Oxford Brookes + ACCA
OBU ACCA degree: closure, results and resubmission
The Oxford Brookes ACCA BSc has closed. Check May 2026 RAP results, payment and resubmission deadlines, graduate support and the new University of London route.
Programme status · Updated 16 July 2026
The Oxford Brookes ACCA BSc has now closed
The final Research and Analysis Project (RAP) submission window closed in May 2026. New students can no longer start this OBU programme, but May 2026 submitters and existing graduates still have important actions and support available.
May submission fee deadline
31 August 2026
Results sent by email
October 2026
Resubmission fee deadline
December 2026
Delayed result if fee is unpaid
February 2027
Current guidance: dates and closure information below were checked against Oxford Brookes University and ACCA on 16 July 2026.
Final cohort
If you submitted an OBU RAP in May 2026
Your project is still moving through the final assessment process. Oxford Brookes says results will be emailed to the address used when you registered.
1
Pay the submission fee
The £550 May submission fee must be paid by 31 August 2026. Use the OBU submission portal and keep your payment confirmation.
2
Check your email details
OBU currently expects to send May 2026 RAP results by email in October 2026. Watch the inbox and spam folder for the address used at registration.
3
Keep your project files
Retain your RAP, Skills and Learning Statement, presentation, sources and mentor records until your result and any follow-up process are complete.
Do not miss the payment deadline. OBU says an unpaid May 2026 fee means you will not receive a result until February 2027 and will lose the opportunity to resubmit if unsuccessful.
Results
OBU results and the final resubmission route
When your result arrives
Read the result and marker feedback carefully.
Save the email and download every available document.
If successful, follow OBU instructions for your award documents and graduation.
If unsuccessful, use the individual feedback—not old generic timetables—for your next action.
If your May 2026 RAP is unsuccessful
Oxford Brookes says your feedback will explain the final resubmission arrangements. A £550 resubmission fee will apply, with payment due in December 2026.
Important: do not rely on the old “two further attempts” rule. The programme has closed and the May 2026 cohort follows the special final-cohort arrangements issued with its results.
Existing graduates
Your OBU degree remains valid
The programme closure does not cancel or reduce an Oxford Brookes BSc (Hons) in Applied Accounting already awarded. ACCA states that completed graduates continue to receive the qualification’s recognition and reputational benefits.
Documents and verification
Oxford Brookes continues to provide certified copies of documents and supporting letters for graduates. Use the official programme page for the latest request routes.
Graduation
OBU continues to publish arrangements for final ceremonies. Dates and locations can change, so use the invitation and the university’s official graduation information.
For current ACCA students
The new route is the University of London BSc Professional Accountancy
Eligible ACCA students, affiliates and members can now apply for the University of London BSc Professional Accountancy. It is a separate degree with different eligibility rules—not a continuation or transfer of the OBU RAP.
September intake applications close
10 August 2026
Registration deadline
25 August 2026
Teaching starts
8 September 2026
Before changing an ACCA exam exemption or planning your papers around the degree, use ACCA’s current eligibility checker. The present route generally requires specific ACCA passes in Financial Reporting, Taxation and Audit and Assurance, plus other programme conditions.
OpenTuition archive
RAP guidance for the final OBU cohort
These guides remain useful for May 2026 feedback and any permitted final resubmission. They describe the former RAP process, so use current OBU instructions whenever a deadline or rule differs.
Marker feedback
Translate common marker comments before planning corrections.
Resubmission statement
Turn feedback into a clear response and change record.
Referencing guide
Review citation, source and reference-list fundamentals.
Academic conduct
Understand the role of OBU’s Academic Conduct Office.
OBU FAQs
Browse the established OpenTuition question archive.
OBU forum
Discuss final-cohort questions with the community.
Quick answers
OBU ACCA degree FAQs after closure
Can I start the Oxford Brookes ACCA BSc now?
No. The final RAP submission window closed in May 2026 and the programme has now closed.
When will May 2026 OBU results be released?
Oxford Brookes currently says results will be sent by email in October 2026.
When must I pay the May 2026 submission fee?
The £550 submission fee deadline is 31 August 2026. Missing it delays the result and removes the final resubmission opportunity.
Can I resubmit if I fail in May 2026?
OBU says unsuccessful students will receive feedback and be advised of the special final resubmission arrangements. The £550 resubmission fee is due in December 2026.
Is an OBU degree already awarded still recognised?
Yes. ACCA says the closure does not affect the recognition or validity of completed degrees.
What replaces the OBU degree for ACCA students?
The current ACCA-linked undergraduate route is the University of London BSc Professional Accountancy, subject to its own eligibility criteria.