At a glance
Course details
- Delivery
- Online
- Study pace
- Flexible
- Assessment
- Three online written assignments
- Provider
- Online Business School
- Qualification level
- RQF Level 3
- Published course option
- Complete Level 3 course: £2,500
Delivered by Online Business School. Course and third-party fees may apply.
RQF Level 3
Paid flexible online qualification
Level 3 Accountancy
A 60-credit online accountancy foundation qualification covering financial transactions, management information and the maintenance of financial records.
- Provider
- Online Business School
- Study format
- Online
- Assessment
- Three online written assignments
Course overview
Key facts before you choose this course
Compare the delivery, assessment, qualification and published fee, then check the entry requirements below.
Before you commit
What to know before enrolling
- OBS makes the admission decision and may ask for evidence of previous study, English ability, age or work experience.
- Course fees do not include external examination-centre charges, university top-up fees or other third-party costs unless the page says otherwise.
- The course is delivered online with a flexible study schedule.
- Universities, employers and professional bodies make their own recognition and progression decisions.
Fees and payment
Compare the current published options.
These are the course fees and instalment examples currently published by OBS. Taxes and clearly identified third-party charges may apply.
Complete Level 3 course
£2,500
Published course fee£20 deposit, then 24 monthly payments of £103.33 at 0% interest.
OBS publishes the course fee and instalment example shown above. Where rounded monthly figures do not equal the headline fee exactly, the provider may adjust the final payment.
Course decision guide
Is this the right route for you?
Use these fit questions alongside the qualification facts. Final entry and recognition decisions remain with the relevant provider or receiving organisation.
This route may suit you if
- Learners who want a focused introduction to financial transactions, management information and financial records.
- People considering later accounting, finance or business study who need a 60-credit Level 3 foundation.
- Learners who prefer three mandatory units and assignment-based assessment rather than broad business coverage.
Compare another route first if
- You are ready for Level 4 and want accounting combined with quantitative methods, economics and later business management.
- You need a professional accountancy qualification, membership or occupational licence rather than an academic foundation diploma.
Compare the closest alternatives
Alternative route
Accounting and Business Level 4 and Level 5
Choose the Level 4 and Level 5 route if you already meet higher entry requirements and want accounting followed by business management. Compare course detailsAlternative route
Level 3 Business Management
Choose Business Management for a broader 120-credit route covering people, customers, finance, marketing and operations. Compare course detailsQualification facts
What qualification will you receive?
Review the provider and awarding organisation separately so you can understand exactly what the route leads to.
RQF Level 3
OTHM Level 3 Foundation Diploma in Accountancy
- Awarding organisation
- OTHM
- Qualification number
- 603/3811/8
- Credits
- 60
Curriculum
What you will study
Mandatory units
- Recording Financial Transactions
- Management Information
- Maintaining Financial Records
Practical requirements
What you need and how the course is assessed.
Entry requirements
- Online Business School normally expects learners to be at least 16 and to have completed secondary education, or to be accepted through another suitable route.
- Relevant work experience may be considered where the provider allows an alternative entry route.
- English-language competence is required for online study and written assignments.
- Online Business School makes the final enrolment decision.
Assessment in practice
- Assessment is completed through three online written assignments.
- The provider listing describes one assignment for each mandatory unit.
- Assignment submission, marking and feedback are managed by Online Business School.
Further study and careers
Further study and progression
Successful learners may apply for suitable Level 4, undergraduate, accounting or finance routes. The receiving institution decides admission and recognition. Professional accounting roles normally require further study, professional qualifications and relevant experience.
Continue accounting study
You may apply for a suitable Level 4 accounting, finance or business route, subject to the next provider’s entry decision.
Compare professional pathways
You can investigate professional accountancy routes separately, with the relevant body deciding entry, exemptions and experience.
Included support
Current benefits shown for this route
Benefits can change and may depend on the course and payment method. Confirm the current terms before enrolment.
Online course materials
Digital course materials and access to the Online Business School learning platform are included under the provider’s current terms.
Tutor and learner support
Online Business School describes tutor support, assignment feedback and learner support as part of the course experience. The exact contact schedule may vary.
Conditions applyLaptop offer
A laptop may be available on eligible payment routes. Confirm the exact course-specific terms and exclusions before paying.
Conditions applyQuestions before enrolment
Frequently asked questions
Read the main details about fees, study, assessment and progression.
Does the displayed price include VAT?
OBS publishes the following course fee: Complete Level 3 course: £2,500, with a £20 deposit and 24 monthly payments of £103.33.
Does the course include AAT membership?
No AAT membership claim is shown for this Level 3 Accountancy course because the available OBS membership information associates AAT with a different Accounting and Finance product.
Will this qualify me as an accountant?
No. It is a Level 3 foundation diploma. Professional accounting roles generally require additional qualifications, experience and, where applicable, professional-body requirements.
What happens if I cancel, withdraw or request a refund?
Online Business School's current cancellation, withdrawal and refund terms apply. Ready Study Global does not set or administer the provider's refund decisions. Ask us for the current OBS terms before enrolment or payment.
Who should choose Level 3 Accountancy instead of Level 3 Business Management?
Choose Accountancy for a focused three-unit foundation in transactions, management information and records. Choose Business Management for broader study of people, customers, finance, marketing and operations.
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