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Current controlled listing RQF Level 4

Paid flexible online qualification

Accounting and Business Level 4 and Level 5

A flexible online route combining specialist accounting and business study at Level 4 with Business Management at Level 5. The two stages and the qualifications currently evidenced are shown separately.

Provider
Online Business School
Study format
Online
Assessment
Six online written assignments at each level

Decision clarity

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The course, qualification and fee fields shown here have passed the current RSG release checks. Provider decisions and final terms still need confirming before enrolment.

Controlled information

Confirmed on this page

Delivery
Online
Study pace
Flexible and self-paced
Assessment
Six online written assignments at each level
Provider
Online Business School
Qualification level
RQF Level 4
Published course option
Level 4 and Level 5 combined: £3,500

Before you commit

To be confirmed

  • The provider must confirm current entry eligibility and any evidence required for this exact route.
  • Confirm the final payable total, payment timetable, cancellation terms and any mandatory third-party charges before payment.
  • Confirm the current start arrangement and platform access period, including whether up to five years under current provider terms still applies.
  • A receiving university, employer, professional body or other organisation makes its own recognition and progression decisions.

Fees and payment

Compare the current published options.

These totals follow the controlled provider record used for this page. Confirm the final written terms before paying.

Level 4 and Level 5 combined

£3,500

Full price

£20 deposit, then 24 monthly payments of £145 at 0% interest. The deposit is included in the displayed total.

Level 4 only

£2,900

Full price

£20 deposit, then 24 monthly payments of £120 at 0% interest. The deposit is included in the displayed total.

Level 5 only

£2,900

Full price

£20 deposit, then 24 monthly payments of £120 at 0% interest. The deposit is included in the displayed total.

Online Business School currently displays £2,900 for one level and £3,500 for the combined Level 4 and Level 5 route. The £20 deposit is included in the displayed total. Confirm the final payable total and any mandatory third-party charges before 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 ready for Level 4 who want accounting, quantitative and finance study before moving into broader business management at Level 5.
  • People who prefer an assignment-based route containing two separately identified OTHM qualifications.
  • Learners comparing future accounting, finance and general business study rather than seeking immediate professional accountant status.

Compare another route first if

  • You need a professional accountancy pathway such as one defined by a professional body, including its own examinations and experience requirements.
  • You want accounting specialism at both levels; the verified Level 5 award in this package is Business Management.

Compare the closest alternatives

Alternative route

Level 3 Accountancy

Choose the Level 3 route for a shorter introduction to financial transactions and records before higher-level study. Compare course details

Alternative route

Business Management Level 4 and Level 5

Choose Business Management if you want operations, marketing, people and strategy across both levels without the Level 4 accounting focus. Compare course details

Qualification 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 4

OTHM Level 4 Diploma in Accounting and Business

Awarding organisation
OTHM
Qualification number
610/0792/4
Credits
120
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RQF Level 5

OTHM Level 5 Diploma in Business Management

Awarding organisation
OTHM
Qualification number
610/1527/1
Credits
120
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Curriculum

What you will study

01

Level 4 Accounting and Business units

  1. Academic Writing and Research Skills
  2. Business and the Economic Environment
  3. Principles of Financial Accounting
  4. Quantitative Methods in a Business Context
  5. Management Accounting
  6. Leading and Managing Teams
02

Level 5 Business Management units

The current OBS product listing uses the OTHM Business Management Level 5 units rather than the accounting-specific units of the separate OTHM Extended Accounting and Business qualification.

  1. Principles and Concepts of Strategy
  2. The Management of Human Resources
  3. Marketing for Managers
  4. Business Law for Managers
  5. Management Accounting and Decision Making
  6. Business Start-up: Conception to Market

Practical requirements

What you need and how the course is assessed.

Entry requirements

  • For Level 4, applicants are normally aged 18 or above and hold a relevant Level 3 qualification, A levels or an equivalent qualification suitable for accounting and business study.
  • Mature applicants may be considered using relevant experience, subject to the provider’s assessment.
  • Entry to Level 5 normally requires the relevant Level 4 diploma or an accepted equivalent.
  • Learners studying in English must demonstrate sufficient English-language competence.
  • Online Business School makes the final enrolment decision.

Assessment in practice

  • The current provider listing states six online written assignments at Level 4 and six at Level 5.
  • Assignments are currently described as approximately 2,000 to 3,000 words each.
  • Each qualification is assessed through its own units and must be passed under the awarding organisation’s requirements.
  • Confirm the exact certificate titles issued for a combined enrolment before payment.

Further study and careers

Further study and progression

Successful learners may apply for suitable Level 6, final-year or top-up routes in accounting, finance, business or a related subject. The receiving institution decides subject compatibility, credit recognition, entry level and any additional requirements.

Higher-level accounting or business study

You may apply for a suitable Level 6 or university route. The receiving institution decides whether the subject mix and credits fit its entry rules.

Professional accountancy development

You can investigate a separate professional pathway, but the relevant body decides exemptions, examinations, experience and membership eligibility.

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

The current provider listing includes online modules, learning resources and assignment guidance under the provider’s current terms.

Tutor and learner support

The current provider listing describes one-to-one tutor support, webinars and a social learning forum. The precise contact schedule can vary.

Conditions apply

Questions before enrolment

Frequently asked questions

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Is the combined route one Accounting and Business Extended Diploma?

The current OBS content combines an OTHM Level 4 Diploma in Accounting and Business with an OTHM Level 5 Diploma in Business Management. RSG will not describe it as one Extended Diploma unless OBS confirms the exact combined certificate title in writing.

Can I pay in instalments?

OBS currently displays a £20 deposit followed by 24 monthly payments of £120 for one level or £145 for the combined route. The deposit is included in the displayed course price. Confirm the final payable total and all terms before payment.

Does this qualify me as an accountant?

No. It is an academic diploma route. Professional accountancy status and regulated activities require separate professional qualifications, experience and approval where applicable.

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.

How is this route different from Level 3 Accountancy?

Level 3 Accountancy is a 60-credit foundation focused on financial transactions, management information and records. This route starts at Level 4, adds broader accounting and quantitative study, then moves into a separate Level 5 Business Management diploma.

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