Gain a degree
Complete an academic degree that will support your chosen career
Benefits
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Meet employers
Start your career while at university buy working at a major accountancy firm
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Get ahead
Get a head start on your peers by beginning your career while at university
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Qualify faster
Gain credits towards ACA exam modules and work experience requirements
KPMG
One of the Big Four multinational auditing firms, KPMG employs more than 12,000 staff in the UK across 20+ offices. KPMG offers tax, assurance, audit and advisory services, as well as risk and management consultancy services.
BPP University
KPMG has joined forces with BPP University and ICAEW to offer a three-year postgraduate programme for students looking to complete the ACA.
The route sees you study full time at BPP University, completing its Graduate Diploma in Accounting (GDA) and 14 of the 15 ACA modules in 12 months.
PwC
Another of the Big Four global financial service providers PwC operates in 157 countries offering assurance, tax and advisory services. PwC has partnered with ICAEW and a number of universities to create the Flying Start Programme.
The programme offers you the opportunity to gain a degree, study elements of the ACA and complete a significant proportion of the practical work experience needed to qualify as an ICAEW Chartered Accountant.
In the UK
Degrees offered in partnership with UK universities offer credit to the Certificate and Professional Level modules of the ACA and include three work experience placements at PwC offices.
The placements are paid and take place during term time of your second, third and fourth years on the course.
After completing a Flying Start Programme degree in the UK you will only have to study the three Advanced Level ACA modules and fulfil the outstanding work experience requirements to qualify as an ICAEW Chartered Accountant.
You can join a Flying Start Programme in the UK at Newcastle University, Nottingham University Business School, Henley Business School, University of Reading and University of Manchester, Alliance Business School.
Newcastle University
Course: BA (Hons) Business Accounting and Finance
Duration: 4 years (full time)
Entry requirements:
- A levels: AAB (excluding General Studies)
- International Baccalaureate: 35 points
- GCSEs: Maths A and English B.
The Henley Business School (University of Reading)
Course: BA (Hons) Business and Accounting
Duration: 4 years (full time)
Entry requirements:
- A levels: AAB
- GCSEs: Maths A and English B.
- International Baccalaureate: 35 points
Nottingham University Business School
Course: BSc Accountancy
Duration: 4 years (full time)
Entry requirements:
- A levels: AAB
- GCSEs: Maths B and two further GCSEs grade C or above.
- International Baccalaureate: 34 points, including 18 points at Higher Level.
University of Manchester
Course: BSc Business Accounting with Industrial/Professional Experience
Entry Requirements
A-levels: AAA
International Baccalaureate offer: 36 points overall. 6,6,6 in Higher Level subjects.
GCSE: A Maths B English Language
Queen Mary University of London
Course: BSc (Hons) Accounting
Entry Requirements
Grades AAA at A-Level (excluding General Studies, Critical Thinking and Use of Mathematics)
Minimum five GCSE passes including English at grade C or 4 and Maths at grade A or 7.
International Baccalaureate: minimum of 36 points overall, including 6, 6, 6 from three Higher Level subjects
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Training internationally
If you want to train for the ACA in another country, you must ensure you are entitled to work in that country. It is your responsibility to understand what work visa you need and how to secure one. ICAEW cannot support you in this process, but your potential employer might be able to offer advice.