How do I contact the ACCA team at Oxford Brookes University?
Please email us at acca@brookes.ac.uk. You should include your ACCA number, your full name and date of birth in all correspondence with us.
Am I eligible for the programme?
Please refer to the BSc Applied Accounting Information Pack for further details on eligibility.
Where can I find a learning provider?
Please go to the ACCA website at: www.accaglobal.com
Is the BSc (Hons) in Applied Accounting recognised in the country in which I live?
The BSc (Hons) in Applied Accounting is equivalent to a three-year undergraduate degree undertaken at a UK university and is recognised by the Quality Assurance Agency for Higher Education (QAA). You will have to ask your own higher education authority if the BSc is recognised in your own country.
Can you provide me with my Grade Point Average?
The Grade Point Average system is not used on this programme.
How many credits is the degree worth?
360 credits or 180 European Credit Transfer System credits.
Can you provide me with a personal or academic reference?
As the programme is a distance learning course, we are unable to provide academic or personal references. However, we are able to provide award confirmation letters and /or transcripts.
How do I request an award confirmation letter/transcript?
Transcripts, Award confirmation letters and other student letters can be ordered through our on-line shop for letters .
How long will it take for my documents to arrive?
The online shop had details of different delivery methods and associated timescales.
How can I apply for exceptional circumstances?
If you wish to apply for an extension on the grounds of exceptional circumstances, you must do so before your ten-year eligibility period expires.
Will I be given my degree certificate at my graduation ceremony?
No, it will be posted to you within three months of your award. All queries regarding certificates should be sent to: certificates@brookes.ac.uk.
Is it possible to submit a project without completing the Ethics and Professional Skills Module or all of the ACCA Applied Knowledge and Applied Skills papers (including exemptions)?
No.
Who can be my mentor?
Your mentor can be a senior colleague at work, eg. your line manager, your tutor at college or university, or a qualified chartered certified accountant. If you have found a prospective mentor who does not fall into one of these categories, please login and e-mail their CV to acca@brookes.ac.uk
If you are unable to find a suitable mentor, please visit our ACCA web pages.
Please note: Mentoring is service which is provided by a Registered Mentor, working as your personal contractor. Many Mentors may charge for providing this service. This charge can sometimes be up to £500 GBP.
Do I need to read the information Pack?
Yes. The Information Pack contains the list of topic titles, guidance on writing your project, referencing etc.
When can I submit a project?
There are two submission periods each year, one in May and one in November. The dates are published in the BSc Information Pack.
How do I submit my project?
For details of how to submit your project, please visit our ACCA web pages.
I've lost my password, what should I do?
Please e-mail us at acca@brookes.ac.uk with your ACCA number, full name and date of birth. Please remember that your password is case sensitive.
How can I pay?
You can pay on-line, when you submit your project. Payment can be made using a credit or debit card. If you do not have a credit or debit card, you can send us a banker's draft. Please contact us at acca@brookes.ac.uk for further details.
I am unsure on how to reference properly, what should I do?
Please refer to the library website for further information. There is also guidance on the ACCA BSc student web pages.
I failed in my last project submission. Which sections do I need to re-submit?
If you have failed both the Research Report (RR) and the Skills and Learning Statement (SLS) you will need to re-submit both elements again.
If you have passed your RR but failed your SLS, you will need to re-submit your SLS.
If you have passed your SLS but failed your RR, you will need to re-submit your RR.
If you are re-submitting, you will need to complete a 500 word re-submission statement. If you have changed your topic you will need to upload a brief statement stating that you have done so.