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Dual award programmes

By completing a bachelor’s degree that includes a minimum of two ACCA Applied Skills exams and the Ethics and Professional Skills Module, you can graduate with the Advanced Diploma in Accounting and Business alongside your degree, enhancing your employability by giving you a competitive edge.

What is a dual award programme?

The ACCA Dual Award (Advanced Diploma) programme supports universities and their students by providing an opportunity to stand out in the graduate market. Students graduate with two recognised qualifications: a bachelor’s degree and the Advanced Diploma in Accounting and Business.

By completing a minimum of two ACCA exams and the Ethics and Professional Skills Module (EPSM), alongside gaining exemptions from the remaining Applied Knowledge and Applied Skills exams, students demonstrate both exam achievement and recognised prior learning – enhancing their appeal to employers.

Why study a dual award programme?

  1. 01 Dual recognition

    Graduate with a bachelor’s degree and a professional qualification, demonstrating academic achievement and professional competence.

  2. 02 Stand out to top employers

    Gain a competitive edge in the graduate market with developed professional skills and credentials valued by top employers.

  3. 03 Go global

    ACCA is a globally recognised accountancy and business qualification, trusted by employers in 180+ countries. Whatever your ambition, our qualifications will help you get there.

  4. 04 Outstanding support

    Access ACCA’s world-class learning resources and career support to help you succeed in your studies and beyond.

Current dual award programmes

We’re working with selected universities in specific markets to establish these programmes. You can see the current programmes operated by our university partners below. The list is expected to grow in the near future.

University Country More information
British Management University Uzbekistan Visit website
Millat Umidi University Uzbekistan Visit website
British University in Egypt Egypt Visit website
Sinai University Egypt Visit website

Other university options

BSc Professional Accountancy

The University of London's BSc Professional Accountancy, developed with ACCA, gives you a powerful head start. Earn a world-class degree while progressing through your ACCA Qualification – setting you apart in global business and finance.

BSc Professional Accountancy

Embedded master's programmes

ACCA partners with universities worldwide to offer Embedded Master’s programmes. These align part of their curriculum with at least one Strategic Professional exam, allowing you to study for your postgraduate degree and take ACCA exams simultaneously.
Embeded masters programme

Exemption accredited programmes

If you want to go to university and become ACCA qualified, another option is to choose a course we recognise. Recognised courses meet ACCA standards and often provide exam exemptions, the number typically depending on how much of our syllabus your degree covers.
Explore exemption accredited programmes