Professional Accountancy

Professional accountancy is the practice and study of the recording, reporting, auditing and analysis of financial information, providing the rigorous and trustworthy foundation on which commercial, public sector and not-for-profit organisations make decisions and demonstrate accountability. The profession requires both technical precision in applying accounting standards and professional judgement in interpreting complex financial situations, and it operates within a well-developed framework of regulation and professional ethics. Qualification as an accountant opens doors across virtually every sector and type of organisation.

This distance learning programme from the University of London is designed for students who need the flexibility to study while working or managing other commitments, delivering its content entirely online with modules running in structured 16-week blocks, each assessed by online examination. The Project module, assessed by written submission, provides an opportunity to engage with a more extended piece of work that demonstrates deeper analytical capability. The flexibility of distance learning makes this degree accessible to students worldwide, and the University of London's long history of delivering flexible academic programmes of high quality means you benefit from a well-designed and rigorously assessed curriculum.

Graduates of accountancy programmes pursue careers in public practice with accountancy firms, in the finance functions of organisations across every sector, in financial management, audit, tax, regulatory compliance and public sector finance. Professional qualification with a body such as ACCA, ACA, CIMA or CPA is a common and well-supported next step, and the degree is designed to provide exemptions from professional examinations where possible. The combination of academic qualification and professional membership that accountants typically acquire is one of the most portable and versatile credentials in the graduate labour market.