Diploma in Professional Studies in Accounting (ACCA)
University of Brighton
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IntroThis course has been developed in conjunction with the ACCA to meet the requirements of both a Diploma in Professional Studies in Accounting and the ACCA Applied Skills syllabus.As an accredited programme with the ACCA, on completion youll be able to apply to the ACCA for exemptions from their Applied level papers. Youll also be eligible to progress onto the Accounting MSc/PGDip course.Youll study a broad range of subjects including financial accounting, management accounting, financial ...Read more

Intro

This course has been developed in conjunction with the ACCA to meet the requirements of both a Diploma in Professional Studies in Accounting and the ACCA Applied Skills syllabus.

As an accredited programme with the ACCA, on completion you'll be able to apply to the ACCA for exemptions from their Applied level papers. You'll also be eligible to progress onto the

  • Accounting MSc/PGDip course
  • .

    You'll study a broad range of subjects including financial accounting, management accounting, financial management, taxation, auditing and law.

    This course is offered on a part-time (over two years) and full-time basis (over one year). The part-time study option is available to UK (home) applicants only.

    The university is an ACCA Gold Learning Partner, recognised as providing high quality standards of tuition and excellent student support. ACCA membership provides access to the institute’s resources and the opportunity to network with industry professionals.

    The University of Brighton is accredited by the

  • Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB)
  • – an accreditation achieved by fewer than 6% of business schools globally.

    Careers

    An Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) qualification will help your career progress in any organisation. Employers worldwide will understand and respect your qualification. You will be in demand for your finance and accounting knowledge regardless of employment sector.

    On completion of the Diploma in Professional Studies in Accounting you will be able to progress onto the

  • Accounting PGDip/MSc course
  • to gain a university qualification while receiving tuition for the ACCA professional-level papers.

    AACSB accreditation

    The University of Brighton is accredited by the

  • Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB)
  • .

    AACSB accredited schools lead business and management education, industry engagement and impactful research and enable our students to collaborate with academics in other world-leading universities.

    Currently fewer than 6% of business schools globally are AACSB accredited. By gaining AACSB accreditation, the university has achieved its ambition to join a group of institutions considered to be the best business schools in the world.

    Key stats

    WUSCA ranking:
    WUSCA student ranking
    These are the 2025 rankings, based on ratings given by past and current students.
    89/279
    CUG Subject Ranking
    CUG Subject Ranking
    Source: Complete University Guide 2025
    75th
    CUG Ranking
    CUG Ranking
    Source: Complete University Guide 2025
    70th
    What students say
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    Clementine Meya
    24 Feb 25

    The student support is excellent, the staff is always ready and willing to help, whether in person or by email. The location is convenient, of course depending on where you are..Read more

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    Vinesh
    24 Feb 25

    Good student life and good student support services. Make student services more apparent at uni, as there isn’t much showcasing the available support for students...Read more

    Modules

    Modules (Year 1)
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    Entry requirements

    You must gain ACCA exemptions or passes for the Applied Knowledge Papers (formerly papers F1-F3) as a minimum to be eligible to apply for the Diploma in Professional Studies in Accounting. We do not teach the Applied Knowledge Papers. However, the ACCA grant exemptions if you have a relevant degree or professional qualification. To find out whether you are exempt check the ACCA website.

    Tuition fees

    Students living in

    Domestic

    £5,280 per year

    This information is updated by IDP Connect, or in some cases the institution directly.
    Please note: The fees might vary so please make sure you contact the institution for up to date information.

    Students from Domestic

    This is the fee you pay if the University is in the same country that you live in (England, Scotland, Wales, Northern Ireland)

    Registration to the ACCA is not included in the university tuition fees. ACCA exam or exemption fees are applicable and will need to be paid directly to the ACCA.

    £12,000 per year

    This information is updated by IDP Connect, or in some cases the institution directly.
    Please note: The fees might vary so please make sure you contact the institution for up to date information.

    Students from EU

    The amount you'll pay if you come to study here from somewhere in the EU.

    Registration to the ACCA is not included in the university tuition fees. ACCA exam or exemption fees are applicable and will need to be paid directly to the ACCA.

    £12,000 per year

    This information is updated by IDP Connect, or in some cases the institution directly.
    Please note: The fees might vary so please make sure you contact the institution for up to date information.

    Students from International

    The amount you'll pay if you come to study here from a country outside the EU.

    Registration to the ACCA is not included in the university tuition fees. ACCA exam or exemption fees are applicable and will need to be paid directly to the ACCA.

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    24 Feb 25
    Diploma in Professional Studies in Accounting (ACCA)
    The student support is excellent, the staff is always ready and willing to help, whether in person or by email. The location is convenient, of course depending on where you are...
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    24 Feb 25
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    Good student life and good student support services. Make student services more apparent at uni, as there isn’t much showcasing the available support for students....
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    University of Brighton
    University of Brighton , Brighton

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    Nearest train station: Moulsecoomb  0.1 miles away

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