Accounting and Finance Level 4

The Undergraduate Level 4 (Accounting and Finance) is 120 credit course , which can either be completed at a UK university on campus or via distance learning.

The Level 4 modules and assignments of this course are equivalent to the first year of a University Degree.

This course is made up of 10 Level 4 modules (120 credits) alongwith 10 written assignments.

Each module consists of approximately 40 guided learning hours of material with an additional 30-50 hours of optional learning material. These materials comprise recommended exercises, recommended readings and internet resources.

The fee for enrolling onto the level 4 is £1800.

Students can make payment using one of the following methods:

• Credit or debit card
• Bank transfer / Internet Banking
• Interest free monthly instalments
• UPI
• Paypal
• Western Union

• All course material, including online modules and written assignments
• Personal tutor support with 1-2-1 Zoom sessions
• Dedicated student support
• Access to an online social learning forum
• Assignment marking and feedback
• FREE Promotional Gadegt*

The business environment

• Explore issues outside of the business that may affect the business and its operations. Looking into economics, international dimensions, nature and competition.

Managing and using finance

• This module covers key areas of accounting, as seen from a business perspective. It explains how accountancy can inform and guide management decisions.

Maximising resources to achieve business success

• An organisation that fails to dedicate sufficient attention to its use of resources will prove to be unprofitable over time. By being observant and prudent, any organisation can achieve significant gains from the management of its resources.

Quantitative skills

• On successful completion of this module, learners will have knowledge of numeric exercises and will understand their use within the context of the business.

Basic accounting

• On completion of this module, learners will understand accounts and how they can be used to give insight into the health of the organisation.

Budgetary control

• This module aims to explain methods of financial control using budgets. This includes development and implementation of departmental budgets, which are combined to form a master budget.

Financial performance

• This module aims to demonstrate how financial performance can be assessed in organisations. This includes the use of financial statements, and accounting standards. It also examines ways for raising finance over different periods of time.

Financial ratios

• This module aims to demonstrate the application and meaning of the commonly used financial ratio. This includes examining liquidity, solvency, gearing and profitability.

Financial statements

• This module aims to describe the preparation and presentation of the three financial statements. This includes the accounting concepts used.

Further ratios

• This module aims to demonstrate how to determine financial efficiency. This includes understanding debt repayment capacity and investment appraisal. Using this knowledge, learners will be able to assess the likely of future financial success.

To enrol onto the level 4 course, you must be at least 18 and have a full secondary education.

To enrol onto the level 4 course, you must be at least 18 and have a full secondary education.

University top-up

If you decide to top up to a full undergraduate degree through an accredited UK university, the costs are listed below. Please note, the below costs are for distance learning/online only. You have the option of finishing on campus, costs will vary depending on which university you chose to complete the final year at.

Buckinghamshire New University 

BA (Hons) Top-up–  fee £3,000

Anglia Ruskin University

BA (Hons) Management (Top-Up) – £4,850

University of Chichester

BA (Hons) Business Management (Top Up) – £3,850

Northampton University

BA (Hons) in Business and Management Top up – £3,800

BSc (Hons) in International Accounting Top up -£3,800

University of Derby

Undergraduate Top up to BA – £4,400

University of Hertfordshire

BA (Hons) Business Administration (top-up) (Online) | Courses | University of Hertfordshire (herts.ac.uk)

University of Central Lancashire (UCLAN)

Business Management (Top Up), BA (Hons) – University of Central Lancashire (uclan.ac.uk)

Edinburgh Napier University

BA in Business Management (Top-Up) – £4,600
BA in Business and Enterprise (Top-Up) – £4,600
BA in Sales Management (Top-Up) – £4,600

University of Sunderland – On Campus

BA (Hons) Business and Management (Year 3 ) – £9,250

University of Bolton 

BA (Hons) Top-up, fee £10,250, duration 2 semesters

Coventry University 

BA (Hons) Top-up – progression from ATHE Level 5 Extended Diploma in Management- fee £9,560

Southern Cross University

Bachelor of Business
Bachelor of Business Administration
Bachelor of Business in Convention and Event Management
Bachelor of Business in Hotel Management
Bachelor of Business in Tourism and Hospitality Management

Please enquire for top up prices for Southern Cross University

University of Cumbria

BA (Hons) Global Business Management (Top-Up) Course – University of Cumbria

BA (Hons) International Business Management (Top-up) Course – University of Cumbria

Sheffield Hallam University

BA (Honours) International Business with Management

University of Nicosia, Cyprus

Undergraduate Top up to BA – €6,000

NOTE: UK/EU students may be eligible for student loans for the top-up portion of their studies. Visit www.slc.co.uk for more information.

Career path

Successful completion of the undergraduate level 4 (Accounting and Finance) and level 5 (Extended Diploma in Management) and final year of an accredited undergraduate degree programme will give students the right credentials to go on and apply for a job in marketing, accounting, human resources,management or business consultancy.