Level 4 + Level 5 + Level 6 Diploma in Accounting and Business, online from 18 months
A Level 4, Level 5 and Level 6 diploma pathway. It is not a UK bachelor’s degree. 120 credits are recorded for this page. Assessed by assignment with no exams. Delivered 100% online by LEAP Education.
£10 to apply · Offer within 24 hours · Apply with qualifications or relevant work experience
Stanmore School of Business Limited — UK registered learning provider since 2017.
- Duration
- 24 months
- Credits
- 120
- Level
- RQF Levels 4, 5 and 6
- Assessment
- Assignment-based (no written exams)
- Start date
- Any time
- Fees from
- £327.78 / month
What this qualification is
This is a Level 4, Level 5 and Level 6 diploma pathway, studied online. It is not a UK bachelor’s degree, and completion does not award a BSc. Progression to a university degree is a separate application.
Every CFO interview begins with a single question that eliminates half the candidates: can you interpret what the numbers mean for strategy, or do you just record them? The market has shifted from rewarding meticulous bookkeeping to demanding the ability to translate financial data into operational decisions that drive growth.
Completing this three-level diploma equips you to lead full-cycle financial planning, manage complex P&L statements, and present actionable insights to executive boards. You move beyond compliance and reporting to take ownership of budgeting, cost control, and financial forecasting that directly influence company direction. This is the credential that allows you to step into Senior Accountant or Finance Manager roles where you are expected to drive profitability, not just maintain records.
- Pathway: RQF Levels 4, 5 and 6
- Credits: 120
- Units: 10
- Duration: 24 months (accelerated 18 months)
Key facts
- Qualification:
- Level 4 + Level 5 + Level 6 Diploma in Accounting and Business
- Level:
- RQF Levels 4, 5 and 6
- Credits:
- 120
- Study mode:
- 100% online
- Duration:
- 24 months
- Assessment:
- Assignment-based (no written exams)
- Fees from:
- £327.78 / month
- Entry requirements:
- A Level 3 qualification (e.g., A-levels, BTEC National Diploma, Level 3 Diploma), or equivalent; or relevant experience. Minimum age 18.
- Last verified:
- 5 September 2026 by Dr Namita Singh, Head of Academics
What you'll study
Financial Management and Planning
Structure capital investment and risk mitigation strategies to secure funding and drive growth in volatile international markets.
Financial Reporting and Analysis
Interpret complex financial statements to provide the evidence-based insights senior stakeholders require for critical investment decisions.
Financial Accounting and Bookkeeping
Establish audit-proof financial records that comply with international standards, ensuring seamless cross-border transactions and regulatory trust.
Management Accounting and Costing
Leverage internal cost data to identify profit leaks and optimize operational budgets for maximum margin in competitive global sectors.
Business Law and Ethics
Protect organizational reputation by navigating diverse legal jurisdictions and enforcing ethical standards across multinational operations.
International Business and Trade
Design market entry strategies that account for cross-cultural nuances and global trade regulations to expand your company’s international footprint.
Marketing and Sales Management
Align sales pipelines with localized marketing strategies to capture market share and build brand equity in diverse cultural contexts.
Human Resource Management
Build and retain high-performance global teams by aligning talent acquisition and development with broader strategic business objectives.
Operations Management and Supply Chain
Resilience-proof supply chains against global disruptions to ensure consistent delivery and cost efficiency across international networks.
Strategic Management and Leadership
Translate long-term organizational vision into actionable plans that navigate market volatility and sustain competitive advantage globally.
Every unit is assessed by written assignments submitted online, with tutor feedback and sample assignments to guide you.
Two ways in
Qualifications
A Level 3 qualification (e.g., A-levels, BTEC National Diploma, Level 3 Diploma), or an international equivalent. Higher qualifications are also accepted.
Work experience
Candidates with 1–2 years of relevant professional experience are encouraged to apply. Your practical knowledge counts.
Minimum age 18. International applicants welcome. Send us your certificates and we'll confirm eligibility within 24 hours.
Fully online
No campus visits. Study on any device, in any time zone.
Materials included
Study notes, sample assignments and resources from day one.
24/7 study assistant
Instant explanations and assignment guidance from our AI study assistant.
Tutor feedback
Qualified tutors mark assignments and give feedback by email and chat.
Where this can take you
Completion of this diploma pathway does not award a BSc. A university degree, or a job that requires one, is a separate application.
Choose your pace
All plans are interest-free and include every unit, study material and tutor support. A £10 enrolment fee applies.
| Most popular24 monthssemi fast track | Most popular18 monthsfast track | 36 monthsregular | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total fee | £5,900 | £6,700 | £5,900 |
| Monthly | £327.78 + £327.78 + £327.78 + £327.78 + £327.78 + £327.78 + £327.78 + £327.78 + £327.78 + £327.78 + £327.78 + £327.78 + £327.78 + £327.78 + £327.78 + £327.78 + £327.78 + £327.74 (total £5,900) | £478.57 + £478.57 + £478.57 + £478.57 + £478.57 + £478.57 + £478.57 + £478.57 + £478.57 + £478.57 + £478.57 + £478.57 + £478.57 + £478.59 (total £6,700) | £210.71 + £210.71 + £210.71 + £210.71 + £210.71 + £210.71 + £210.71 + £210.71 + £210.71 + £210.71 + £210.71 + £210.71 + £210.71 + £210.71 + £210.71 + £210.71 + £210.71 + £210.71 + £210.71 + £210.71 + £210.71 + £210.71 + £210.71 + £210.71 + £210.71 + £210.71 + £210.71 + £210.83 (total £5,900) |
| Quarterly | £983.33 + £983.33 + £983.33 + £983.33 + £983.33 + £983.35 (total £5,900) | £1,675 × 4 | £655.56 + £655.56 + £655.56 + £655.56 + £655.56 + £655.56 + £655.56 + £655.56 + £655.52 (total £5,900) |
| Half-yearly | £1,475 × 4 | £2,233.33 + £2,233.33 + £2,233.34 (total £6,700) | £983.33 + £983.33 + £983.33 + £983.33 + £983.33 + £983.35 (total £5,900) |
| Pay in full | £5,605 (save 5%) | £6,365 (save 5%) | £5,605 (save 5%) |
| Apply | Apply | Apply |
- Monthly£327.78 + £327.78 + £327.78 + £327.78 + £327.78 + £327.78 + £327.78 + £327.78 + £327.78 + £327.78 + £327.78 + £327.78 + £327.78 + £327.78 + £327.78 + £327.78 + £327.78 + £327.74 (total £5,900)
- Quarterly£983.33 + £983.33 + £983.33 + £983.33 + £983.33 + £983.35 (total £5,900)
- Half-yearly£1,475 × 4
- Pay in full£5,605 (save 5%)
- Monthly£478.57 + £478.57 + £478.57 + £478.57 + £478.57 + £478.57 + £478.57 + £478.57 + £478.57 + £478.57 + £478.57 + £478.57 + £478.57 + £478.59 (total £6,700)
- Quarterly£1,675 × 4
- Half-yearly£2,233.33 + £2,233.33 + £2,233.34 (total £6,700)
- Pay in full£6,365 (save 5%)
- Monthly£210.71 + £210.71 + £210.71 + £210.71 + £210.71 + £210.71 + £210.71 + £210.71 + £210.71 + £210.71 + £210.71 + £210.71 + £210.71 + £210.71 + £210.71 + £210.71 + £210.71 + £210.71 + £210.71 + £210.71 + £210.71 + £210.71 + £210.71 + £210.71 + £210.71 + £210.71 + £210.71 + £210.83 (total £5,900)
- Quarterly£655.56 + £655.56 + £655.56 + £655.56 + £655.56 + £655.56 + £655.56 + £655.56 + £655.52 (total £5,900)
- Half-yearly£983.33 + £983.33 + £983.33 + £983.33 + £983.33 + £983.35 (total £5,900)
- Pay in full£5,605 (save 5%)
* Programme fees shown include online learning, study materials and tutor support for the qualification. A separate £10 enrolment fee is payable when you submit your application. Interest-free instalment plans and a 5% discount for paying the full programme fee upfront are available where shown.
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Level 4 + Level 5 + Level 6 Diploma in Accounting and Business is a Level 4, Level 5 and Level 6 diploma pathway. It is not a UK bachelor’s degree, and completion does not award a BSc. LEAP Education, a brand of Stanmore School of Business Limited, supports your admission, learning and tutoring.
Qualification
RQF Levels 4, 5 and 6. A university degree is a separate application.
Provider
Stanmore School of Business Limited · Company No. 10591140 · UKPRN 10085235.
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- 01
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- 02
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- 03
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Pay your first instalment and get access to your units.
Common questions
Is this a UK bachelor’s degree?
No. This is a Level 4, Level 5 and Level 6 diploma pathway. Completing it does not award a BSc or any other UK bachelor’s degree. A university degree is a separate application to that university.
Can I study from outside the UK?
Yes. The programme is 100% online with no campus visits, so you can study from anywhere in the UK or internationally.
Are there any exams?
No. Every unit is assessed through written assignments submitted online. There are no written examinations.
What are the entry requirements?
Applicants should hold a Level 3 qualification (e.g., A-levels, BTEC National Diploma, Level 3 Diploma) or an equivalent credential. Candidates with 1–2 years of relevant professional experience are also encouraged to apply. Minimum age 18.
How long does it take and what does it cost?
You can choose 24 months (semi fast track, £5,900); 18 months (fast track, £6,700); 36 months (regular, £5,900). Interest-free instalment plans are available on each option.
When can I start?
You can enrol at any time. Once your application is accepted and the first payment is made, you receive access to the learning platform and study materials.
Who operates LEAP Education?
LEAP Education is a brand of Stanmore School of Business Limited (Company No. 10591140, UKPRN 10085235), a UK learning provider.
Last reviewed 5 September 2026 by Dr Namita Singh, Head of Academics
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