Undergraduates UK

Undergraduates UK

Why choose the university route?

University is often considered the traditional route to becoming a qualified accountant, and it is certainly still a great one. You can become an ACCA accountant by choosing the university route and there are many benefits to doing so including:

  • The opportunity to live away from home and make new social connections with like-minded people
  • Uni is a great time to continue to explore career options and develop new skills
  • Gain in depth technical knowledge about the subject you’re studying (just don’t forget to find opportunities to practice applying it!)
  • You can gain a reputable degree with access to various graduate training programmes

If you decide to down the university route there you could choose to study accounting, finance or a non-related degree.

Some accounting and finance courses are ACCA accredited and may mean employers are happy to provide you with ACCA exam exemptions when you join them, and either begin or continue to study for your ACCA qualification.

You don't have to study accounting and finance to study ACCA and become qualified, in fact accounting is so varied in terms of the roles available (and therefore skills required) many employers are looking for individuals from a variety of backgrounds who can each bring something unique to their organisation.

ACCA Advantage

If you are already at at university, a great way for you to apply your knowledge gained (whether you’re studying a finance related degree or not) is to register for our Advantage programme. ACCA Advantage is a programme designed to support UK university students in their journey from university through to professional employment.

ACCA Advantage gives you exactly what it says.  A huge advantage in finding and then making the most of job opportunities that come your way.

It connects you to ACCA employers seeking highly motivated and dedicated professionals. Providing you with the tools and opportunities you need to improve your employability skills and stand out in an extremely competitive and demanding marketplace.  Click here to find out more.

More information

You can search for graduate training schemes using ACCA Careers, and find out if you’re eligible for any exam exemptions by using our online calculator.