u/OperationElegant501

Hi Guys,

I'm ACCA affiliate and plan to start both a BSc and an MBA in the September 2026 intake. I completed ACCA after my 12th grade instead of pursuing a traditional bachelor's degree, so I'm now looking to strengthen my academic qualifications through these programs. Both are distance learning programs.

• BSc (Hons) Applied Accounting and Finance from University of Greenwich, delivered through Mirchwala Institute.
• MBA in International Finance from Queen Margaret University, delivered through ISDC Learning.

I'm considering enrolling in both programs simultaneously.

Has anyone here done something similar? Is it manageable, or would it be too much? Also, could studying both degrees at the same time create any issues later in terms of employer perception, academic recognition, or future opportunities?

Please share your honest opinion - am I doing the right thing by pursuing both degrees simultaneously?

Also, will studying both the BSc and MBA at the same time create any future issues regarding academic recognition?

A new bachelor's degree pathway has been launched for ACCA students through the University of Greenwich in collaboration with Mirchawala. Here's a summary of the programme.

Programme Overview

• Degree: BSc (Hons) Applied Accounting & Finance
• Awarding Institution: University of Greenwich, London
• Delivery: Fully online, distance learning
• Assessment: 100% assignment-based – no examinations
• Duration: Can be completed within 12 months by submitting assignments
• Fee: £1,300 (for reference, the UoL BSc Professional Accountancy was priced at around £3,500)

Eligibility

Open to students who have completed:

• ACCA Applied Knowledge
• ACCA Applied Skills

That totals 9 ACCA papers. Both current students and ACCA affiliates/members are eligible

Credit Structure

• Total: 360 UK credits
• 240 credits through ACCA Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL)
• 120 credits through the four University of Greenwich assignments

Eligibility

• ACCA Applied Knowledge + Applied Skills completed (9 ACCA papers)
• Open to current ACCA students as well as ACCA Affiliates/Members

Students complete four university assignments (30 credits each):

• Corporate Governance & Ethics
• Investment Management
• Machine Learning in FinTech
• Quantitative Finance Research

Additional Points

• The degree can be used for master's admissions abroad.
• May also support immigration and visa applications (recommend verifying with relevant authorities).
• Open to international students – can enroll from anywhere.
• Intakes/submission windows are in September, January, and May.

This currently seems to be the most affordable route for ACCA students to get a full BSc since OBU is no longer available and the University of London degree is quite expensive.