Course contact details
Admissions Office
Email:ugadmissions@reading.ac.uk
Phone:0118 378 8372
University of Reading
Whiteknights Campus
Reading
RG6 6UR
Accounting and Business - Flying Start Degree Programme
- BSc (Hons)
- 4 Years
- Sandwich
- October 2026
- Undergraduate
- Main Site
Course summary
Fast-track your career and become a Chartered Accountant in the UK with our BSc Accounting and Business – The Flying Start Degree Programme.
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:
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the benefit of university study and life
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paid work experience
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a guaranteed job offer from PwC at the end of the programme, subject to satisfactory completion of certain milestones throughout the course.
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one of the fastest degree routes to becoming an ICAEW Chartered Accountant in the UK.
Once you’ve graduated, you’ll be approximately one year away from achieving full chartered status.
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/bsc-accounting-and-business
Modules
Modules may include:
- Assurance and Risk Fundamentals
- Business Insight and Performance
- Fundamentals of Business and Sustainability
- Applied Critical Thinking, Leadership and Communication Skills
- Corporate Reporting, Data and Assurance
*Please note that all modules are subject to change. Check our website for more details about the course structure.
Ways to study this course
Campuses
- Main Site
Study options
- BSc (Hons) • Sandwich • 4 Years
Start dates
- October 2026
Apply by
14 January
This is the equal consideration deadline. You can still apply after this date, but your application may not receive guaranteed consideration.
Application codes
- Course code:
- NN41
- Institution code:
- R12
- Campus name:
- Main Site
- Campus Code:
- -
- Points of Entry:
- Year 1
Teaching Excellence Framework (TEF)
University of Reading has participated in the Teaching Excellence Framework. These ratings were awarded in 2023, for four years.
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How to apply
Apply by
14 January
This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.
Application codes
- Course code:
- NN41
- Institution code:
- R12
- Campus name:
- Main Site
- Campus Code:
- -
Points of entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
- Year 1
Entry requirements
UCAS Tariff Not accepted
A level AAB
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016) DDD
Access to HE Diploma D: 33 credits M: 12 credits
Scottish Higher AAABB
AS Not accepted
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Diploma (first teaching from September 2016) 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.
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Certificate (first teaching from September 2016) DDD
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.
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Certificate (first teaching from September 2016) Not accepted
Scottish Advanced Higher AAB
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme 34 points
Welsh Baccalaureate - Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate (last awarded Summer 2024) A - B
The Advanced Welsh Baccalaureate Skills Challenge Certificate will be accepted in lieu of one A Level at the grade achieved.
Extended Project Not accepted
Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017) H2, H2, H2, H3, H3
Cambridge International Pre-U Certificate - Principal D3, D3, M2
GCSE/National 4/National 5
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 Maths.
GCSE History, Geography, Religious Studies, Drama, Sociology or Politics at B (6) or AS/A Level English Literature, English Language or English Literature and Language at grade B are acceptable in lieu of GCSE English Language or English Literature.
OCR Cambridge Technical Extended Diploma DDD
OCR Cambridge Technical Diploma 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.
OCR Cambridge Technical Introductory Diploma DDD
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.
OCR Cambridge Technical Extended Certificate DDD
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.
OCR Cambridge Technical Certificate Not accepted
T Level D
Minimum grade C in the Core Component.
Contextual offers for this programme are typically two grade beneath our standard entry requirement, e.g. BBB
Additional entry requirements
- Other
- Shortlisted students applying for BA Accounting and Business will be asked to submit a supplementary application form and may be invited to attend an assessment centre run in conjunction with PwC.
English language requirements
| Test | Grade | Additional details |
|---|---|---|
| IELTS (Academic) | 6.5 | We require a minimum score of 6.5 overall with at least 5.5 in each element of the test (Listening, Speaking, Reading and Writing). |
| TOEFL (iBT) | 88 | We require a minimum score of 88 overall with no less than 17 in Listening and Writing, 18 in Reading and 20 in Speaking. |
| Cambridge English Advanced | B | We require a grade B or a score of 176 overall with no element less than 162. |
| Cambridge English Proficiency | C | We require a grade C or a score of 176 overall with no element less than 162. |
| PTE Academic | 69 | We require a minimum score of 69 overall with at least 59 in each element of the test (Listening, Speaking, Reading and Writing). |
| Institution's Own Test | Test of English for Educational Purposes (TEEP). We require a minimum score of 6.5 overall with at least 5.5 in each element of the test (Listening, Speaking, Reading and Writing). | |
| Trinity ISE | Merit | We require a Merit in each element from ISE II. If you take ISE III or ISE IV, we require a Pass in each element. |
Full list of acceptable English Language Tests http://www.reading.ac.uk/ad-EnglishTests.aspx
Contextual admissions
Universities and colleges consider more than grades when assessing applications and may make offers based on a range of criteria. Learn more about contextual offers.
We issue offers to best fit the different circumstances and experiences of our applicants. We take a tailored and holistic approach, considering extenuating circumstances on a case-by-case basis. We recognise that some students are more likely than others to face barriers to fulfilling their academic potential at school, through no fault of their own. More information on our supportive offer making approaches can be found at: https://www.reading.ac.uk/ready-to-study/study/what-offer-will-i-get
Historical entry grades data
This section shows the range of grades that students who received offers were previously accepted on to this course with (learn more).
It is designed to support your research but does not guarantee whether you will or won't get a place.
Admissions teams consider various factors, including interviews, subject requirements, and entrance tests. Check all course entry requirements for eligibility.
Not enough data available
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Fees and funding
Tuition fees
Per year tuition fees
| Location | Fee | Year |
|---|
Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website.
Additional fee information
For Home students: please note that £9,535 is the minimum fee expected, this may increase subject to government approval.
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