ACCA and University of London launch honours pathway for aspiring accountants

The course has been designed to fit in with a student’s journey through the ACCA qualification, with a clear pathway for those wanting to attain a degree. ACCA students will be able to apply for the degree from December this year.

Like the ACCA qualification, students will have the flexibility to study for the B.Sc. online anywhere in the world. They can choose between supported online learning or, as it becomes available, face-to-face tuition support, through the University of London's network of recognised teaching centres.

“Choosing between a professional and an academic qualification is a significant dilemma for many students. This new route offers a great career launchpad for those who want to do both at the same time,” said Alan Hatfield, ACCA executive director of content, quality, and innovation.

“The University of London is world-renowned with a global reach and values that mirror ours. This new route supports our efforts to increase inclusion and opportunity in the accountancy profession, and to bridge the accountancy skills gap that exists in many countries.”

Alan Hatfield, ACCA executive director of content, quality, and innovation. Photo: ACCA Vietnam

The B.Sc. (Hons) in professional accountancy builds on an existing collaboration between the two bodies, under which ACCA members and affiliates have the opportunity to attain an M.Sc. in professional accountancy.

Dr. Sky Zheng, executive director of University of London Worldwide, said, “We have a longstanding commitment to innovating the way we provide accessible, quality, distance education to students around the world. This includes providing courses that allow students to choose the best learning experience to suit them and their needs, whether professional or academic.”

Dr. Sky Zheng, executive director of University of London Worldwide. Photo: ACCA Vietnam

“This B.Sc. course, delivered in collaboration with ACCA, gives students the best of both worlds, gaining both credentials simultaneously to improve their career prospects in global accountancy. We look forward to helping develop the next generation of qualified professionals who can meet the evolving demands of the business world,” he added.

This collaboration represents the coming together of two world-class brands. The University of London is a leading provider of digital and blended education, offering degrees in partnership with their seventeen federation partners to around 40,000 students in 190 countries. ACCA supports a diverse community of over 252,500 members and 526,000 future members in 180 countries.

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