Level 7Postgraduate DiplomaOTHM-L7-AF

Diploma in Accounting and Finance

A 120-credit Ofqual-regulated postgraduate diploma covering advanced financial reporting, corporate finance, strategic financial management, risk management, international finance, and business valuation.

Programme overview

OTHM Level 7 Diploma in Accounting and Finance

A 120-credit Ofqual-regulated postgraduate diploma covering advanced financial reporting, corporate finance, strategic financial management, risk management, international finance, and business valuation. Designed for finance professionals targeting CFO and senior finance leadership roles, and for those pursuing an MSc Accounting and Finance.

LevelLevel 7
TypePostgraduate Diploma
Duration6 – 9 months
Delivery100% Online — LSFIN LMS
Credits120 Credits
TQT1,200 hours
GLH600 hours
AssessmentWritten Coursework Only — No Exams
Programme feeContact LSFIN
Application fee£10
Entry guidance

Bachelor's Degree + 2 years' relevant management or professional experience, OR OTHM/Qualifi Level 6 Diploma

Progression

Direct entry to MSc Accounting and Finance — Arden University (UK) or GlobalNXT University (Malaysia)

Curriculum

Units covered

1Advanced Financial Reporting — IFRSLevel 7
2Strategic Financial ManagementLevel 7
3Corporate Governance and Financial EthicsLevel 7
4Financial Risk ManagementLevel 7
5International Finance and Exchange Rate RiskLevel 7
6Business Valuation and M&ALevel 7
7Audit, Assurance and AccountabilityLevel 7
8Research Methods in Accounting and FinanceLevel 7
Who should enrol
  • Qualified or part-qualified accountants (ACCA, CIMA, CA SA) seeking a postgraduate academic credential.
  • Finance managers and CFOs seeking a recognised UK postgraduate diploma.
  • Investment professionals and bankers advancing into senior finance roles.
Career & learning outcomes
  • Chief Financial Officer (CFO)
  • Finance Director
  • Head of Treasury
  • MSc Accounting and Finance graduate via partner university
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