Oxford Brookes degree -Grading & Graduation Questions

You should have no problem if applying to a UK university. I cannot comment on other countries as arrangements and recognition of academic qualifications varies from country to country.

These days many Masters programmes are offered distance learning so I am sure you will be able to find a course that suits your future plans 😀 Although many congrats on an eventual 1st class Hons. Degree remember that the RAP requires a slightly different skill set – independent research and application of critical thought for example (not normally required for exams). For a masters degree these skills are incredibly important so use the RAP experience as an opportunity to develop them.

In what ways would it be recognized or beneficial?
really curious since we may not get an average of 60

Hello Mr. Hammad

I truly appreciate your in depth response

I do know that having a bsc would be beneficial

But I would like to repeat my question
If I got my average of 50 I would be eligible to to attend this bsc?
I’ve heard that people who scored higher average of 70 and passed the RAP
Would get the first rate degree
And for those of 60 would get second rate degree and this would minimize the papers required to complete the masters degree

But for those who’ve got less than 60 and managed to pass the RAP would get the third rate degree and would this rate degree help in he same way
I.e. be recognised and accepted into jobs
And also eligible to attend higher certificates courses having completed this

And I would like to add that if I get this then this would be my only bsc as I shifted to acca directly after highscool and I’m not taking a bsc at a university

I apologise for the inconvenience

Thanks in advance

@ahmed

With average of 50, you are eligible for this program if you meet eligibility criteria in OBU info pack 2016 https://www.accaglobal.com/content/dam/ACCA_Global/Students/bsc/IP2015-16.pdf.

Info pack also tells how grading of your RAP is done. You are correct in terms of grading but for you, if you have percentage above 52% and you get A or B grade in RAP then you can get Lower Second Class Degree and if you have 58% or above and you get A grade in RAP then you will get Upper Second Class Degree.

Even if you get third class, it is accepted and recognised in Universities & jobs. You will write in your CV that you own BSc Hons rather class. You will be eligible for higher certifications but again it depend on institution and organisation.

You are same case as i was, so BSc Hons. is necessary for you.

Make decision on the basis that you will have degree if you do it otherwise you will not have.

Regards,
Hammad Ahmed Qureshi – OBU Registered Mentor.

Hello,

I have passed F6-F9 with an average over 68%, therefore I only require a pass to have a 1st class degree.

How would you relay this on a cv?

Thanks for any advice.
Michael.

@Michael

Hope you are doing well. What I say Its better to have BSC degree. It will be helpful for you to get job on the basis of graduation. you can avail good opportunities to take further qualification such as CPA USA, CPA CGA, or any Master program.

you will get 180 European Credit Transfer.

what else you need ? everything will be in your hand. Just make perfect thesis by getting proper mentoring from competent Mentor and achieve high Grade. forget about class.

My friend he is living in Maryland USA, He got admission for Master program from top USA university on the basis of BSC and ACCA affiliation. Hope for the best.

Hope the answer of the question.

Regards,
Bsc Registered Mentor and ACCA Member

@michael

Degree and a professional accounting qualification are a powerful combination of qualifications to have, putting you in demand with employers and increasing your career prospects.

It is perfect opportunity to gain a relevant degree-level qualification to your chosen career path, develop skills that are not necessarily developed from taking the ACCA examinations alone, such as presentation and report writing skills, as well as being able to achieve a class of degree which reflect your previous efforts, time and studies towards the ACCA qualification. You will find the recognition for your ACCA examination results.

After successful completion of degree, you can study for Masters degree or other professional qualifications such as CIMA, ACA, etc.

According to recent research, graduate salaries for those working in the banking and finance sector are among the highest paying at an average of €35,000 per year.

BSc Hons. in Applied Accounting is a strong degree which add significant value to ACCA qualification if you don’t have degree as many employers now require ACCA graduates especially in middle east which i have experienced and they emphasis that you complete your academic study before opting a professional qualification.

I completed ACCA at age of 19 years along with high school and then i did not had degree so BSc Hons. helped me in completing my academic studies.

Further, Research Analysis Project for this degree is a relaxed version of ICAEW ACA’s Case study exam which develop equal skills required for that exam except for time pressure.

With this degree you may apply for masters in those universities which do not recognise professional qualifications. OBU degree also helps you in English language Exemption if you are required English language test for any purpose.

Lastly, if you already have one bachelors then getting another with just one project and £200 is not a bad deal and adds significant value to your CV in my opinion. On CV you will extending your relevant qualification section relating to finance & accounting and also first class Hons. is anything that university students dream of. As an employer, i will always prefer a student who qualified ACCA and also hold an Hons. Degree because its just not you have the degree but also the research and analysis skills you posses after doing RAP.

Regards,
Hammad Ahmed Qureshi – OBU BSc Hons. RAP Mentor

@GT0707

In addition to my reply to @michael (please read them above), reasons for doing BSc Hons. even if you get 2.2 or 3rd class are that you will write BSc Hons. with your name, your CV will include a new relevant qualification to accounts and finance, you will not write Hons. classification on CV. Further, 2.1 and 2.2 are the most common classes of degree that students posses who study in a university and become graduates. It is not always everyone get first class or upper second class degree. You will be having a degree after submitting just one project which if you offer to any university student, he/she will definitely go for it even if it gives him/her below 3rd class degree because they know how you spend 3 years of your life in university, struggle and hard-work for getting a Degree.

Research Analysis Project (RAP) is an ultimate analysis for which you have to do alot of research. It develop strong skills of presentation, report writing, structuring, self management of learning, confidence building, organising and self reflection of your strengths and weaknesses. So, as an ACCA you may lack some of graduate skills which may become obstacle in your career or you will have to work on them later if you get managerial role at your employer. So, i will always recommend to do BSc Hons. not just to get degree but also to improve and learn some new skills.

Regards,
Hammad Ahmed Qureshi – OBU BSc Hons. RAP Mentor

@bbbdung02

In my opinion, if you pass at 2nd or 3rd attempt, this indicate that you had ability to pass and you failed in first attempt just because you did not research and worked hard. Also as OBU tell your weaknesses and where you need to focus more for passing in 2nd attempt and further, so they may have made policy of giving C grade after failing first attempt as through markers comments, you now know what to do for passing.

Regards,
Hammad Ahmed Qureshi – OBU Registered Mentor.

@Jahnvi

Hope you are well!

Yes, OBU is recognised in Canada and many universities allow it for the purpose of Masters.

In USA there is bit strictness with regards to recognition of ACCA and BSc but still some universities accept them. The best will be to ask specific universities about this degree and related institution otherwise you still may have confusion. I have some of my colleagues went to Canada based on ACCA & BSc Hons.

Further, your aim for current year should be passing exams and BSc. after which you can decide further because you are now at F level exams and you also have to do BSc.

Please also ensure you pass exams and do RAP really well if you have time constraints.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Association_of_Chartered_Certified_Accountants (Here it is mentioned BSc Recognised in Canada)

https://www.facebook.com/oxfordbrookes/posts/10150481725587908

Regards,
Hammad Ahmed Qureshi – OBU Registered Mentor.

Is it true that there wont be any more regional graduation ceremonies after the UK ceremony? So does that mean period 31 graduates will have to wait until next year february.

HI, HAS ANYONE RECEIVED THEIR DEGREE CERTIFICATE AND TRANSCRIPTS FROM OBU? GRADUATION CEREMONY IS SCHEDULED FOR THE LAST WEEK IN JUNE, HAS OBU SENT OUT LETTERS OF INVITATION TO ANYONE?

Hello, my mark average 59.6, I want to know if the mark can be approximated to 60 by OBU grading system.
Thanks.