Undergraduate diploma · Level 5
Accounting & Finance
Extended Diploma · Level 5 · 240 credits · Awarded by an Ofqual regulated awarding body
- Duration
- 10 months
- Study mode
- Online
- Credits
- 240
- Level
- Level 5
- Course fee
- £4,250
Accredited and awarded by an Ofqual regulated awarding body in England.
Course overview
The Undergraduate Diploma in Accounting & Finance is a rigorous and professionally focused programme designed to equip students with a thorough understanding of financial management, reporting and analysis within both commercial and public sector contexts.
Delivered entirely online over 10 months through our learning management system (LMS), this Level 5 programme, which includes Level 4, provides a comprehensive grounding in core accounting principles, financial decision-making and business economics. Students develop the analytical skills and technical knowledge demanded by today's finance industry, whilst building the academic foundation required to progress to a UK Honours degree.
Whether you are looking to advance your current career in finance, transition into the profession or progress to undergraduate study, this diploma offers a structured, achievable and highly regarded pathway.
Modules
| Module | Credits |
|---|---|
| Financial Accounting and Reporting | 20 credits |
| Management Accounting | 20 credits |
| Business Economics | 20 credits |
| Financial Management and Decision Making | 20 credits |
| Audit and Assurance | 20 credits |
| Taxation Principles and Practice | 20 credits |
| Corporate Finance | 20 credits |
| Research Methods in Finance | 20 credits |
| Ethics and Governance in Finance | 20 credits |
| Strategic Financial Planning | 20 credits |
| International Finance and Trade | 20 credits |
| Financial Technology and Innovation | 20 credits |
Entry requirements
- A Level 3 qualification (A-Levels, BTEC, Access to HE or equivalent) or relevant work experience
- Mature applicants (21+) without formal qualifications may be considered on the basis of professional experience
- English language proficiency: IELTS 5.5 or equivalent (for international applicants)
Career outcomes
- Financial Analyst
- Accounts Manager
- Management Accountant
- Finance Officer
- Tax Consultant
- Auditor
- Budget Analyst
- Banking and Investment Associate
University progression
Upon completion, students can progress directly to the final year of a UK Honours degree or apply to another UK institution offering a top-up degree.
Typical progression routes
- BA (Hons) Accounting & Finance Top-Up
- BSc (Hons) Business Management
- BA (Hons) Financial Management