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This four-year programme has been developed in partnership with the University of Reading’s Henley Business School, PwC – the UK’s leading professional services organisation – and the Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales (ICAEW).
An innovative, challenging degree, it’s been designed to provide you with:
- the benefit of university study and life
- paid work experience
Fast-track your career and become a Chartered Accountant in the UK with our BA Accounting and Business – The Flying Start Degree Programme.<br/><br/>This four-year programme has been developed in partnership with the University of Reading’s Henley Business School, PwC – the UK’s leading professional services organisation – and the Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales (ICAEW).<br/><br/>An innovative, challenging degree, it’s been designed to provide you with:<br/><br/><br/>- the benefit of university study and life<br/><br/><br/>- paid work experience<br/><br/><br/>- a guaranteed job offer from PwC at the end of the programme, if you achieve a 2:1 or above on your degree and perform well on placement<br/><br/><br/>- one of the fastest degree routes to becoming an ICAEW Chartered Accountant in the UK.<br/><br/><br/>Once you’ve graduated, you’ll be approximately one year away from achieving full chartered status.<br/><br/>The application process for this course involves completion of online assessments run by PwC. This will include an online interview as well as a Virtual Assessment Event. <br/><br/>For more information, please visit the programme page: https://www.reading.ac.uk/ready-to-study/study/subject-area/business-and-management-accounting-and-finance-ug/ba-accounting-and-business
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Course Details
Information
Study Mode
Sandwich
Duration
4 Years
Start Date
10/2025
Campus
Main Site
Provider Details
Codes/info
Course Code
NN41
Institution Code
R12
Points of Entry
Year 1
Not Accepted
A,A,A,B,B
D:33,M:12
DDD
H2,H2,H2,H3,H3
GCSE Maths at B (or 6) and English Language or English Literature at B (or 6). GCSE Physics, IT, Computer Science, Biology, Chemistry and Statistics at B (6), GCSE Combined Science at 6-6 or AS/A Level Maths at grade B are acceptable in lieu of GCSE Math
DD
The Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Diploma is only accepted when taken alongside one other acceptable level 3 qualification such as an A level or BTEC Level 3 National Extended Certificate.
Not Accepted
DD
The Cambridge Technical Diploma is only accepted when taken alongside one other acceptable level 3 qualification such as an A level or Cambridge Technical Introductory Diploma.
DDD
A,A,B
D3,D3,M2
Not Accepted
D,D,D
The Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Certificate can also be accepted when taken alongside other acceptable level 3 qualifications e.g. two A levels or a BTEC National Diploma.
D,D,D
The Cambridge Technical Introductory Diploma can also be accepted when taken alongside two other acceptable level 3 qualifications e.g. two A levels or a Cambridge Technical Diploma.
Not Accepted
Not Accepted
D,D,D
The Cambridge Technical Extended Certificate can also be accepted when taken alongside two other acceptable level 3 qualifications e.g. two A levels or a Cambridge Technical Diploma.
A,A,B
A
B
The Advanced Welsh Baccalaureate Skills Challenge Certificate will be accepted in lieu of one A Level at the grade achieved.
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Region | Costs | Academic Year | Year | |
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England, Northern Ireland, Scotland, Wales, Channel Islands, Republic of Ireland | £9,535 | 2025/26 | Year 1 | |
EU, International | £25,250 | 2025/26 | Year 1 |
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