Level 3 AAT Diploma in Accounting

The AAT Level 3 Diploma in Accounting offers technical training in accounting and is ideal for anyone wishing to pursue or further a career in accountancy and finance. It is a logical progression route for holders of the Level 2 Certificate in Accounting or Bookkeeping who have a desire to attain formal recognition of their skills.

The Level 3 Diploma in Accounting is suitable for 16–19-year-old students in an apprenticeship, adult students, career changers and those seeking to further develop their expertise in this occupational area. As well as being a globally recognised qualification sought after by employers, the Level 3 Diploma in Accounting can also provide a stepping stone to Further Education, in which students can undertake the Level 4 Diploma in Professional Accounting. 

It is expected that students will have successfully completed the AAT Level 2 Certificate in Accounting, the Level 2 Certificate in Bookkeeping or have some other recognised finance / accounting qualification. Alternatively, we do accept students who have gained sufficient accounting experience in their place of work. 

All assessments in the qualification will be computer-based assessments (CBAs). CBAs are an up-to-date method of assessment that directly reflect the practical tasks that you currently perform or will be performing in the workplace.

The results for exams are immediate for the Tax Processes for Business and Financial Accounting: Preparing Financial Statements modules. The results for the Management Accounting Techniques and Business Awareness modules take five to six weeks. You are graded as an overall Pass, Merit or Distinction once all assessments are complete.  The pass mark is 70% for each assessment.

An indication of course costs for you to consider are:

• Tuition Fees        £1,835 (payable by https://www.gov.uk/advanced-learner-loan )
• Exam Fees          £  240 (payable to College at enrolment)
• AAT Subscription £  225 (payable directly to AAT)
• Books                  £    91.20

A book list will be provided before the course starts for you to order your books directly from BPP.

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If you have achieved at Level 3, you may be eligible for entry on to AAT Level 4 or Higher Level Apprenticeships, HND and/or a BA Degree. If you opt to take Level 4, you will be able to apply for full membership on completion of the examinations and after demonstrating key competencies and experience. You can then progress on to higher accounting qualifications such as ACCA (Associations of Chartered Certified Accountant), ACA (Institute of Chartered Accountants England and Wales) or CIMA (Chartered Institute of Management Accountants).

Successful completion of Level 3 will depend on a high level of commitment from students. This course requires significant home study between lessons, we generally recommend 6 hours per week.

Previous convictions: Please note – When registering with AAT, you will need to declare whether you have committed any criminal convictions or had civil convictions against you. All declarations will be followed up by AAT. Serious convictions may result in you being barred from becoming an AAT registered student.

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To arrange an interview or to enrol please call the Part-Time Admissions Team on 01743 342333

If you meet the entry requirements for this course, please use the Register my Interest or Apply Now buttons or contact Part-time Admissions on 01743 342333 to organise enrolment. If you are still undecided about the course most suitable for you, please drop in to one of our Advice Events, ring Part-time Admissions on 01743 342 333, use our Live Chat facility or email: courseadvice@scg.ac.uk

Fees stated are for enrolment for the current academic year only. Courses which run for 2 or 3 years will be subject to further fees and possible price increases each year.