A world first for ACCA and the University of London: MSc in Professional Accountancy

This article was last updated on April 16, 2022

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Accountancy students will be at the forefront of ground-breaking change by studying for the world’s first integrated Masters degree programme with the University of London at the same time as taking their professional qualification with the ACCA (Association of Chartered Certified Accountants).

Taking both qualifications at the same time has been made possible through a unique partnership between the University of London and ACCA, which is the first truly integrated Masters programme with an accountancy body at professional level.  Both organisations subscribe to the access agenda and operate in 180 countries across the globe.

The design of the Masters degree in Professional Accountancy has been customised with two pathways for both ACCA students and its Members/Affiliates, wishing to get ahead in their career.

For current students, the first three essential ACCA professional papers will be credited by the University of London for its Masters degree and at this point they become eligible to register for the degree with the University.  In order to successfully pass the Masters degree, students will be required to complete two professional modules, which offer synergy between the University of London and the ACCA examination papers, as well as completing a strategic financial project.

ACCA Members and Affiliates, who will have already completed their ACCA professional qualification, will also be eligible to register for the Masters programme. They will be required to complete two modules, namely global issues for the finance professional and a strategic financial project, to complete the award.

The University of London Masters award will be delivered through the University of London International Programmes, with programme direction being provided by UCL’s world class faculty in the Department of Management Science and Innovation. 

For current ACCA students, the Masters programme will start during the first week in January 2016 and for Members/Affiliates the scheduled start date is July 2016.