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BSc (Hons) in Applied Accounting

Yates Education is proud to offer mentorship for ACCA/Oxford Brookes University BSc (Hons) in Applied Accounting programme. Students studying for the Preparatory Course for ACCA now have the opportunity to obtain a degree from Oxford Brookes University, a recognised and highly respected UK University. Jointly designed by the ACCA and Oxford Brookes University, this degree enables ACCA students to obtain a BSc (Hons) in Applied Accounting, upon successful completion of the ACCA Fundamental Level examinations.

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Oxford Brookes University requires the Research and Analysis project to be divided into 4 phases of mentor meetings.

Upon completion of all 4 meetings:

Submission to Oxford Brooks University for assessment and grading of RAP and SLS

1. BRIEFING

Programme introduction
Introduction to the requirements of the Research and Analysis Project (RAP), Skills and Learning Statement (SLS) and PowerPoint Presentation
Brief discussion about structure of the RAP and SLS
In-depth discussion about 3 parts of the RAP
Brief discussion about research methodology
Discussion about each meeting

2. MEETING WITH MENTOR

Discussion with Mentor on the research topic and organisation
Discussion about Harvard Referencing Style

3. MEETING WITH MENTOR

Review progress
Highlight and resolve obstacles
Discussion about research findings
Suggest potential revisions
Discussion about detail requirements to completion

4. MEETING WITH MENTOR

Presentation of the findings from the Research and Analysis Project
Mentor will consider the RAP, SLS and Referencing in overview

COURSE OBJECTIVE

The Oxford Brookes University BSc (Hons) in Applied Accounting aims to enhance and extend the knowledge and skills gained by ACCA students in their professional studies. It also aims to help students become more effective as professional accountancy students and/or practitioners.

This collaboration offers ACCA students the opportunity to:

Gain a prestigious award
Demonstrate academic achievement
Experience the challenge of writing a research report, providing a foundation for future thesis report writing
Take their academic/professional development to the next level (i.e. Master’s education)

COURSE MATERIAL

Students will receive the:

BSc degree programme information pack
Harvard Reference sample
Skills and Learning Statement (SLS) sample
PowerPoint Presentation sample
Notes for Part 1, Part 2 and Part 3

COURSE ASSESSMENT

Students are required to submit a 6,500 words Research and Analysis Project, a 2,000 words Skills and Learning Statement and copy of PowerPoint presentation to Oxford Brookes University.

Submissions will be assessed by the Oxford Brookes University Business School in May and November.

WHAT OUR STUDENTS SAY:

“My project mentor was helpful from start to finish – his expert knowledge of the differences between professional and academic requirements was invaluable.”

“Whenever I was stuck in any area of research my project mentor was there to provide a helping hand. He provided expert advice without me having to wait.”

“My mentor must be one of the best in the business. He continually recognised my need for motivation and assistance and helped me at every turn.”

1 Step 1

2013

Course Structure

Assessment of eligibility

Complete and Pass Research analysis project (RAP)

Submit Skill and Learning Statement (SLS)

Oxford Brookes University has two submission periods each year

during which students may submit an OBU Research and Analysis Project (RAP).

The submission periods are in May and November.

OBU Mentoring

Project Meetings and Presentation

Structured approach to Project

Guide on Referencing

Pre-submission checklist

Resubmission assistance

Eligibility

Registered ACCA student and opted for BSc Degree
Successfully completed F7, F8, F9 and completed all
Fundamental level papers
Completed ACCA professional ethics module

Duration

The degree must be completed within 10 years of the earliest date of your first examination pass or the date of your first ACCA exemption being granted otherwise your eligibility will be withdrawn.

OXFORD BROOKES UNIVERSITY

BSc (Hons) in Applied Accounting