RQF Level 6 · Ofqual-regulated
Level 6 Diploma in Accounting and Business
120 credits · Typically one year · Fully online · English
120 credits · Typically one year · Fully online · English
The Level 6 Diploma in Accounting and Business is an advanced programme designed to develop professional competence across commercial, financial, and regulatory practices. Learners complete six core units: Corporate and Business Law, Business Performance Measurement, Financial Securities Markets, Audit and Assurance, Business Research Project, and Investment and Risk Management.
It is a 120-credit qualification with 1,200 hours of Total Qualification Time, including 480 guided learning hours. Level 6 diplomas are at the same level as the final year of a UK bachelor's degree with honours. 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 6). Provided at BCBT by Brussels College as an approved NCC Education centre (SCH005).
This qualification is for learners aged 18 and above holding a relevant Level 5 diploma or equivalent, as well as mature learners aged 21 and over with appropriate management experience.
Learners examine corporate legal frameworks, statutory reporting obligations, and the principles governing internal and external audit and assurance processes.
Students explore financial securities markets and apply analytical methods to evaluate investment opportunities and manage business risk.
You will study techniques for measuring organizational performance and carry out an independent, evidence-based business research project.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| AB601 | Corporate and Business Law | 20 |
| AB602 | Business Performance Measurement | 20 |
| AB603 | Financial Securities Markets | 20 |
| AB604 | Audit and Assurance | 20 |
| AB605 | Business Research Project | 20 |
| AB606 | Investment and Risk Management | 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) | 480 |
| Directed self-study, reading and coursework | 720 |
| 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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