Diploma in Professional Studies in Accounting (ACCA) at University of Brighton

Programme overview

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 its Applied level papers. You’ll also be eligible to progress onto the Accounting MSc/PGDip course.

Faculty: School of Business and Law | Department: Finance and Economics | Duration: full-time: 9 months; part-time: 2 years | Study mode: full-time / part-time | Intake: September and January start dates | Location: Brighton, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

The Applied Skills level of study comprises six modules, with three modules running in each of the two semesters during the academic year. Students studying on a full-time basis will study three modules in each semester with exam assessments at the end of each semester. Students studying on a part-time basis will study three modules each year (two modules in one semester and one module in the other semester). Modules include Performance Management, Audit and Assurance, Financial Management, Corporate and Business Law, Financial Reporting (International), Taxation, ACCA syllabus mapping, Flexible study, Learning support, Naveed Butt.

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Application information

Entry requirements

ACCA qualifications. 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 grants exemptions if you have a relevant degree or professional qualification. To find out whether you are exempt, check the ACCA website. GCSE (minimum grade C or grade 4). At least three subjects including English language and maths or a science. You will need to provide documentary evidence from the ACCA that you have passed, at a minimum, the Applied Knowledge papers (formerly F1-F3) or have gained ACCA exemption from the Knowledge Papers stage. If you hold more passes/exemptions than the Applied Knowledge papers (formerly F1-F3), email [email protected] for more information. English language requirements. If English is not your first language, IELTS 6.0 overall with a minimum of 5.5 in each element. ACCA student membership. You need to be a current registered student of the ACCA. It is advisable to apply for membership as soon as possible, since the process of obtaining membership takes much longer between September and December. Membership brings a number of advantages, including a subscription to Student Accountant magazine and practical online support.

Domestic applicants: GBP 5,520 a year (2026/27). First-year tuition fee, full-time; fees may rise in later years. Source

International applicants: GBP 12,600 a year (2026/27). First-year tuition fee, full-time; fees may rise in later years. Source

Intake: September and January start dates

Duration: full-time: 9 months; part-time: 2 years

Apply through the official page: https://evsipr.brighton.ac.uk/urd/sits.urd/run/siw_ipp_lgn.login?process=siw_ipp_app_crs

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