The BSc Professional Accountancy is offered by the University of London in collaboration with ACCA and has been designed specifically for eligible ACCA students, affiliates and members.
The programme provides an opportunity to combine professional ACCA progression with an internationally recognised academic degree. Eligible ACCA achievements are recognised towards the degree, allowing students to complete the remaining University of London requirements without undertaking a traditional three-year undergraduate programme from the beginning.
Depending on eligibility, study progression and module availability, the BSc can be completed in as little as 12 months, while students have up to three years to complete the programme. Students can study online from anywhere in the world or, where available, through a University of London Recognised Teaching Centre.
Virtual Mentoring (VM) provides independent mentoring and guidance to candidates considering or undertaking the BSc Professional Accountancy. Our support is tailored to each student’s ACCA background, study progress and individual mentoring requirements.
The BSc Professional Accountancy provides a valuable opportunity for ACCA students, affiliates and members to complement their professional studies with an academic qualification from the University of London.
Gain an Internationally Recognised Degree: The programme enables eligible ACCA candidates to add a University of London undergraduate degree to their professional profile, strengthening the combination of academic knowledge and professional accountancy skills.
Build on Your Existing ACCA Progress: Eligible ACCA achievements are recognised towards the degree. This means candidates do not need to start a conventional undergraduate programme from the beginning.
Complete the Degree in as Little as 12 Months: Because eligible ACCA achievements are recognised, the remaining BSc requirements may be completed in as little as one year. The University allows students to complete the programme over a period of up to three years.
Continue Your ACCA Progression: The Financial Management and Performance Management modules within the BSc are aligned with the corresponding ACCA examinations. Where applicable, successful completion can provide the relevant ACCA exemptions.
Study from Anywhere: Students can choose online study or study through a Recognised Teaching Centre where an appropriate centre is available. Online study provides flexibility for students who are combining their studies with employment, ACCA progression or other commitments.
The BSc Professional Accountancy is available to eligible ACCA students, affiliates and members. Eligibility is particularly important because it depends not only on which ACCA examinations you have completed, but also on how those examinations were completed, any exemptions held, and when certain examinations were passed.
Eligibility for ACCA Students: ACCA students can apply for the BSc Professional Accountancy if they meet the required eligibility conditions. They must have no outstanding debt or legal flags on their ACCA account. They must also have passed, or received exemptions from, the Applied Knowledge examinations , Business and Technology (BT), Management Accounting (MA) and Financial Accounting (FA) as well as Corporate and Business Law (LW). Students must have passed Financial Reporting (FR), Taxation (TX) and Audit and Assurance (AA) directly with ACCA. If a student has an exemption from any of these three examinations, the exemption must be forfeited and the relevant examination passed with ACCA before becoming eligible for the BSc programme. However, an exemption cannot be forfeited if the student has already passed a Strategic Professional examination.
The Five-Year Rule: Students must also meet the five-year eligibility requirement. At the date they start the BSc programme, no more than five years should have passed since they passed any one of FR, TX or AA. For example, candidates joining the September 2026 intake must have passed all three examinations from the September 2021 examination session onwards. Students planning to join a later intake should therefore check their examination dates carefully against the applicable five-year period.
ACCA Affiliates and Members: ACCA affiliates and members can also apply for the BSc Professional Accountancy if they meet the relevant eligibility requirements. Their previous examination passes and exemptions are particularly important when determining eligibility. They should therefore review their ACCA examination and exemption history carefully before applying.
Unsure About Your Eligibility? Eligibility may sometimes be difficult to determine, particularly if you have older ACCA examination passes, exemptions, or have already progressed to the Strategic Professional level. We (VM) can review your individual circumstances and help you understand the eligibility requirements and available options before you proceed with your BSc Professional Accountancy application.
One of the main benefits of the BSc Professional Accountancy is that it recognises your existing ACCA progress. Eligible students receive 240 credits through Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) based on specified ACCA examinations. This means you do not need to start a traditional three-year undergraduate degree from the beginning. Instead, you complete the remaining 120 credits through the University of London, consisting of the Financial Management module, Performance Management module and Project.
It is important to understand that RPL recognises your previous ACCA achievements, but you must still complete all three modules required for the BSc programme. If you are planning to take this degree and have not yet completed ACCA’s Financial Management (FM) and Performance Management (PM) exams, you should consider your study route carefully, as successful completion of the corresponding BSc modules may provide the relevant ACCA exemptions and help you avoid additional exam and exemption costs.
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The remaining BSc programme comprises 120 credits and consists of three modules:
| Module | Credits | Main Area |
| Financial Management | 30 | Financing, investment, valuation and risk |
| Performance Management | 30 | Planning, budgeting, control and performance evaluation |
| Project | 60 | Independent research, analysis and communication |
| Total | 120 | Remaining BSc study |
The programme may be studied either full-time or part-time and can be completed over one to three years.
Financial Management – 30 Credits: The Financial Management module develops students’ understanding of financial management issues within modern organisations. The module covers areas including financing decisions, investment decisions, valuation and financial risk and helps students develop their ability to make and justify appropriate financial management decisions.
Performance Management – 30 Credits: The Performance Management module develops students’ understanding of the use of accounting and performance information within organisations. It focuses on areas such as planning, budgeting, control, performance measurement, evaluation and the use of management information to support organisational decision-making.
Project – 60 Credits: The Project represents a significant part of the BSc programme. Students identify an appropriate issue for investigation and undertake individual research while developing their understanding of research methods and methodologies. The Project provides an opportunity to demonstrate research, analytical, critical-thinking and communication skills through a substantial written submission.
The Financial Management and Performance Management modules are normally delivered over 16-week blocks followed by an online examination, while the Project runs over two teaching sessions and is assessed through written submission.
March 2027 Intake
The next application cycle is for the March 2027 intake.
Applicants should submit their application directly to the University of London during the relevant application window.
Programme dates may be updated by ACCA or the University of London. Candidates should therefore always confirm the latest dates before applying.
The University of London determines programme fees according to the student’s applicable fee band and chosen mode of study.
For the 2026–27 academic year, the published web-supported full programme fees are:
Please note: University of London programme fees and any Recognised Teaching Centre fees are separate from Virtual Mentoring’s mentoring fee.
Undertaking the BSc Professional Accountancy requires more than simply meeting the entry requirements. Students need to understand the programme structure, manage their studies alongside ACCA and professional commitments, prepare effectively for assessments and successfully complete the Project.
Virtual Mentoring (VM) provides independent mentoring and guidance tailored to the circumstances and requirements of individual students. With more than 19 years of mentoring experience, our objective is to help students understand the requirements, organise their studies effectively and develop the skills needed to complete their work to an appropriate academic standard.
Eligibility and Initial Guidance: We can discuss your ACCA examination history, exemptions and current status to help you understand the programme’s published eligibility requirements and identify matters that should be clarified before applying.
Study and Route Planning: We help students develop a realistic study plan considering their BSc modules, ACCA progression, professional commitments and available study time.
Financial Management Mentoring: Students can receive guidance to improve their understanding of Financial Management concepts, strengthen their analytical approach and prepare effectively for the module requirements and assessment.
Performance Management Mentoring: Our mentoring can support students in developing their understanding of Performance Management concepts and applying appropriate techniques to planning, control, performance evaluation and decision-making.
Project Mentoring
The Project requires students to move beyond examination-based study and demonstrate independent research, analysis and academic communication.
VM can provide guidance on areas such as:
The research, analysis, conclusions and final assessed work must remain the student’s own.
Review and Constructive Feedback: Where included within the agreed mentoring arrangement, students may submit their own work for review and receive constructive feedback to help identify areas requiring further development.
Progress and Deadline Management: We can help students plan their work around important academic deadlines and maintain steady progress throughout their studies.
ACCA Progression Guidance: Where appropriate, we can also discuss how BSc study may interact with the student’s remaining ACCA progression so that both routes can be planned more effectively.
Virtual Mentoring has been supporting accountancy and finance students and professionals for more than 19 years.
Our approach is based on individual mentoring rather than a one-size-fits-all tuition model. We understand that students may have different academic backgrounds, ACCA examination histories, professional experience, work commitments and levels of support required.
Our mentoring offers:
Our objective is to provide practical, professional and ethical mentoring while helping students become more confident and independent in their academic work.
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