BSc (Hons) Business Accounting

Introduction

This course is for school-leavers and career-switchers who are interested in gaining a business accounting degree alongside an accelerated start to a career as a professional Chartered Accountant.

Chartered Accountants provide trusted advice and guidance to businesses and hold influential positions as business leaders, decision-makers and trusted advisers. From the largest listed companies to the most interesting and influential organisations, you’ll find a Chartered Accountant shaping their success.

This challenging course offers students the chance to gain a business degree as well as completing 80% of the qualifying exams and work-experience required to gain the coveted ICAEW ACA Chartered Accountant qualification. All work placements will be paid, offering students the ability to earn whilst they learn.

This is a four-year bachelor’s degree programme, you will have a paid work placement at a global Big Four accountancy firm for approximately 12 weeks (one term) in each academic year. They may be further opportunities for paid internships over the extended summer break.

You will undertake a 12 week work placement each year at a financial services organisation. UCJ work with PwC as the lead partner, you can find information on their exciting Flying Start programme here

Please note:
Course fees could be subject to change.
This course will only run if sufficient applications are received.

Course Overview

BSc (Hons) Business Accounting

Entry requirements

  • 112 UCAS points
  • GCSE Maths at grade 6 or above and English at grade 4 or above
  • Other Level 3 qualifications will be considered and mature applicants with relevant professional experience or qualifications will be considered on an individual basis

Cost per year

£7,151.25

Course length

A 4-year full time course commencing September 2025 and ending June 2029.

Exact dates: 15th September 2025 - 20th June 2029

Work experience

Learners on this course will undertake work-based learning in each year, and are required to demonstrate a range of professional competencies. Applicants will be supported to secure suitable placement opportunities. 

PwC is the College's lead partner and work placements are available, subject to applicant suitability to join the PwC Flying Start programme. 

BSc (Hons) Business Accounting

Entry requirements

  • 112 UCAS points
  • GCSE Maths at grade 6 or above and English at grade 4 or above
  • Other Level 3 qualifications will be considered and mature applicants with relevant professional experience or qualifications will be considered on an individual basis

Cost per year

£7,151.25

Course length

A 4-year full time course commencing September 2026 and ending June 2030.

Exact dates: 14th September 2026 - 19th June 2030

Work experience

Learners on this course will undertake work-based learning in each year, and are required to demonstrate a range of professional competencies. Applicants will be supported to secure suitable placement opportunities. 

PwC is the College's lead partner and work placements are available, subject to applicant suitability to join the PwC Flying Start programme. 

BSc (Hons) Business Accounting

Entry requirements

  • 112 UCAS points
  • GCSE Maths at grade 6 or above and English at grade 4 or above
  • Other Level 3 qualifications will be considered and mature applicants with relevant professional experience or qualifications will be considered on an individual basis

Cost per year

£7,621.10

Course length

A 4-year full time course commencing September 2024 and ending June 2028.

Exact dates: 16th September 2024 - 21st June 2028

Work experience

Learners on this course will undertake work-based learning in each year, and are required to demonstrate a range of professional competencies. Applicants will be supported to secure suitable placement opportunities. 

PwC is the College's lead partner and work placements are available, subject to applicant suitability to join the PwC Flying Start programme. 

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