Our BSc Accountancy Flying Start degree is designed for those who aspire to become ICAEW Chartered Accountants and want to hit the ground running in their careers. Sponsored by PwC and developed with input from the ICAEW, this four-year course offers a unique blend of academic learning and real-world experience.
The above is a sample of the typical modules we offer, but is not intended to be construed or relied on as a definitive list of what might be available in any given year. This content was last updated on Wednesday 11 December 2024. Due to timetabling availability, there may be restrictions on some module combinations.
We offer a variety of teaching formats, which can include asynchronous and synchronous teaching, lecture engagement sessions, small group teaching, project teams and one-to-one tutorials.
Our teaching is underpinned by internationally recognised research and benefits from contributions by leading industry practitioners.
As one of the first business schools to sign up to the UN's Principles for Responsible Management Education (PRME), our commitment to sustainable business practice is evident and integrated into all our programmes.
You will have many opportunities to broaden your skills and experience by attending talks and workshops, gaining new networks and by taking part in community projects, programmes and competitions while studying at Nottingham University Business School.
Visit our open days, attend general talks and see some of our lecturers in action. Also, watch pre-recorded lectures.
We understand how important digital skills are in today's world. That's why we offer you the chance to gain industry-recognised certifications from Microsoft and SAP alongside your degree. These certifications will boost your CV and make you stand out in a competitive job market. Learn more about this on our Digital Professional Skills page.
We use a range of assessment methods to ensure you're well prepared for both academic and professional challenges. Depending on the module, you might be assessed through formal exams, coursework, or a mix of both.
The type of coursework you'll complete varies too, offering plenty of opportunities to showcase your skills and knowledge. You might work on individual essays, group and individual projects, case studies, or even give assessed presentations.
In your first year, you'll complete a mix of compulsory and optional modules, totalling 120 credits. As you move into years 2, 3, and 4, you'll take 80 credits of modules each year, along with your placement.
For each 10-credit module, you can expect to dedicate around 100 hours of study time. This includes teaching sessions like lectures and small group classes.
Typically, you'll have between 8 and 12 hours of teaching per week, along with student (office) hours where you can get additional support from your lecturers. Throughout your program, you will also be expected to carry out independent study, which is likely to increase as you progress.
We actively seek to develop your practical business, leadership and management skills through a range of professional development programmes.
Increasingly, graduates are required to be cloud and data-ready for the workplace with 66% of employers wanting to see graduates achieve professional qualifications as well as their main degree (CMI 21st Century leaders report). The school works with some of the world's leading business software providers including SAP and Microsoft, offering the option to take their globally recognised professional digital qualifications alongside your course. Our Digital Centre of Excellence will support you so that you can develop the digital skills necessary to pursue your chosen career and stand out to future employers.
Our employer programme enables you to network with top employers throughout your degree, with many of these companies choosing to sponsor prizes for high-performing students.
Our graduates are highly sought after, gaining employment in accountancy, banking and other financial services. If you graduate with a 2:1 or higher on our BSc Accountancy, PwC may offer you a full-time position as a Senior Associate, where you'll earn a very competitive salary. In 2018, all of our Flying Start graduates were offered positions at PwC.
Recent Business School graduates have also gone on to work at prestigious companies including Barclays, EY, and Morgan Stanley.
Upon graduation, PwC may offer you a full-time position at Senior Associate level, where you will earn a very competitive salary.
87.80% of undergraduates from Nottingham University Business School secured graduate level employment or further study within 15 months of graduation. The average annual starting salary for these graduates was £30,195.
HESA Graduate Outcomes (2017- 2021 cohorts). The Graduate Outcomes % is calculated using The Guardian University Guide methodology. The average annual salary is based on graduates working full-time within the UK.
Studying for a degree at the University of Nottingham will provide you with the type of skills and experiences that will prove invaluable in any career, whichever direction you decide to take.
Throughout your time with us, our Careers and Employability Service can work with you to improve your employability skills even further; assisting with job or course applications, searching for appropriate work experience placements and hosting events to bring you closer to a wide range of prospective employers.
Have a look at our careers page for an overview of all the employability support and opportunities that we provide to current students.
The University of Nottingham is consistently named as one of the most targeted universities by Britain's leading graduate employers (Ranked in the top ten in The Graduate Market in 2013-2024, High Fliers Research).
The best part of my course is the work placements at PwC. These are guaranteed as part of the programme. The placements allowed me to apply what I had been learning in lectures and develop my professional skills. During each of my placements, the teaching and support by the university was fantastic and helped me prepare for examinations upon my return to campus.
Thomas Joshua Marriott
BSc Accountancy
