Level
Level 5
Accounting & FinanceUndergraduate
Level 5 Extended Diploma in Accounting and Finance
Complete Level 4 and Level 5 in one 240 credit accounting and finance route, then progress towards final year top up study while building practical finance, reporting and management accounting capability.
Course snapshot
Flexible study with guidance and progression support.
Credits
240 Credits
Duration
Flexible online study, with a minimum completion time of 6 months and study pacing planned around your availability, assignment progress and progression goal.
Delivery
Online
Start Date
Start anytime
Overview
Course overview
The Level 5 Extended Diploma in Accounting and Finance is a 240 credit pathway that combines Level 4 and Level 5 study into one undergraduate route. It is designed as a 2 year degree pathway accelerator for learners who want to complete the equivalent of the first two years of a UK accounting and finance degree before progressing towards a final year top up where accepted. The programme develops knowledge across financial accounting, management accounting, business finance, economics, quantitative methods, audit, taxation, financial reporting, financial management and professional practice.
Who It’s For
Suitable for different learner profiles.
Learners seeking a combined Level 4 and Level 5 accounting and finance route
Students preparing for final year accounting, finance or business top up study
Career starters who want a strong finance and accounting foundation
Adult learners moving into accounting, finance or business support roles
Learners who want to save time and money compared with a traditional three year degree pathway
Learning Outcomes
What you’ll learn.
Financial accounting and reporting principles
Management accounting and business decision making
Business finance and financial management
Economics and quantitative methods for business
Audit, assurance and internal control concepts
Taxation principles and business compliance awareness
Accounting systems, financial information and analysis
Professional practice, ethics and employability in finance
Research and academic skills for final year progression
Progression
Progression and career outcomes.
Progress towards final year accounting, finance or business top up study where accepted
Progress to Level 6 accounting, finance or business related study
Build a stronger academic foundation for professional accounting and finance routes
Develop practical evidence for finance, accounting and business support progression
Complete Level 4 and Level 5 in one route to save time and money compared with a traditional three year degree pathway
Possible career outcomes
Accounts AssistantFinance AssistantBookkeeping AssistantPayroll AssistantAccounts Payable or Receivable AssistantManagement Accounting AssistantFinancial Reporting AssistantAccounting and Finance Manager Trainee
Course Guidance
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