Overview

Advance your career with the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) Continuing Professional Development (CPD) course at Glasgow Caledonian University. The globally recognised ACCA qualification equips you with transferable accounting skills that can be applied across a wide range of business sectors.

This qualification can help you:

enhance your current role
broaden your expertise
work towards becoming a qualified accountant.

Recognised in more than 170 countries, the ACCA qualification is valued by employers around the world. Combining practical and theoretical learning, you'll develop advanced expertise in areas including:

financial reporting
audit and assurance
taxation
financial management
business law
strategic leadership and governance.

Alongside developing technical expertise, you'll build a strong understanding of professional values, ethics and governance. These are essential for responsible leadership and trusted professional practice in today's accounting profession.

At GCU, you'll learn in an interactive and supportive classroom environment. Experienced tutors will guide you through each stage of your studies. Their extensive knowledge of the ACCA syllabus and proven track record of preparing students for examinations will support you throughout your studies.

You'll be encouraged to ask questions, explore challenging topics and build your confidence throughout your studies. Mock examinations and personalised feedback will strengthen your understanding, refine your exam technique and prepare you for your ACCA examinations.

Each 12-week course is delivered through evening classes at our Glasgow campus. This makes it easier to balance your studies with work and other commitments.

Dedicated revision sessions at the end of each course are tailored to student needs. You can revisit key theory, practise exam-style questions and receive tutor-led feedback before your ACCA examinations.

From your first class to your final revision session, you'll be supported to achieve your potential and move forward with confidence in your career.

Why study Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) at GCU?

Work towards a globally recognised ACCA qualification valued by employers in more than 170 countries, supporting career opportunities in the UK and internationally.
Learn from experienced tutors with extensive knowledge of the syllabus and a proven track record of preparing students for ACCA examinations.
Develop the technical expertise, professional values, ethics and governance knowledge needed to succeed in today's accounting profession.
Study around your work through part-time evening classes, designed to meet the needs of both students and employers.
Build your confidence through interactive classroom teaching, mock examinations, personalised feedback and dedicated revision sessions tailored to your individual learning needs.

What you will study

We aim to display the most up-to-date information possible.

The modules listed on this page and the Programme Specification are intended to give you an idea of what you may be able to study on this course. Please note that course content, modules, teaching and assessment may change each year and after you have accepted your offer to study at GCU. This might be because we are required to do so by law, by a governmental authority, regulator or accrediting body. We may also make changes for quality assurance reasons, or to enhance the course.

Course structure

Each ACCA paper is delivered once per academic year and is allocated to either Trimester A or Trimester B. It is recommended to study a maximum of two ACCA papers across Trimesters A and B.

As each paper is offered as a standalone module, you have the flexibility to enrol for a single paper or undertake multiple papers across consecutive trimesters, depending on your individual study plan and progression requirements.To ensure appropriate progression, an Applied Skills paper should be successfully completed before enrolling on a Strategic Professional paper.

Trimester A

Classes begin last full week in August and run for 12 weeks.

Applied Skills Level

Audit and Assurance

Financial Reporting

Strategic Professional Level

Advanced Taxation

Advanced Performance Management

Advanced Financial Management

Strategic Business Leader

Trimester B

Classes begin first full week in February and run for 12 weeks.

Applied Skills Level

Taxation

Financial Management

Corporate and Business Law

Performance Management

Strategic Professional Level

Advanced Audit and Assurance

Strategic Business Reporting

Careers

The globally recognised ACCA qualification can open opportunities across a wide range of industries in the UK and internationally. Whether you're looking to progress in your current role or expand your career opportunities, you'll develop specialist knowledge and professional skills that are valued by employers across the public, private and third sectors.

The qualification can support careers in areas including:

financial accounting
management accounting
audit and assurance
taxation
financial management
business consultancy.

Subject to meeting ACCA's professional requirements, completion of the ACCA papers provides a pathway towards becoming a qualified accountant and obtaining full membership of the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA). ACCA is recognised under UK legislation. Eligible members may undertake statutory audit and investment business activities, further enhancing the value and recognition of the qualification.

Recognised in more than 170 countries, ACCA can also support career opportunities around the world.

Course information

Award	Mode of study	Duration	Start date	Location
CPD	Part Time	12 Weeks	Aug 27	Glasgow	Enquire

Please note that admission to GCU is considered on a competitive basis, and the academic entry requirements stated here may be the minimum required to be eligible for an offer.

International students can get information on entry requirements specific to their country in our International Study section.

Academic requirements

UK honours degree 2:2 (or equivalent) in people or business-centred subjects or any business subject such as marketing or finance.

English language requirements

Academic IELTS score of 6.0 (or equivalent) with no element below 5.5.

Exemptions

Students with HNDs, HNCs, or recognised degrees are given exemptions which vary according to the subjects studied.

Application must be made to ACCA to obtain confirmation of exemptions and to obtain registration.

Please telephone ACCA on +44 (0)141 582 2000 or see details on the ACCA website

Students can also email students@accaglobal.com.

Additional information for international applicants

Entry requirements by country
Application deadlines
English language tests
Knowledge of English - Applicants from a majority English speaking country may not be required to provide further proof of your English language proficiency. Information about this requirement is available on the Student Visa section of the gov.uk website.

Additional information for all applicants

Relevant experience (Recognition of Prior Learning)

GCU's flexible entry policies exist to allow relevant work experience and prior learning to be considered towards standard entry or advanced entry into a course.

If you do not have the typical academic entry qualifications, but can demonstrate relevant work experience and/or credits from recognised professional bodies, you may be eligible to enter this course via the University's Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) scheme.

Designed with industry input

Designed with input from industry experts, these courses reflect the knowledge and skills required across today's accounting profession. Combining technical expertise with professional values, ethics and governance, it will prepare you to meet the expectations of employers and support your long-term career development.

Learning and teaching methods

You'll learn through interactive classroom teaching led by experienced tutors. Classes encourage discussion and active participation, giving you the opportunity to ask questions, explore challenging topics and build your confidence throughout your studies.

Teaching is supported by mock examinations and personalised feedback to help strengthen your understanding and prepare you for your ACCA examinations. Each course is delivered over 12 weeks through flexible evening classes, making it easier to balance your studies with work and other commitments.

Revision and exam preparation

Dedicated revision sessions are included in your course fee for each ACCA paper you study.

Delivered near the end of each course, they take place before the ACCA examination sessions in June and December.

These dedicated sessions give you the opportunity to revisit key theory, practise exam-style questions and receive tutor-led guidance to help maximise your exam preparation. Most papers include one revision day, while Strategic Business Leader includes two dedicated revision days.

If you only wish to attend a revision course, standalone places may also be available. To find out more, please email accaenquiries@gcu.ac.uk.

How to apply

We recommend submitting your application as early as possible to allow sufficient time for processing before your chosen intake

As well as completing GCU's online application process, you'll need to register with ACCA before sitting your examinations.

Visit the ACCA website.

Terms and Conditions

Details of the University’s terms and conditions are available here.