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Course Overview
Students who are keen on obtaining a degree while studying towards the ACCA qualification have an option of enrolling in the Bachelor of Science (Hons) in Applied Accounting program, developed by ACCA and Oxford Brookes University (UK).
Completing a degree and a professional accounting qualification boasts a powerful combination of expertise, putting graduates in demand with employers thereby increasing their career prospects.
Duration
6 months
Program Location
MAT ABACUS Business School
Core
RESEARCH AND ANALYSIS PROJECT (RAP)
The Research and Analysis Project (RAP) is the final component of the BSc degree and consists of two separate documents; a 7,500-word Research Report (RR) and a 2,000-word Skills and Learning Statement (SLS). Students are also required to give a presentation on the project to their project mentor.
For RR, students are required to conduct an investigation and write a report which addresses one of the topics listed by OBU. SLS is an evaluation of students’ experiences of doing the RR by demonstrating that they have developed the key ‘graduate’ skills of self-reflection and communication.
ASSESSMENT
To pass the RAP, students must pass both the Research Report (RR) and the Skills and Learning Statement (SLS). If students do not pass both components separately within the same RAP submission, they will be awarded a Fail grade for the RAP. Students will be given one of three Pass grades (A, B or C) or a Fail grade (F) for the performance in the RR.
Students will be given either a Pass grade or a Fail grade for the performance in the SLS.
If students achieve one of the three Pass grades for the RR and the Pass grade for the SLS, then a pass in the RAP will be awarded. The grade awarded to students for the performance in the RAP will be of that awarded to them for the RR i.e. A, B or C. Once they have been awarded one of the three Pass grades for the RAP, then they cannot make any further RAP submissions.
If students are awarded either a Fail grade in the RR or a Fail grade in the SLS, then they will be awarded a Fail grade for the RAP. If they are awarded a Fail grade on the first RAP submission, they will be allowed up to two further RAP submissions.
Study Route
MAT ABACUS Research Supervision Fees (All Costs in GBP – Pounds Sterling)
£400 Four Hundred Only
The BSc (Hons) in Applied Accounting is a collaborative program between the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) and Oxford Brookes University (OBU). This unique initiative allows ACCA students to earn a globally recognized undergraduate degree while progressing through their professional qualification.
Program Overview
Launched in 2000, the BSc (Hons) in Applied Accounting was designed to bridge academic theory with professional practice. It offers ACCA students an opportunity to obtain a UK university degree without the need to attend campus-based classes. The program emphasizes practical accounting skills, critical thinking, and research capabilities, aligning with the competencies required in the accounting profession.
As of now, the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) has not announced an official replacement for the BSc (Hons) in Applied Accounting degree offered in partnership with Oxford Brookes University (OBU), which is set to conclude in May 2026. This decision follows a strategic review by Oxford Brookes Business School, leading to the discontinuation of the program
Students currently enrolled in ACCA who wish to obtain the OBU degree must submit their Research and Analysis Project (RAP) by the final submission deadline in May 2026. There will be an additional resubmission window later that year for those who do not pass on their first or second attempt.
Important Notice:
The opportunity to complete the BSc (Hons) in Applied Accounting will permanently close in May 2026. Candidates who have not completed the programme by this date will no longer be eligible.
RAP Submission Periods and Fees
Oxford Brookes University offers two RAP (Research and Analysis Project) submission windows each year: May and November.
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Submission Period |
Submission Dates |
Submission Fee |
| Period 48 | Closed | £495 |
| Period 49 | November 2024 | £520 |
| Period 50 | May 2025 | £520 |
Key Dates for Period 50
- Latest date to complete Ethics module: 21 March 2025
- Deadline for mentor registration: 31 March 2025
- Earliest submission date: 1 May 2025
- Latest submission date: 6 May 2025
- Provisional results release: 17 September 2025
Entry Requirements
Students who are keen on obtaining a degree while studying towards the ACCA qualification have an option of enrolling in the Bachelor of Science (Hons) in Applied Accounting program, developed by ACCA and Oxford Brookes University (UK).
The Research and Analysis Project (RAP) is the final component of the BSc degree and consists of two separate documents; a 7,500-word Research Report (RR) and a 2,000-word Skills and Learning Statement (SLS). Students are also required to give a presentation on the project to their project mentor.
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