Tuition options

Embedded master's programmes

If you want to kickstart an exciting career and stand out in job interviews, studying a master’s degree in accounting or finance aligned with the ACCA Strategic Professional exams is a smart move. Earning a master’s from a prestigious university while working towards your ACCA Qualification not only makes you highly attractive to employers but also gives you practical skills and experiences that are key to career success.

What are embedded master's programmes?

These programmes align part of their curriculum to at least one ACCA Strategic Professional exam, supporting you to take your ACCA exams while completing your postgraduate degree. This means you could earn both an academic and a professional qualification at the same time. They can also give you the chance to study abroad – gaining fresh perspectives, experiencing new cultures, practising other languages, and building an international network – all of which make your CV stand out.

In today’s competitive world, fast-tracking your ACCA membership alongside a master’s degree is a smart way to give your career the best possible start.

Qualifications

We don't grant exemptions for Strategic Professional exams, so you’ll need to complete both university assessments and ACCA exams.

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Why study with a recognised ACCA university partner?

01 Go global

ACCA is the true international accountancy and business leadership qualification recognised by employers in 180+ countries. Whatever your passion is, our flexible qualification will help you get there.
02 Accelerate your career

Studying for the ACCA Qualification and a master’s degree simultaneously means the moment you graduate, you’ll be ready to start your career. Check individual programme details for entry criteria and what ACCA curriculum they embed into their programme.
03 Stand out to top employers

The ACCA Qualification gives you the technical, professional and ethical skills and experience employers everywhere are looking for. Combine this with an academic qualification, you stand out from the crowd.
04 Overall reduced costs

Studying a professional and academic qualification together is a very efficient pathway to achieving two qualifications at the same time, saving you time and money.

Embedded master's programmes

Search below to discover if there is an embedded master's programme in your country.

Country

Country	University	Master programme
Australia	La Trobe	Master of Extended Professional Accounting (Global Accounting ACCA Studies)
Canada	University of Toronto Scarborough	The Master of Accounting and Finance
Canada	University Canada West	MBA-ACCA Pathway
Caribbean	The University of the West Indies, Cave Hill Campus	Accounting and Finance (ACCA Embedded) - online or face to face
Cyprus	Neapolis University of Cyprus	MSc Accounting and Financial Management (ACCA Embedded)
Hong Kong SAR	The University of Hong Kong	Master of Accounting
Ireland	International College Dublin	MA Accounting and Finance
Ireland	Technological University Dublin	Postgraduate Diploma in Professional Accountancy
Poland	SGH Warsaw School of Economics	Master's Degree in Finance and Accounting with ACCA Qualification (practical profile)
South Africa	North West University (NWU)	Masters in Accountancy
South Africa	University of KwaZuluNatal	Bachelor of Commerce (Honours) in Accounting
South Africa	WITs (University of the Witwatersrand)	PG Diploma Specialised Accountancy
UK	BPP	MSc Accounting and Finance
UK	Oxford Brookes University	MSc Strategic Professional Accounting and Finance
UK	Swansea University	Strategic Accounting, MSc
UK	University of Brighton	Accounting (ACCA) MSc (PGCert PGDip)
UK	University of South Wales	MSc Professional Accounting (with ACCA tuition)
UK	University of West London	MA Strategic Financial Management
UK	University of Ulster	MSc in Strategic Accounting
Uzbekistan	The University of Finance and Economics (UFE)	ACCA Masters Programme

Country or course not listed?

ACCA also recognises a wide range of master’s programmes around the world that don’t align to the Strategic Professional exams but are accredited for exam exemptions at lower levels of the ACCA Qualification. You can explore these programmes and check the exemptions they offer on our Exemptions-accredited programmes page.

Note: You can only get exemptions for the Applied Knowledge and Applied Skills levels of the ACCA Qualification. Strategic Professional exams are not eligible for exemptions.

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Other tuition options

Approved Learning Partners

Many students choose not to go to university, as the ACCA Qualification alone can open doors to exciting global finance opportunities. If you’re not planning on university, receiving tuition from an ACCA-approved learning provider is the best way to ensure success.

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Exemption accredited programmes

If you want to go to university and become ACCA qualified, another option is to choose a course we recognise. Recognised courses meet ACCA standards and often provide exam exemptions, the number typically depending on how much of our syllabus your degree covers.

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