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Duration: 26-32 weeks
Credits: 120
Enrol: Anytime
Fees: £1500* (+20% VAT)
*VAT applicable in UK
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How you’ll study
This course is studied 100% online. Some courses require blended learning.
Course Duration
Study time depends on the credit size of each qualification. See Key Facts below for this course.
Start dates
Start any day of the week. Onboarding happens within an hour except weekend. Ascentis and Pearson BTEC L3 courses have fixed intakes across the year
Regulated Qualifications
Access to HE Diplomas are regulated by QAA. All other qualifications are regulated by Ofqual.
Comprehensive study material
Learning material includes recorded lectures, presentations, ebooks, handouts, articles, workbooks, MCQ, Case studies and assignment briefs.
Assessment
Pearson BTEC L3 courses are exam based for some units. Most courses are assessment via assignments on which learners can get formative feedback prior to final submission and grading. Not all qualifications offered are graded
Overview
The ATHE Level 4 Extended Diploma in Accounting has been designed to develop the essential understanding and skills needed to provide the awareness of the accountancy and tax regulatory environment, the operational requirements for the accounting and finance function and what is expected of a professional accountant
Modules
Mandatory units
• Unit 1: Financial Accounting 1
• Unit 2: Financial Accounting 2
• Unit 3: Budgetary Control
• Unit 4: Cost and Management Accounting
• Unit 5: Personal Taxation
• Unit 6: Business Environment
• Unit 7: Economics for Business
• Unit 8: Law for Accounting
Entry Requirements
• A GCE Advanced level profile with achievement in 2 or more subjects supported by 5 or more GCSEs at grades 4 and above
• Other related levels 3 subjects such as ATHE Level 3 Diplomas
• An Access to Higher Education Certificate delivered by an approved further education institute and validated by an Access Validating Agency
• Other equivalent international qualifications
• Learners must be over the age of 19 to study this qualification
• Learners must also have an appropriate standard of English to enable them to access relevant resources and complete the unit assignments
Progressions
Successful completion of the ATHE Level 4 Extended Diploma in Accounting provides learners the opportunity for a wide range of academic progressions, including progression to relevant ATHE Level 5 Diplomas and Extended Diplomas.
As this qualification is approved and regulated by Ofqual (Office of the Qualifications and Examinations Regulation), learners may be eligible to apply for direct entry into Year 2 of a three-year UK Bachelor's degree programme, subject to each university's entry requirements.
For more information visit https://athe.co.uk/partners/category/university-progression-routes/
Certification
The Extended Diploma is issued by ATHE (Awards for Training and Higher Education), the awarding organisation. UK Versity (Centre Number 889) is an accredited and approved delivery centre for ATHE qualifications.
Key Facts
Awarding Body: Awards for Training and Higher Education (ATHE)
Course Duration: 26-32 weeks
Method of study: Distance Learning/ Blended/ Full Time
Qualification Level: 4
Qualification Number: 610/3310/8
Credits: 120
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