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BA Accounting and Business is a fast-track degree route to becoming a Chartered Accountant in the UK.
This four-year programme gives you the benefit of going to university, getting paid work experience and fast-tracking your career. The programme has been developed in partnership with PwC, the UK’s leading professional services organisation, and the Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales (ICAEW).
Henley Business School is ranked 19th in the UK for Accounting and Finance (Times/Sunday Times University Guide, 2020) and 14th for graduate career prospects (Guardian University Guide 2020).
This is an innovative, challenging degree designed to accelerate your route into employment and your progress towards a professional accountancy qualification. You will gain a strong academic and professional foundation in business and accountancy and complete a significant proportion of the work experience and technical study requirements needed to qualify as an ICAEW Chartered Accountant.
The application process involves online assessments – including an online interview – as well as an Assessment Centre and Open Day, run together with PwC.
In the first year, you will study alongside other students at Henley Business School – in keeping with the traditional university experience. You will gain a thorough grounding in fundamental aspects of accounting, business, ethics and law. In the second and third years, you will combine academic study with paid professional work placements at PwC, lasting 12-16 weeks each. Your fourth year will include a final work placement of 16-20 weeks. During the three placements you can expect to earn a competitive salary, offsetting a significant proportion of your tuition fees or living costs.
By the time you graduate you will have completed modules that give credit for prior learning for 12 out of 15 professional examinations.
Graduates who achieve a 2:1 and perform well on placements are likely to receive an offer of employment from PwC. You will be approximately one year away from achieving full ICAEW Chartered Accountant status – a huge advantage when entering the accounting profession.
Visit the Henley Business School website for more information on this course, including additional videos.Overview
BA Accounting and Business is a fast-track degree route to becoming a Chartered Accountant in the UK.
This four-year programme gives you the benefit of going to university, getting paid work experience and fast-tracking your career. The programme has been developed in partnership with PwC, the UK’s leading professional services organisation, and the Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales (ICAEW).
Henley Business School is ranked 19th in the UK for Accounting and Finance (Times/Sunday Times University Guide, 2020) and 14th for graduate career prospects (Guardian University Guide 2020).
This is an innovative, challenging degree designed to accelerate your route into employment and your progress towards a professional accountancy qualification. You will gain a strong academic and professional foundation in business and accountancy and complete a significant proportion of the work experience and technical study requirements needed to qualify as an ICAEW Chartered Accountant.
The application process involves online assessments – including an online interview – as well as an Assessment Centre and Open Day, run together with PwC.
In the first year, you will study alongside other students at Henley Business School – in keeping with the traditional university experience. You will gain a thorough grounding in fundamental aspects of accounting, business, ethics and law. In the second and third years, you will combine academic study with paid professional work placements at PwC, lasting 12-16 weeks each. Your fourth year will include a final work placement of 16-20 weeks. During the three placements you can expect to earn a competitive salary, offsetting a significant proportion of your tuition fees or living costs.
By the time you graduate you will have completed modules that give credit for prior learning for 12 out of 15 professional examinations.
Graduates who achieve a 2:1 and perform well on placements are likely to receive an offer of employment from PwC. You will be approximately one year away from achieving full ICAEW Chartered Accountant status – a huge advantage when entering the accounting profession.
Visit the Henley Business School website for more information on this course, including additional videos.Entry requirements A Level AAB | IB 34 points overall
This degree is not included in our firm choice scheme.
Typical offer
AAB
International Baccalaureate
34 points overall including 4 in standard level Maths and English
BTEC Extended Diploma
DDD
GCSE
Maths at grade B (6) and English Language or English Literature at grade B (6). Statistics or Physics at grade B (6) is acceptable in lieu of Maths.
English language requirements
IELTS 6.5, with no component below 5.5
For information on other English language qualifications, please visit our international student pages.
Alternative entry requirements for International and EU students
For country specific entry requirements look at entry requirements by country.
International Foundation Programme
If you are an international or EU student and do not meet the requirements for direct entry to your chosen degree you can join the University of Reading’s International Foundation Programme. Successful completion of this 1 year programme guarantees you a place on your chosen undergraduate degree. English language requirements start as low as IELTS 4.5 depending on progression degree and start date.
Pre-sessional English language programme
If you need to improve your English language score you can take a pre-sessional English course prior to entry onto your degree.
Structure
Compulsory modules include:
Code | Module | Convenor |
---|---|---|
AC102 | Assurance, Governance and Ethics | MS Rhianydd Dow |
AC107 | Management Information | DR Maggie Cooper |
AC108 | Principles of Taxation | MRS Clare Bentata |
AC109 | Introduction to Business | DR Maggie Cooper |
AC110 | Introduction to Accounting | DR Alisher Erkaboev |
LW1A05 | General Introduction to Law | MR Peter Coe |
LW1A06 | Introduction to Business Law | DR Folashade Adeyemo |
Compulsory modules include:
Code | Module | Convenor |
---|---|---|
AC217 | Tax Compliance | MRS Clare Bentata |
AC206 | Financial Accounting | MRS Helen De Felice |
AC209 | Accounting work placement 1 | MS Edel Byrne |
AC212 | Accounting Work Placement 2 | MS Edel Byrne |
AC213 | Business Strategy for Accountants | DR Joseph Lane |
AC205 | Audit and Assurance | MRS Helen De Felice |
Optional modules include:
Code | Module | Convenor |
---|---|---|
MM255 | Marketing Management | DR Christos Themistocleous |
MM260 | Innovation and Market Entry | DR Maksim Belitski |
MM277 | Human Resource Management | DR Rita Fontinha |
MM290 | Managing Operations and Processes | MR Nigel Spinks |
Compulsory modules include:
Code | Module | Convenor |
---|---|---|
AC308 | Contemporary Issues in Accounting | DR Ronita Ram |
AC309 | Accounting Work Placement 3 | MS Edel Byrne |
AC311 | Financial Management | MR Tony Graham |
AC307 | Business Planning: Tax | MS Edel Byrne |
AC305 | Financial Accounting and Reporting | MRS Alison Hennell |
Fees
New UK/Republic of Ireland students: £9,250* per year
New international students: £19,500 per year
*UK/Republic of Ireland fee changes
UK/Republic of Ireland undergraduate tuition fees are regulated by the UK government. These fees are subject to parliamentary approval and any decision on raising the tuition fees cap for new UK students would require the formal approval of both Houses of Parliament before it becomes law.
EU student fees
With effect from 1 August 2021, new EU students will pay international tuition fees. For exceptions, please read the UK government’s guidance for EU students.
Additional costs
Some courses will require additional payments for field trips and extra resources. You will also need to budget for your accommodation and living costs. See our information on living costs for more details.
Financial support for your studies
You may be eligible for a scholarship or bursary to help pay for your study. Students from the UK may also be eligible for a student loan to help cover these costs. See our fees and funding information for more information on what's available.
Fee reduction
This programme only costs the full amount in the first year (£9,250 for new UK students and £19,500 for new international students). There is a 20% fee reduction in years 2, 3 and 4.
Careers
PwC has been voted employer of choice by students in The Times Top 100 Graduate Employers survey, 2018/19, for 14 consecutive years.
Join PwC and you’ll be roughly a year ahead of its traditional graduates, becoming a fully qualified ICAEW Chartered Accountant with the salary to match, just over a year after graduation.