Accounting and Finance (Level 5)

Accounting and Finance (Level 5)

Move into strategic accounting and finance, developing the analytical and decision-making skills for senior study and professional roles.

QUALIFI-Awarded · UK-Recognized Equal to a Bachelor's Second Year Leads to Level 6 or a Degree Top-Up
Programme fee $3,000
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What Your $3,000 Includes

One step from your finish line

Level 5 completes the first two years of a Bachelor's. Next, you choose: a UK Level 6 Diploma online, or a Bachelor's Top-Up degree at a partner university.

Recognized diploma

Awarded by QUALIFI and regulated by Ofqual, the UK's official standards, so your diploma carries real weight, not just an internal certificate.

No exams

You're assessed on practical assignments you apply to real situations, reviewed by qualified tutors. No sitting exams, no memorizing.

Study around your life

100% online and self-paced, on any device. Keep working, keep your routine, and study when it suits you.

Supported

One-to-one tutor guidance and academic feedback throughout, plus a full year of access to everything.

One clear price

$3,000 covers your full year: all modules, materials, tutor support, and your official QUALIFI diploma. No subscriptions, no hidden fees.

What You’ll Learn

Apply strategic thinking and management principles to business decision-making

Understand how financial information supports managerial and operational choices

Explore legal, marketing, and human resource considerations in business contexts

Develop entrepreneurial and planning skills for business growth and innovation

Skills You’ll Gain

Leadership Business Planning Management Accounting Financial Decision Making Strategic Analysis Marketing Strategy Legal Awareness

What You’ll Achieve

Develop advanced knowledge equivalent to the second year of a UK degree

Strengthen strategic and financial decision-making capabilities

Prepare for supervisory, management, or junior professional roles

Progress to a BA/BSc Top-Up Degree in Accounting and Finance or a related discipline

The Level 5 Diploma in Accounting and Finance is a fully online programme designed to deepen learners’ knowledge of financial management, business strategy, and organisational decision-making.

Learners study through the Global Education Academies Classportal, where they access structured learning materials, activities, and assignments in a flexible digital learning environment.

Learning Format

  • Duration: 1 Year
  • Fully Online & Self-Paced: Study anytime and from anywhere in the world.
  • Tutor-Supported Learning: Qualified tutors provide guidance and academic feedback throughout the programme.
  • Classportal Access: All modules, assignments, and learning materials are delivered through the Global Education Academies Classportal.
  • 24/7 Learning Platform: Course materials remain accessible throughout the programme duration.

Assessment Method

Assessment within the programme is based on online assessments and written assignments completed throughout the programme.

  • Online assessments are automatically corrected through the learning platform.
  • Assignments are evaluated by qualified assessors, who review learner submissions and provide academic feedback.

There are no formal examinations in this programme.

Progression

After successfully completing the programme, learners may progress to:

  • Bachelor’s Degree Top-Up programmes at partner universities.

Completion of Levels 4 and 5 allows learners to enter the final year of a UK Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business-related disciplines.

The Level 5 Diploma in Accounting and Finance includes 6 modules (120 credits) designed to strengthen knowledge in business strategy, financial decision-making, and management practice.

  • Principles and Concepts of Strategy (20 credits)
    Explore how businesses plan and implement strategies to remain competitive and achieve long-term growth.
  • The Management of Human Resources (20 credits)
    Learn how organisations recruit, manage, and develop employees to improve performance and organisational success.
  • Marketing for Managers (20 credits)
    Understand key marketing tools and strategies and how managers use them to achieve business objectives.
  • Business Law for Managers (20 credits)
    Gain insight into the legal responsibilities and rights affecting business operations, contracts, and organisational governance.
  • Management Accounting and Decision Making (20 credits)
    Learn how financial data and accounting information support strategic planning and managerial decision-making.
  • Business Start-up: Conception to Market (20 credits)
    Explore how to develop a business idea into a viable venture, from concept development to market launch.

To enrol in the Level 5 Diploma in Accounting and Finance, learners should meet one of the following criteria:

Academic Requirements

  • Completion of a Level 4 qualification in accounting, finance, business, or a related field

Age Requirement

  • Learners are typically expected to be 18 years or older.

English Language

Learners should have a sufficient level of English proficiency to understand course materials and complete written assignments.

Programme Fee

The tuition fee for the Level 5 Diploma in Accounting and Finance is displayed on the programme page.

The fee includes:

  • Full access to the GEA Classportal
  • All programme modules and learning materials
  • Assignment assessment and academic feedback
  • Tutor support throughout the programme

Payment Methods

Payments can be completed securely using:

  • Credit / Debit Card
  • Whish Money

The Level 5 Diploma in Accounting and Finance prepares learners for intermediate roles in financial management and business operations.

Possible career pathways include:

  • Accounting Officer
  • Financial Analyst Assistant
  • Finance Administrator
  • Payroll Manager
  • Accounts Supervisor
  • Financial Operations Coordinator

The programme also prepares learners for advanced academic progression into Bachelor’s degree programmes.

The Level 5 Diploma in Accounting and Finance enables learners to progress to Bachelor’s Degree Top-Up programmes at partner universities.

These programmes allow learners to complete the final year of a UK Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or related disciplines.

Examples of progression opportunities include:

  • Coventry University
    • Business Management and Leadership BA (Hons)– London Campus – £10,000
  • Business Management and Leadership BA (Hons)– Coventry Campus- £10,000
  • Northampton University
    • BSc (Hons) in International Accounting -£9,250
  • University of Derby
    • BSc (Hons) Business and Management– £5,200
  • Westcliff University
    • Business Administration – £11,655 (online) / £15,600 (on campus)
  • University of Hertfordshire
    • BA (Hons) Business Administration – £6,400
  • University of Central Lancashire (UCLAN)
    • BA (Hons) Business Management – £9,240
  • University of Hertfordshire
    • BA (Hons) Business Administration (top-up) (Online)
  • Edinburgh Napier University
    • BA in Business Management – £4,600
    • BA in Business and Enterprise – £4,600
    • BA in Sales Management – £4,600
  • University of Sunderland – On Campus
    • BA (Hons) Business and Management – £9,250
  • University of Bolton
    • BSc Honours Business with Finance top-up
  • University of Cumbria
    • BA (Hons) Global Business Management – ON CAMPUS– £9,250 UK/ £13,250 International
    • BA (Hons) International Business Management – ON CAMPUS– £9,250 UK/ £13,250 International

These programmes allow learners to complete the final year of a UK Bachelor’s degree, either online or on campus, depending on the university programme selected.