BPP University

ICAS Knowledge Level

BPP University

Course overview

The Knowledge Level is the first stage of the ICAS Chartered Accountant qualification, designed to build a strong foundation in accounting, finance and business principles. It equips you with the core knowledge needed to progress to higher-level study and apply your learning in real-world contexts. On successful completion of the Knowledge Level, you’ll be able to apply for the ICAS Accounting and Business Professional Qualification (ABP).

Key highlights

  • First stage of the ICAS Chartered Accountant qualification
  • Builds foundations in accounting, finance and business principles
  • Prepares you to apply learning in real-world contexts
  • Completion allows application for the ICAS Accounting and Business Professional Qualification

Entry requirements

The ICAS Knowledge entry requirements include a minimum of two A-level and three GCSEs (or equivalent), including English and mathematics. If you have any degree-level or equivalent qualifications, you might be eligible for exemptions across ICAS exams at this or other levels. Check for any exemptions on the ICAS website.

Scholarships

  • Advocate of the Year Scholarship

    £5,000; £3,000; £2,000

  • Bridging Scholarship

    Up to £5,000

  • Bridging the Bar Scholarship

    Value: £5,000

    Up to £5,000

  • BTC Advocacy Scholarship

    Award Value: £3,000

    Up to £3,000

  • BTC Excellence Award

    Value: £1,000

    Up to £1,000

  • BTC Future Lawyer Scholarship

    £3,000 Half fee full fee

  • Career Changer Scholarship

    £3,000 Half fee full fee

  • Converting to Law Scholarship

    £3,000 Half fee full fee

  • International Postgraduate Bursary

    Value: £1,000

    Up to £1,000

  • SQE Future Lawyer Scholarship

    £3,000 Half fee full fee

Careers this course leads to

  • Trainee Chartered Accountant
  • Accounts Assistant
  • Audit Trainee
  • Tax Trainee
  • Finance Assistant

Cost of study

UK/Home: £1,002 | International: £1,002

Admission

Applications are made through AHZ at no cost. Share your transcripts, English test scores and personal statement, and your AHZ Counsellor will review your profile, submit your application to BPP University, and guide you through interview, offer, CAS and visa — right up to enrolment.

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