ACCA collaborates with leading universities worldwide to give you a real professional edge. We currently recognise exemption accreditation for over 2,100 academic programmes worldwide, accelerating your progression to ACCA membership.
We also work closely with partners to offer other opportunities to gain an academic qualification whilst progressing towards ACCA membership such as the BSc Professional Accountancy programme with the University of London.
Whether you study with an ACCA-accredited institution, or take advantage of the the opportunities afforded by our university partnerships, you will build the advanced knowledge and in-demand skills you need for a highly successful career in finance.
ACCA work with universities to offer opportunities for students to integrate academic study with the ACCA Qualification, supporting them to achieve both credentials more efficiently. Fewer exams mean lower tuition and exam costs – and for BSc Professional Accountancy programme, there are no exemption fees
The University of London 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.
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.
These are just three reasons why you might consider studying at university before joining us to become ACCA qualified. However, many students have been just as successful by bypassing university and studying the ACCA Qualification with an Approved Learning Provider. Explore our plan your journey section to find the route that’s right for you.
You can check if your university is recognised by using the ACCA Exemptions Calculator.
Only programmes that have completed our rigorous accreditation process qualify for exemptions, ensuring your prior learning aligns with ACCA standards.
You can explore all ACCA embedded master’s programmes using the filterable list on our Embedded Master’s Programmes page. Once you’ve chosen the course that suits you, simply apply directly to the university – you don’t need to apply to ACCA.
You need to be a registered ACCA student and pass a few initial exams before you can apply for this programme. First, check the full eligibility criteria for the BSc Professional Accountancy programme, then register with ACCA to get started.
For graduates of ACCA-accredited universities, a fee applies for each exemption you claim. This helps ACCA maintain its rigorous accreditation process and ensures exemptions are awarded fairly.
Graduates of the University of London's BSc Professional Accountancy programme do not need to claim or pay for exemptions – they are applied automatically.
