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Choose a stage that matches your experience. Higher levels and degrees have separate entry requirements.
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Level 2–3
Entry routes if you are new to formal qualifications in this area.
4 courses BuildLevel 4–5
Job-ready diplomas; credit transfer depends on the receiving institution.
18 courses AdvanceLevel 6–8
Senior professional and postgraduate diplomas.
11 courses DegreesTop-ups & degrees
University programmes named on each course page.
14 courses
Start · Level 3–4
Start in finance
Bookkeeping and introductory accounting diplomas. 4 courses
Level 2
Level 2 Award in Accounting Knowledge Qualification (RQF)
Undergraduate Diploma · 20 credits £9509 months · or £1,250 in 6 months Level 2Level 2 Award in Using Computerised Accounting Software in Business Qualification (RQF)
Undergraduate Diploma · 20 credits £9509 months · or £1,250 in 6 months Level 3Level 3 Diploma in Accounting and Finance
Undergraduate Diploma · 60 credits · Qualifi · A-level equivalent £9509 months · or £1,250 in 6 months Level 3Level 3 Foundation Diploma in Accountancy
Undergraduate Diploma · 60 credits · OTHM Qualifications · A-level equivalent £9509 months · or £1,250 in 6 months
Build · Level 4–5
Technical accounting
Management accounting and finance diplomas. 18 courses
Level 3–5
Level 3 + Level 4 + Level 5 Diploma in Accounting and Finance
Diploma progression · 240 credits · two years of a UK degree £2,10018 months · or £2,850 in 15 months Level 3–5Level 3 + Level 4 + Level 5 Diploma in Accounting and Finance - 15 months
Diploma progression · 240 credits · two years of a UK degree £2,85015 months Level 4–6Level 4 + Level 5 + Level 6 Diploma in Accounting and Business
Diploma progression · 360 credits · bachelor's degree level £2,10018 months · or £2,850 in 15 months Level 4–6Level 4 + Level 5 + Level 6 Diploma in Accounting and Business - 15 months
Diploma progression · 360 credits · bachelor's degree level £2,85015 months Level 4–5Level 4 + Level 5 Diploma in Accounting and Business
Diploma progression · 240 credits · two years of a UK degree £1,50015 months · or £2,200 in 10 months Level 4–5Level 4 + Level 5 Diploma in Accounting and Business (240 credits)
Diploma progression · 240 credits · two years of a UK degree £1,50015 months · or £2,200 in 10 months Level 4–5Level 4 + Level 5 Diploma in Accounting and Business (240 credits) - 10 months
Diploma progression · 240 credits · two years of a UK degree £2,20010 months Level 4–5Level 4 + Level 5 Diploma in Accounting and Business - 10 months
Diploma progression · 240 credits · two years of a UK degree £2,20010 months Level 4–5Level 4 + Level 5 Diploma in Accounting and Finance
Diploma progression · 240 credits · two years of a UK degree £1,50015 months · or £2,200 in 10 months Level 4–5Level 4 + Level 5 Diploma in Accounting and Finance - 10 months
Diploma progression · 240 credits · two years of a UK degree £2,20010 months Level 4Level 4 Award In Internal Quality Assurance of Assessment Processes and Practice
Undergraduate Diploma · 12 credits · OTHM Qualifications · 1st year of a UK degree £9509 months · or £1,250 in 6 months Level 4Level 4 Certificate In Leading the Internal Quality Assurance of Assessment Processes and Practice
Undergraduate Diploma · 18 credits · OTHM Qualifications · 1st year of a UK degree £9509 months · or £1,250 in 6 months Level 4Level 4 Diploma in Accounting and Business
Undergraduate Diploma · 120 credits · OTHM Qualifications · 1st year of a UK degree £9509 months · or £1,250 in 6 months Level 4Level 4 Diploma in Accounting and Finance
Undergraduate Diploma · 120 credits · Qualifi · 1st year of a UK degree £9509 months · or £1,250 in 6 months Level 5Level 5 Diploma in Accounting and Business
Undergraduate Diploma · 120 credits · OTHM Qualifications · 2nd year / HND £9509 months · or £1,250 in 6 months Level 5Level 5 Diploma in Accounting and Finance
Undergraduate Diploma · 120 credits · Qualifi · 2nd year / HND £9509 months · or £1,250 in 6 months Level 5Level 5 Extended Diploma in Accounting and Finance
Undergraduate Diploma · 240 credits · Qualifi · 2nd year / HND £1,50015 months · or £2,200 in 10 months Level 5Level 5 Extended Diploma in Accounting and Finance - 10 months
Undergraduate Diploma · 240 credits · Qualifi · 2nd year / HND £2,20010 months
Advance · Level 6–7
Senior finance
Strategic finance and leadership qualifications. 11 courses
Level 3–7
Level 3 + Level 4 + Level 5 + Level 7 Diploma in Accounting and Finance
Diploma progression · 360 credits · master's degree level £2,80024 months · or £3,800 in 20 months Level 3–7Level 3 + Level 4 + Level 5 + Level 7 Diploma in Accounting and Finance - 20 months
Diploma progression · 360 credits · master's degree level £3,80020 months Level 4–7Level 4 + Level 5 Diploma in Accounting and Finance + Level 6 Diploma in Accounting and Business + Level 7 Diploma in Accounting and Finance
Diploma progression · 480 credits · master's degree level £2,80024 months · or £3,800 in 20 months Level 4–7Level 4 + Level 5 Diploma in Accounting and Finance + Level 6 Diploma in Accounting and Business + Level 7 Diploma in Accounting and Finance - 20 months
Diploma progression · 480 credits · master's degree level £3,80020 months Level 6Level 6 Diploma in Accounting and Business
Undergraduate Diploma · 120 credits · OTHM Qualifications £9509 months · or £1,250 in 6 months Level 7Level 7 Certificate in Finance for Strategic Managers
Postgraduate Diploma · 15 credits £9509 months · or £1,250 in 6 months Level 7Level 7 Diploma in Accounting and Finance
Postgraduate Diploma · 120 credits · Qualifi £9509 months · or £1,250 in 6 months Level 7–11Level 7 Diploma in Accounting and Finance SCQF Level 11
Postgraduate Diploma · 120 credits £9509 months · or £1,250 in 6 months Level 7Level 7 Diploma in Applied Financial Trading
Postgraduate Diploma · 120 credits £9509 months · or £1,250 in 6 months Level 7Level 7 Diploma in Asset-based Lending
Postgraduate Diploma · 120 credits · Qualifi £9509 months · or £1,250 in 6 months Level 7Level 7 Diploma in Family Office and Wealth Inheritance Management
Postgraduate Diploma · 120 credits · Qualifi £9509 months · or £1,250 in 6 months
Degrees
Finance degrees
BA routes with finance specialisms where listed. 14 courses
BA (Hons) Business Management with Diploma in Accounting and Business - 18 months
Bachelor Degree · 480 credits · UK university award £6,70018 monthsBA (Hons) Business Management with Diploma in Accounting and Business - 24 months
Bachelor Degree · 480 credits · UK university award £5,90024 monthsBA (Hons) Business Management with Diploma in Accounting and Business - 36 months
Bachelor Degree · 480 credits · UK university award £5,90036 months · or £6,700 in 18 monthsBA (Hons) Business Management with Diploma in Accounting and Finance
Bachelor Degree · 480 credits · UK university award View fees24 monthsBA (Hons) Business Management with Diploma in Accounting and Finance - 18 months
Bachelor Degree · 480 credits · UK university award £6,70018 monthsBA (Hons) Business Management with Diploma in Accounting and Finance - 36 months
Bachelor Degree · 480 credits · UK university award £5,90036 months · or £6,700 in 18 months Level 4–6Level 4 + Level 5 + Level 6 Diploma in Accounting and Business - 18 months
Bachelor Degree · 120 credits · UK university award View fees18 months · or £6,700 in 18 months Level 4–6Level 4 + Level 5 + Level 6 Diploma in Accounting and Business - 24 months
Bachelor Degree · 120 credits · UK university award £5,90024 months · or £6,700 in 18 months Level 4–6Level 4 + Level 5 + Level 6 Diploma in Accounting and Business - 36 months
Bachelor Degree · 120 credits · UK university award £5,90036 months · or £6,700 in 18 months MBAMBA with Diploma in Accounting and Finance - 12 months
Masters Degree · 180 credits · Master's degree · 180 credits Fees on request12 months · or £7,700 in 12 months MBAMBA with Diploma in Accounting and Finance - 18 months
Masters Degree · 180 credits · Master's degree · 180 credits £6,70018 months MBAMBA with Diploma in Accounting and Finance - 24 months
Masters Degree · 180 credits · Master's degree · 180 credits £5,70024 monthsMSc Finance and Management - 12 months
Masters Degree · 180 credits · Master's degree · 180 credits View fees12 months · or £7,700 in 12 monthsMSc Finance and Management Top Up
Masters Degree · 180 credits · Master's degree · 180 credits View fees6–9 monthsCareers
Roles you can target
Matched to the qualification level employers usually expect.
- Management Accountant
- Finance Manager
- Financial Controller
- Accounts Payable Manager
- Audit Assistant
- Business Analyst (Finance)
Progression
From diploma to degree
Many learners move from shorter diplomas to higher levels or degree routes. Admissions and credit recognition are decided by the receiving university — confirm on application.
Step 1
Level 3–4
Bookkeeping and accounting foundations.
Guides
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Official comparisons, progression routes and learner guides that support this subject area.
Why LEAP
Why study online with LEAP Education?
Regulated UK diplomas
Many programmes are Ofqual-regulated diplomas from awarding bodies named on each course page. Degrees are university awards — check the course you apply for.Flexible study
Most programmes are online with assignment-based assessment; occupational qualifications may require workplace evidence — see the specification.Fast track
Many diplomas offer a shorter fast-track duration on the course page.Flexible fees
Instalment options depend on the programme — fees are listed on each course page.FAQ
Common questions
Can I study while working?
Most programmes are designed for online study alongside work. Workplace access may be required for some occupational qualifications — see your course specification.
How long does it take?
Duration depends on the qualification and study mode. Check the individual course page for published durations.
Is this Ofqual-regulated?
Ofqual-regulated diplomas are listed on the Ofqual Register when a reference is published on the course page. University degrees are not Ofqual register qualifications.
Will a diploma guarantee university credit or admission?
No. Progression depends on the receiving university’s admissions decision and recognition of prior learning. LEAP confirms eligibility during application where possible.
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