Eligibility for the degree

Until May 2026, you can gain a BSc (Hons) degree in Applied Accounting while you work towards achieving your ACCA Qualification.

To be awarded the Oxford Brookes BSc (Hons) in Applied Accounting you must:

• Complete all ACCA Applied Knowledge and Applied Skills exams - including taking and passing Financial Reporting (FR), Audit and Assurance (AA) and Financial Management (FM).
• Complete and pass the Oxford Brookes University Research and Analysis Project.
• Complete the ACCA Ethics and Professional Skills module according to the Research and Analysis Project submission dates.
• Be up-to-date with the payment of your ACCA subscription fees.
• Demonstrate currency of knowledge by either:
  • passing your RAP within 10 years of the earliest of: the date of your first ACCA examination pass, or the date of your first ACCA exemption being granted
    
    or
  • passing 3 ACCA examinations (either Applied Skills or Strategic Professional) within 5 years of submission of your RAP
    
    or
  • being a full member of ACCA of good standing, over 1 year of ACCA Membership (CPD and fees must be up to date)

If you are a member who gained exemptions from Financial Reporting (was F7), Audit and Assurance (was F8) and Financial Management (was F9) then you are not eligible for the BSc Applied Accounting.

BSc Professional Accountancy with University of London

From December 2025, applications will be open for our new BSc collaboration with the University of London. Providing eligible ACCA students, affiliates and members the opportunity to maximise their career opportunities and stand out from the crowd. 

Learn more about the BSc Professional Accountancy with the University of London