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To qualify as a member of ACCA a student must have passed the examinations, completed the ethics module and have three years approved experience.

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The ACCA qualification is intended for people wishing to qualify as an accountant within public practice, or as an accountant in commerce, industry or the public sector.

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Experienced specialist tutorsOur tutors are fully qualified accountants and use their work in industry to bring a significant amount of practical experience to their teaching.

Utilising excellent hands-on training they will provide you with the support and encouragement you need.

Their knowledge and expertise will prepare you for the rigour of professional exams.

Learning environmentClasses take place in our new state-of-the-art teaching and research headquarters, close to Oxford Road in Manchester city centre. This is one of the finest and most environmentally sustainable academic buildings in the UK. It is a professional study environment with integrated IT facilities that enable you to learn and network.

We blend traditional, classroom based teaching with new technology and as a student you have access to our dedicated business library and IT facilities.

Respected providerMMU is the only public sector Platinum Status provider in the North of England.

Competitive FeesAs a University, the fees we charge are highly competitive and offer excellent value for money.

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Why students choose to study at Manchester Metropolitan University Business School

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Course overviewThis course is designed to allow those who have successfully completed (or been granted exemptions from) papers F1-F9 to complete their ACCA professional papers in just nine months.

In the Autumn term, starting in early September, you will study two core papers (P1 Professional Accountant and P2 Corporate Reporting) across a minimum of four taught hours per week with December exams.

You will study the remaining core paper (P3 Business Analysis) and two option papers in the Spring term, starting in early January, across a minimum of four hours per week with June exams. You will be assessed through written examinations, set and marked by ACCA.

The option papers are: Advanced Financial Management (P4), Advanced Performance Management (P5), Advanced Taxation (P6) and Advanced Audit and Assurance (P7).

Entry requirementsA minimum of a 2.1 degree classification providing exemption from Papers F1 to F9 of the Fundamental Stage of the ACCA examinations.

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Successful completion of Papers F1 to F9 of the Fundamental Stage of the ACCA examinations.

FeesOur current fees for UK and International students are £3065

The fees cover the cost of tuition, course materials including textbooks and exam practice kits and access to the online learning environment.

You can also access university libraries, sports facilities, restaurants and computer suites.

Pass GuaranteeWe are confident that you will pass your exams. If you do not pass, you may be able to re-sit the paper again at no extra cost for tuition, subject to visa requirements.*

*Terms and conditions apply. Please visit

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How do I enrol for the ACCA full time course at MMU?

Complete the postgraduate course application form and submit it to the address on the form.The form is available to download at the following link:

www.mmu.ac.uk/11016

Student discountsAs an MMU student you are eligible to purchase a National Union of Students card, giving you access to hundreds of reductions and offers both locally and nationally.

ACCA registrationYou must register as a student with ACCA before you sit your exams.

There are strict deadlines for entering exams so make sure you enter well in advance of the exams dates.

www.accaglobal.com/uk/en/qualifications/glance/acca/dates.html

TimetableFor our current timetable and start dates, please visit:

http://www.business.mmu.ac.uk/acca/timetable.php

How do international students arrange visas and accommodation?

MMU will issue you with a detailed offer letter, which will include all of the information you require when applying for your student visa.

To find out whether you need a visa and how to apply for one, please visit:

www.ukvisas.gov.uk

Once you have accepted your offer of a place to study at MMU, you will be eligible to apply for MMU accommodation using the online form. For full details, please visit:

www.mmu.ac.uk/accommodation

For information about studying and living in Manchester you should visit the MMU website at

www.mmu.ac.uk/international

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Career Progression Upon completion of this programme, you will be eligible to apply for affiliate membership of the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA). If you successfully complete the examinations for this programme you will be eligible to apply with advanced standing to any of our MSc programmes in the area of Accounting and Finance. The skills, knowledge and professionalism acquired will be sought by organisations of all sizes, not just accounting firms.

To become a Certified member you will need to demonstrate three years’ work experience. As an MMU student you will have access to the careers services which can help you find a relevant position in accountancy (subject to visa regulations).

PER Requirementswww.accaglobal.org.uk/gb/en/employer/supporting-trainees/per.html

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ACCA/Oxford Brookes degree partnershipThe ACCA partnership with Oxford Brookes University allows ACCA students to study for a BSc (Hons) in Applied Accounting while taking the ACCA examinations. The University offers a mentoring facility as set out by the “Research and Analysis Project Guidelines”.

Further information can be found on:www.accaglobal.com/en/student.html

ACCA contact detailsContact ACCA to confirm exemptions and examination information at the following address:ACCA Connect, 2 Central Quay, 89 Hydepark Street, Glasgow, G3 8BWTel: +44 (0)141 582 2000 Fax: +44 (0)141 582 2222E-mail: students@accaglobal.comor their website:www2.accaglobal.com/contacts/connect/

Business SchoolAll Saints CampusManchester Metropolitan UniversityOxford RoadManchesterM15 6BH

Tel +44 (0)161 247 3759/3758/3781Email acca@mmu.ac.ukwww.business.mmu.ac.uk/acca

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