General Information
Course Code: PGS/UND/AF/TOP-UP
Study Options:
First Year – Diploma in Accounting and Finance Level 4
Second Year – Diploma in Accounting and Finance Level 5
Delivered by: Phoenix Graduate School
Awarded by: Ofqual Approved Awarding Body
Duration: 18-24 Months
Final Year
BA ( Hons) Accounting and Financial Management (Top-up) Level 6
BA (Hons) International Business and Finance (Top-up) Level 6
Delivered and Awarded by: University of Derby, Northampton University, University of Bolton, Coventry University and University of Sunderland
Duration: 12 Months
Note: Final year top up programme can be studied online or on campus. Feel free to contact PGS admissions team to discuss the best available Bachelor Final year University progression routes (at PGS, in the UK and overseas) and admission requirements.
Overview
Accounting and finance are fundamental to business operations, serving as the backbone of various industries. Whether in banking, manufacturing, large service industries, or micro-businesses, the capacity to effectively manage, plan, and account for money remains the quintessential gauge of business success and the primary catalyst for growth.
The objective of the Level 4 Diploma in Accounting and Business qualification is to provide learners with an understanding of accounting and business within the broader business context.
The objective of the Level 5 Diploma in Accounting and Business qualification is to equip learners with the knowledge and skills necessary for a middle manager role within an organization. This includes proficiency in financial management, financial planning and control, financial reporting, taxation, and people management.
The qualification has three stages:
- Level 4 / 1st year bachelor’s degree – 120 credits (10 modules)
- Level 5 / 2nd year bachelor’s degree – 120 credits (10 modules)
- Level 4 and 5 in Business Management is a 240 credit course designed to progress to the third stage (final year) of an Undergraduate BA/BSc (Hons) in Accounting and Finance at the University, which can either be completed on campus or via distance learning.
The qualification also enables learners to advance within employment or pursue further studies towards a BA (Hons) Accounting and Finance Top-Up degree. This can be achieved with advanced standing at many Universities in the UK and overseas.
Course Name: Diploma in Accounting and Finance (Level 4)
Course Code: PGS/UND/DAF04
Course Level: Undergraduate (First Year).
Study Mode: On Campus | Online
On Campus Fee: Contact PGS Admission.
Distance Learning/Online Fee: Contact PGS Admission.
Instalment Option Available: Yes.
Scholarship Available: Yes.
Duration: Full-time (6-12 Months).
MODULES
- The Business Environment
- Managing and Using Finance
- Maximizing Resources to Achieve Business Success
- Quantitative Skills
- Basic Accounting
- Budgetary Control
- Financial Performance
- Financial Ratios
- Financial Statements
- Further Ratios
Course Name: Diploma in Accounting and Finance (LEVEL 5)
Course Code: PGS/UND/DAF05
Course Level: Undergraduate (Second Year).
Study Mode: On Campus | Online
On Campus Fee: Contact PGS Admission.
Distance Learning/Online Fee: Contact PGS Admission
Instalment Option Available: Yes
Scholarship Available: Yes
Duration: Full-time (6-12 Months)
MODULES
- The Entrepreneurial Manager
- Organisational Structures
- Practical Accounting Analysis
- Business Planning and Goal Setting
- Politics and Business
- Business Law
- Managing in Today’s World
- Performance Management
- Marketing and Sales Planning
- Quantitative Skills
Northampton University
BSc (Hons) in International Accounting
University of Bolton
BSc Honours Business with Finance top-up
University of Derby
BSc Honours Business and Management
Duration: 12 Months
Delivered and Awarded by: University
Note: Final year top up programme can be studied online or on campus in India and UK. Feel free to contact PGS admissions team to discuss the best affordable and flexible UK University final year Top Up Degree options for you.
UK University Study Pathways
The completion of Level 4 and Level 5 Diploma in Accounting and Finance meets the standard academic entry requirements for an undergraduate final year (top-up) degree at the University. However, each applicant will undergo individual assessment and may need to fulfil additional entry requirements, which could affect university entry. Phoenix Graduate School offers university pathways for direct progression into the final year of an undergraduate UK degree. We provide Ofqual UK recognized and globally accepted qualifications. Please feel free to contact our admissions team to discuss university progression routes and admission requirements further.
About Ofqual:
The Office of Qualifications and Examinations Regulation (Ofqual) regulates qualifications, examinations, and assessments in England. It is a non-ministerial government department with jurisdiction in England. Ofqual operates independently of the government and reports directly to Parliament. Any Level 4 and Level 5 qualifications approved by Ofqual are equivalent to Higher National Certificates (HNC) and Higher National Diplomas (HND), or to Year 1 and Year 2 of a three-year UK Bachelor’s degree program.
Entry Requirements
For entry onto the Level 4 and Level 5 Diploma in Accounting and Finance qualification, learners must possess:
- Relevant NQF/QCF/RQF Level 3 Award/Diploma or at the level of Plus 2 or GCE/GCSE or equivalent qualification.
- Mature learners (over 21) with management experience (learners must contact us to discuss past commercial experience prior to registering for the programme).
- Learner must be 18 years or older at the beginning of the course.
English requirements: Learner must demonstrate evidence of English language competency.
A BA (Hons) Accounting and Finance degree will equip you with the skills and knowledge necessary for employment in various roles related to international trade and investment, risk management, business consultancy, export finance, foreign exchange services, and business process outsourcing, among other functions.
Overall, accounting is a versatile and in-demand field with opportunities in virtually every sector of the economy.