Eligibility Questions

Hi, Could anyone please tell me where do I send my English certificate for OBU. Thanks

Contact [email protected] and they will deal with your query. If you passed F4 before it changed to being a multi-choice paper in 2014 then your English proficiency was proved by that.

Hi, I will be giving FR exam in March'2019 attempt, and I wanted to ask as it is stated on ACCA website that we need to opt for the OBU degree before passing the last 3 exams. So if I book the exam of FR by January and give my English Language requirement test in Februrary and submit it to ACCA or OBU (i am not aware of who to send the script) in Feb will I still be eligible for OBU bachelor's degree?

I believe that will be fine -as long as proficiency in English is proven before any of those papers are passed and you have opted into the degree programme. However check with [email protected] as they administer the rules (and will provide details of where and how the certificate should be submitted).

Hi everyone, I wasn't so clear regarding the english proficiency requirement hence I ended up calling ACCA. They informed me that for being eligible for OBU you need to do the following. -Have the required English proficiency evidence, it could be either of those mentioned on the website of OBU. https://www.accaglobal.com/content/dam/ACCA_Global/Students/bsc/recognised-english-language-qualifications-september-2017.pdf -Have the required english proficiency evidence submitted to ACCA BEFORE the results of the following exams appear as PASS i.e. FR/F7, AA/F8 and FM/F9. If either of them appear as pass, unfortunately you cannot go ahead for OBU -You do not automatically appear as opt in, you need to send the english proficiency evidence, that is the eligibility for opting in. -Hence after you are opted in, with your language evidence submitted, pass the last exams i.e. FR, AA, and FM. -Starting preparing the RAP and SLS and submit whatever Submit session is appropriate for you. So please for all those students that are about to give F7/FR, F8/AA or/and F9/FM in the March'19 attempt you MUST submit the evidence before 15 APRIL 2019. Thank you I hope everyone is cleared, because I wasn't until I called ACCA, as the moderator said here quite alot (sorry for continuous similar questions), the admin matters are better solved if we talk with ACCA directly and than forward and help others to understand.

Thank you so much tasbihak for taking the time and trouble to post the detail above. We do try to help where we can, but as you have found out for yourself -it is always best to go straight to the people who know as their information is the most reliable!

Hi guys, I failed to login into OBU website to check whether I can or cannot to do OBU project. When I login the correct ACCA number and password, the website shows invalid login. What actually the problem is? Is that the OBU website now cannot login?

The issue is that the OBU-ACCA website has been suspended following issues in November. The only way to get any information about status and past feedback is via email. The address is [email protected] Set out your query clearly. In older to submit you (a) have to be within the 10 year limit since registration with ACCA, (b) have proved your proficiency in English before passing F7/8/9 and (c) are opted into the programme. You must also pass the Ethics module (if not already passed) by about 28 March 2019.

Hi i want to know if im still eligible to do OBU degree project : i passed F1-F8 already, left final paper F9 & the OBU project. My last eligibility date to sit exam is this coming June 2019. i know i am running out of time if i take F9 exam this March 2019 & the OBU project class. is it possible to request acca to extend my eligibility date so that i can pass my f9 & do the OBU project please advice thanks

It probably depends on when you provided evidence of proficiency in English. See the answers above and contact [email protected] who are the ones who will be able to confirm your eligibility. If you are eligible start immediately, pause for your exam and resume after sitting your paper - you may just about be able to do it if you are committed enough so think about your possible topic right now! Good luck!

I just gave my IELTS and I'm not sure that I'll score a 6 band in Speaking. My question is that do we Have to Score a 6 band overall or Individually in IELTS

Hi, I have answered your query in the General Forum.. Here https://opentuition.com/topic/english-requirement-for-bsc-obu-acca/ A humble request, please refrain from posting the same question across multiple forums. There is normally one forum which is most suitable in which to post your question. Thank you.

Hello, i had listened few days ago that obu would be withdrawl the requirement of IELTS and english Prof for the eligibility of BSC. Is it true? Iam an ACCA finalist, i had not done IELTS when i had passed my F6 exam. Now Accordingly no IELTS requirement is iam Eligible for OBU Bsc program?

I was told by an overseas student that English proficiency was being phased out, However they then came back and said this was just a possibility that OBU was consideringi.e. nothing definite has been decided. Personally I think there needs to be some proficiency in English - markers need to be able to understand key concepts and ideas when assessing work and it is an award being made by a British University. Whilst perfection in English should not be necessary and the language create a bar, there still needs to be a minimum Standard of written English to fulfil these requirements (in my opinion) My advice: get your English proficiency sorted out now before attempting F7/8/9 (or their new equivalents) rather than hope the rule will be changed

For those who have been frustrated by the rules on English Proficiency and being able to do the RAP - received today from the University: "Changes to English Proficiency We have some exciting news about the eligibility requirements for the BSc (Hons) in Applied Accounting from Oxford Brookes University. Oxford Brookes University has aligned their English Language Proficiency requirements with those of the ACCA. There is no longer a requirement for students to submit an English language qualification such as IELTS to ACCA for approval. It is hoped that this change removes a significant barrier to participation. This change has been back-dated and so students that have already completed FR, FM or AA (papers 7, 8, 9) will still be eligible for the BSc (Hons) in Applied Accounting if they are within the 10 year rule. If students have any questions regarding this, please ask them to contact [email protected] "

Good news for all those will problems proving proficiency in English - received from Oxford Brookes today: Changes to English Proficiency We have some exciting news about the eligibility requirements for the BSc (Hons) in Applied Accounting from Oxford Brookes University. Oxford Brookes University has aligned their English Language Proficiency requirements with those of the ACCA. There is no longer a requirement for students to submit an English language qualification such as IELTS to ACCA for approval. It is hoped that this change removes a significant barrier to participation. This change has been back-dated and so students that have already completed FR, FM or AA (papers 7, 8, 9) will still be eligible for the BSc (Hons) in Applied Accounting if they are within the 10 year rule. If students have any questions regarding this, please ask them to contact [email protected]

I am so glad that they have confirmed this change, hopefully they send out emails to students so they can continue with their exams. I had to specifically take time out from studying for my March 19 attempt to prepare and give the IELTS, it is time consuming and pricey as well.

Hey, I’m attempting f9 financial management paper on September 2019. The results won’t be out until first week of October. When is the earliest date that I’d need to start preparing for OBU? From the little that I understand, I won’t be eligible (or ready) to attempt it on period 39 September, right? I read somewhere that period 40 will be in March. If that’s the case, given the eligibility criteria that applicants should not have passed any of the professional level papers before attempting BSc, is it worth to wait that long and skip 2 exam sessions? Thanks in advance

Where does it say you can't have any professional papers passed before submitting RAP?

To answer your question: The earliest you may submit will be period 40. See page 19 on this doc: https://www.accaglobal.com/content/dam/ACCA_Global/Students/bsc/Information%20Pack%202019-20.pdf

@irfanullahjan said: Where does it say you can't have any professional papers passed before submitting RAP?

I remember reading something like that. Maybe I misread. Thanks for clearing that up. Also the document you linked is very helpful. Final question— how long would I need to get through the entire thing? Period 40 RAP submission last date is 13 May. How many months prior should I start?

It took me a couple of months ... spent a few hours every Saturday and Sunday. Make sure you consult with a good mentor.

@danny969 said: Final question— how long would I need to get through the entire thing? Period 40 RAP submission last date is 13 May. How many months prior should I start?

The answer is - it depends. Information gathering, planning, writing and improving the quality of your RAP will take substantial amount of time. Therefore it will depend on your individual situation: if you are full time employed/student/unemployed, do you have any personal obligations (family, friends, community). Take into account possible interruptions (holidays, illness, sometimes you will just be too tired to write another paragraph - I know this from my own experience). I think for full time employed person 3-4 months of solid work should be fine. Taking into account that you will spend some time after your work and most of the weekends preparing your RAP. Also if you are an ACCA student I would advise to skip March session.

are there any restrictions on the number of attemppts you have taken to reach the exams(if it has then how many) and if you have exceded the attempts is it imposible for us to apply for obu.

As long as you have cleared all of the foundation skills papers and are still with the 10 year registration limit you are eligible fior the degree programme and may submit your work for assessment. With the RAP you are allowed up to 3 attempts to achieve a pass subject to the 10 year limit. Once either of those limits is reached then you may not subsequently submit.

Hi guys. I need some advice. I think I am at risk of not being eligible for the OBU degree. I passed my first ACCA exam in June 2010. I understand I have 10 years to complete the degree so I should be completing it by June 2020. However, by when should I pass FR, TX, FM and PM? I have already completed AA and LW. I have not been able to enter for both September 2019 and December 2019 exam sitting. So next exam sitting I can enter is March 2020. Please advise whether that it is too late for being eligible for the RAP submission. Thank you for your time.

@trephena Please see my query. thank you

Today I have passed FR and after that the OBU status is now being shown as not eligible. I have opt-in for OBU when registering. And as there are no longer requirement of English language proficiency, why would it show to be ineligible? Please someone guide me about this. Thanks

This is not a question that we can answer reliably and therefore you are advised to contact [email protected] and they should be able to advise

Were you eligible at last?