course Curriculum

Year 1

  • Foundations of Accounting
  • Academic and Research Skills
  • Quantitative Methods
  • Introduction to Theory and Practice
  • Optional language or breadth module.

Year 2

  • Intermediate Accounting topics
  • Applied Methods and Tools
  • Group Project
  • Two optional pathway modules
  • Career and Industry Insights.

Entry Requirements

No specific entry requirements listed.

Assessment Methods

Assessment is varied across the programme and may include: Written examinations across foundational modules; Coursework essays and analytical reports; Group and individual projects with presentations; Practical lab, studio, or fieldwork assessments where relevant; A final-year dissertation or capstone project that lets you specialise in a topic of your choice.

Campus & City Life

Student Population

12,000

Total students

Staff Ratio

19:1

Students per staff

International Students

12%

Of student body

Campus at a Glance

City Size

Mid-size city (200k-499k inhabitants)

Climate (indicative)

Cool maritime

Safety Index (indicative)

8.0/10

Transport

Moderate (coach or indirect connections)

Social Scene

Friendly community | Coastal lifestyle

Student Life & City (indicative)

Belfast is a historic university city with a compact, walkable centre and a good range of pubs, cafés and cultural venues. The student community is central to city life.

  • Belfast is a historic university city with a compact, walkable centre and a good range of pubs, cafés and cultural venues.
  • The student community is central to city life.

What Students Love

  • Historic city & heritage
  • Active pub & club scene
  • Vibrant nightlife & bars
  • Rich arts & cultural scene

University Stats

Total Students12,000
Student-to-Staff Ratio19:1
International Students12%
Safety Index (indicative)8.0/10

Career & Outcomes

Avg Starting Salary

£26,070

Average first-year salary

Placement Year

✗ Not offered

Industry work experience

Career Outcomes Overview (indicative)

Accounting graduates typically pursue ACA, ACCA or CIMA qualifications while working at the Big Four (Deloitte, PwC, EY, KPMG), mid-tier firms or in-house finance teams across every major industry.

  • Accounting graduates typically pursue ACA, ACCA or CIMA qualifications while working at the Big Four (Deloitte, PwC, EY, KPMG), mid-tier firms or in-house finance teams across every major industry.

Top Industries for Graduates

  • Business
  • Healthcare
  • Education

Study Abroad Opportunities

Y

  • Y

Costs & Living Expenses

Intl. Tuition

Fee not confirmed

Check the university's official fee page

Overall Cost of Living (indicative)

MEDIUM

This location has moderate living costs. Standard student budget recommended.

Monthly Student Budget (indicative)

Housing£608/mo
Food & Groceries£229/mo
Transport£63/mo
Estimated Monthly Total£1,050
Annual living costs£12,608/yr

Cost Overview (indicative)

One of the UK's more affordable student cities — a $1,330/month budget (housing $770, food $290, transport $80) covers everything comfortably. A comfortable student lifestyle at costs well below London and the South East.

  • One of the UK's more affordable student cities — a $1,330/month budget (housing $770, food $290, transport $80) covers everything comfortably.
  • A comfortable student lifestyle at costs well below London and the South East.