ACCA course entry requirements

Professional Examination Route:

Minimum Entry requirements to register for Part 1 of the ACCA qualification are two A Levels plus 3 GCSEs in five separate subjects (including English and Mathematics), or the equivalent. Holders of higher qualifications may attract exemptions from some of the ACCA examinations.

Mature Student Entry Route:

The mature student entry route is for students aged over 21 years, who may not hold the minimum entry qualifications. It gives students two years (a maximum of 4 consecutive attempts) in which to pass papers 1.1 and 1.2 in Part 1.

Exemptions for Degree Holders:

Holders of recognised business and/or accounting degrees will be considered for exemption from some or all of the papers in Parts 1 and 2, if they have previously studied and been assessed in comparable subject areas. Students with non-relevant degrees will not receive exemption from the examinations.

We advise you to check your starting point with ACCA before you enrol on the course.

Exemption Application Deadlines:

• By 31 July – for December exams
• By 31 January – for June exams