RQF Level 4 · Ofqual-regulated
Level 4 Diploma in Accounting and Business
120 credits · Typically one year · Fully online · English
120 credits · Typically one year · Fully online · English
The Level 4 Diploma in Accounting and Business is a 120-credit qualification providing foundational knowledge in commercial operations and financial practice. The curriculum covers six mandatory units: Academic Writing and Research Skills, Business and the Economic Environment, Principles of Financial Accounting, Quantitative Methods in a Business Context, Management Accounting, and Leading and Managing Teams.
It is a 120-credit qualification with 1,200 hours of Total Qualification Time, including 600 guided learning hours. Level 4 qualifications are assessed as academically equivalent to a Higher National Certificate (HNC) and Year 1 of a three-year UK bachelor's degree. At Brussels College of Business and Technology (BCBT) it is studied fully online and typically takes one year.
Awarded by the Ofqual-regulated awarding body (RQF Level 4). Provided at BCBT by Brussels College as an approved NCC Education centre (SCH005).
This qualification is intended for individuals holding a relevant Level 3 diploma or two GCE A Level passes, as well as mature learners aged 21 and over who possess relevant management experience.
Learners study double-entry principles, statement preparation, cost management, and budgetary techniques used to support business decision-making.
Students evaluate how economic systems influence commercial organisations and apply mathematical and statistical techniques to interpret business data.
The training covers practical approaches to leading, motivating, and managing teams alongside academic writing and structured enquiry methodologies.
University progression is into a related programme, subject to the university’s admission requirements, including English. See progression.
Your entry profile is likely to include at least one of the following:
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No written examinations: every unit is assessed by coursework.
€7,500 a year online. Questions about fees and payment: ask admissions.
You complete 6 mandatory units worth 120 credits in total.
| Unit | Name | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| AB401 | Academic Writing and Research Skills | 20 |
| AB402 | Business and the Economic Environment | 20 |
| AB403 | Principles of Financial Accounting | 20 |
| AB404 | Quantitative Methods in a Business Context | 20 |
| AB405 | Management Accounting | 20 |
| AB406 | Leading and Managing Teams | 20 |
Every unit is assessed by coursework, with no written examinations. Units are graded Pass or Fail: you pass a unit by meeting all of its assessment criteria, with feedback and support before any reassessment. Assessment is externally verified by the awarding organisation.
| Learning time | Hours |
|---|---|
| Guided learning (live classes, tutorials and supervised study) | 600 |
| Directed self-study, reading and coursework | 600 |
| Total Qualification Time | 1,200 |
Unit titles, credits and hours are set by the awarding organisation and may be updated.
Fees: €7,500 a year online. Our admissions team can answer your questions and help you check your entry requirements.
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