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Get a flying
start and accelerate your progress towards being an ICAEW Chartered
Accountant by putting classroom theory into the highest level of commercial
practice, with integrated paid work placements.
The ‘Flying
Start’ degree is a collaboration between Newcastle University, PwC and ICAEW.
It is the most established course of its kind. It combines academic study and
integrated paid professional work placements in PwC’s Audit practice. You'll
progress towards the ICAEW Chartered Accountancy qualification, the ACA.
On this
course you will:
study
custom-designed modules
that satisfy the requirements of the ICAEW Certificate and professional level
examinations
learn
from qualified and commercially experienced accountants on our teaching team and gain sector
insight with guest lectures from PwC and experts from the sector. A strong
alumni network of former Flying Start students regularly participate
develop
valuable skills of
time management, self-motivation, teamwork and research, within the
professional skills element of this degree
gain
commercial awareness
with over 200 days of qualifying technical work experience working with clients
as part of PwC’s Audit Team, across the second, third and fourth years of your
degree. This counts towards ICAEW work experience requirements for ICAEW
Chartered Accountant status
Find out about this course
in our Undergraduate 2025 entry prospectus.
Programme overview
Main Subject
Accounting and Finance
Degree
BSc
Study Level
Undergraduate
Study Mode
On Campus
Get a flying
start and accelerate your progress towards being an ICAEW Chartered
Accountant by putting classroom theory into the highest level of commercial
practice, with integrated paid work placements.
The ‘Flying
Start’ degree is a collaboration between Newcastle University, PwC and ICAEW.
It is the most established course of its kind. It combines academic study and
integrated paid professional work placements in PwC’s Audit practice. You'll
progress towards the ICAEW Chartered Accountancy qualification, the ACA.
On this
course you will:
study
custom-designed modules
that satisfy the requirements of the ICAEW Certificate and professional level
examinations
learn
from qualified and commercially experienced accountants on our teaching team and gain sector
insight with guest lectures from PwC and experts from the sector. A strong
alumni network of former Flying Start students regularly participate
develop
valuable skills of
time management, self-motivation, teamwork and research, within the
professional skills element of this degree
gain
commercial awareness
with over 200 days of qualifying technical work experience working with clients
as part of PwC’s Audit Team, across the second, third and fourth years of your
degree. This counts towards ICAEW work experience requirements for ICAEW
Chartered Accountant status
Find out about this course
in our Undergraduate 2025 entry prospectus.
Admission Requirements
7+
34+
76+
100+
AAB excluding General Studies. While we are willing to consider any combination of A Level subjects (excluding General Studies), we prefer students to be studying two of the following:
Mathematics
Further Mathematics
English Literature
Physics
Biology
Chemistry
Geography
History
Languages
Accounting
Economics
Business Studies
Government and Politics
Law
Latin
Philosophy
GCSE mathematics and English Language or Literature at grade 6 or B is required if not taken at A or AS Level.
Please see the 'Additional information on GCSEs' section in the drop down below.
4 Years
Sep
International
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Business Accounting and Finance with work placements BSc
Campus, Newcastle Upon Tyne, United Kingdom
48 monthsProgramme duration
24,400 Tuition Fee/year
Accounting and FinanceMain Subject Area
Programme overview
Main Subject
Accounting and Finance
Degree
BSc
Study Level
Undergraduate
Study Mode
On Campus
Get a flying start and accelerate your progress towards being an ICAEW Chartered Accountant by putting classroom theory into the highest level of commercial practice, with integrated paid work placements.
The ‘Flying Start’ degree is a collaboration between Newcastle University, PwC and ICAEW. It is the most established course of its kind. It combines academic study and integrated paid professional work placements in PwC’s Audit practice. You'll progress towards the ICAEW Chartered Accountancy qualification, the ACA.
On this course you will:
- study
custom-designed modules
that satisfy the requirements of the ICAEW Certificate and professional level
examinations
- learn
from qualified and commercially experienced accountants on our teaching team and gain sector
insight with guest lectures from PwC and experts from the sector. A strong
alumni network of former Flying Start students regularly participate
- develop
valuable skills of
time management, self-motivation, teamwork and research, within the
professional skills element of this degree
- gain
commercial awareness
with over 200 days of qualifying technical work experience working with clients
as part of PwC’s Audit Team, across the second, third and fourth years of your
degree. This counts towards ICAEW work experience requirements for ICAEW
Chartered Accountant status
Find out about this course in our Undergraduate 2025 entry prospectus.Programme overview
Main Subject
Accounting and Finance
Degree
BSc
Study Level
Undergraduate
Study Mode
On Campus
Get a flying start and accelerate your progress towards being an ICAEW Chartered Accountant by putting classroom theory into the highest level of commercial practice, with integrated paid work placements.
The ‘Flying Start’ degree is a collaboration between Newcastle University, PwC and ICAEW. It is the most established course of its kind. It combines academic study and integrated paid professional work placements in PwC’s Audit practice. You'll progress towards the ICAEW Chartered Accountancy qualification, the ACA.
On this course you will:
- study
custom-designed modules
that satisfy the requirements of the ICAEW Certificate and professional level
examinations
- learn
from qualified and commercially experienced accountants on our teaching team and gain sector
insight with guest lectures from PwC and experts from the sector. A strong
alumni network of former Flying Start students regularly participate
- develop
valuable skills of
time management, self-motivation, teamwork and research, within the
professional skills element of this degree
- gain
commercial awareness
with over 200 days of qualifying technical work experience working with clients
as part of PwC’s Audit Team, across the second, third and fourth years of your
degree. This counts towards ICAEW work experience requirements for ICAEW
Chartered Accountant status
Find out about this course in our Undergraduate 2025 entry prospectus.Admission Requirements
AAB excluding General Studies. While we are willing to consider any combination of A Level subjects (excluding General Studies), we prefer students to be studying two of the following:
GCSE mathematics and English Language or Literature at grade 6 or B is required if not taken at A or AS Level.
Please see the 'Additional information on GCSEs' section in the drop down below.
International
Scholarships
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