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Accounting courses

Build the skills and knowledge to succeed in accounting and finance with flexible courses from our triple-accredited business school. Whether you’re working towards a certificate, diploma, or degree, you’ll gain practical expertise that employers value, setting you on the path to a rewarding career.

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AccountingDegrees 

Stage 1120 credits
Stage 2120 credits
Stage 3120 credits
Total of 360 credits 

How long will it take?

Part time: 16–18 hours per week for 6 years
Full time: 32–36 hours per week for 3 years


AccountingDiplomas 

Stage 1120 credits
Stage 2120 credits
Total of 240 credits 

How long will it take?

Part time: 16–18 hours per week for 4 years
Full time: 32–36 hours per week for 2 years


AccountingCertificates 

Stage 1120 credits
Total of 120 credits 

How long will it take?

Part time: 16–18 hours per week for 2 years
Full time: 32–36 hours per week for 1 year

Why study Accounting with The Open University?

The Open University Business School has been delivering transformational, high-quality business and management education for over 30 years. You can be reassured by the quality of our teaching as we’re proud to be part of an elite group of the top 1% of global business schools who are triple accredited.

The benefits of studying Accounting with us are:

  • Gain exemptions from some of the Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA) professional examinations.
  • Comprehensive coverage of the theoretical and practical aspects of financial accounting, management accounting and financial management.

The unique way you’ll learn allows you to access your studies anytime, anywhere – so you don’t need to put your life on hold.

Careers in Accounting

If you are logical, organised, analytical and numerate, a career in accounting could be for you. Accountants work in all areas of business and in the public and voluntary sectors using their financial expertise to inform management decision-making and advise an organisation how to maximise profitability and efficiency. Some careers may require further study, training and/or work experience beyond your degree such as becoming a Chartered Accountant or a Chartered Financial Analyst.

Our range of courses in Accounting can help you start or progress your career in:

  • Financial accountancy
  • Management accountancy
  • Financial and risk analysis
  • Auditing and financial reporting
  • Budgetary, taxation analysis and consultancy

Looking for something other than a qualification?

The majority of our modules can be studied by themselves, on a stand-alone basis. If you later choose to work towards a qualification, you may be able to count your study towards it.

See our full list of Accounting modules

All Accounting courses

Browse all the Accounting courses we offer – certificates, diplomas and degrees.

See our full list of Accounting courses