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RQF Level 4 + RQF Level 5
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
Course overview
Key facts before you choose this course
Compare the delivery, assessment, qualification and published fee, then check the entry requirements below.
At a glance
Course details
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 route: £3,500
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 has flexible online access, with up to five years under current provider terms.
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.
Level 4 and Level 5 combined route
£3,500
Published course fee
£20 deposit, then 24 monthly payments of £145 at 0% interest.
One level only: Level 4 or Level 5
£2,900
Published course fee
£20 deposit, then 24 monthly payments of £120 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 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.
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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.
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.
Principles and Concepts of Strategy
The Management of Human Resources
Marketing for Managers
Business Law for Managers
Management Accounting and Decision Making
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
Read the main details about fees, study, assessment and progression.
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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