Program Overview

Overview of the BSc Accountancy (Flying Start) Programme

The BSc Accountancy (Flying Start) programme is a collaboration between Queen Mary University of London, the Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales (ICAEW), and PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC). This programme is designed to fast-track students' careers in accounting and provide a path to becoming an ICAEW Chartered Accountant.

Key Information

• Degree: BSc (Hons) Accountancy
• Duration: 4 years
• Start: September 2026
• UCAS code: N403
• Institution code: Q50
• Typical A-Level offer: Grades AAA at A-Level
• Home fees: £9,535
• Overseas fees: £29,450

Structure

The programme is structured over four years, with a series of paid work placements integrated into the course. Students will have the opportunity to apply theoretical knowledge directly to the workplace.

Year 1

• Foundations of Assurance
• Foundations of Finance
• Introduction to Economics
• Introduction to Financial Accounting
• Introduction to Management Accounting
• Law for Accounting
• Principles of Taxation
• Quantitative Methods
• Academic and Professional Awareness

Year 2

• Audit and Assurance Services
• International Financial Accounting
• Business Strategy and Technology
• Taxation Compliance
• PwC Placement (P1)

Year 3

• Advanced Corporate Reporting 1
• Financial Management
• Business Planning Tax
• PwC Placement (P2)

Year 4

• Social and Environmental Accounting
• Corporate Governance and Accountability
• Contemporary Issues in Accounting and Ethics
• Case Studies, Business, Accounting and Finance
• PwC Placement (P3)

Teaching and Learning

The programme combines academic study with integrated professional work placements at PwC and progress towards the ICAEW Chartered Accountant qualification. Students will be supported by a team of dedicated staff from both the School and PwC.

Assessment

Assessment typically includes a combination of coursework and/or examinations in May or June.

Entry Requirements

• A-Level: Grades AAA at A-Level
• IB: International Baccalaureate Diploma with a minimum of 36 points overall
• BTEC: See detailed subject and grade requirements
• Access HE: We consider applications from students with the Access to Higher Education Diploma
• GCSE: Minimum five GCSE passes including English at grade C or 4 and Maths at grade A or 7
• EPQ: Alternative offers may be made to applicants taking the Extended Project Qualification
• Contextualised admissions: Our standard contextual offer is ABB at A-Level, and our enhanced contextual offer is BBB

Funding

PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC) offers a financial bursary for BSc Accountancy students, subject to eligibility criteria. Queen Mary also provides specialist support on all financial and welfare issues through its Advice and Counselling Service.

Careers

The vast majority of finalists on Flying Start programmes with PwC have received a job offer at the company after graduation, often becoming fully-qualified ICAEW Chartered Accountants just over a year after graduation. Graduates of Flying Start programmes have also moved into non-accounting roles at PwC.

About the School

The School of Business and Management takes a unique interdisciplinary approach, promising students an inspiring educational experience. The School is accredited by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB) and is part of the Russell Group, a body of leading UK universities dedicated to research and teaching excellence.