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Accounting - Level 3 (AAT)

Summary

This AAT qualification is a competence-based qualification that gives you the relevant and practical skills to do a wide range of accounting and finance jobs.  In this qualification you will master more complex accounting disciplines including financial processes, advanced bookkeeping, final accounts and ethical practices for accountants. This qualification is currently equivalent to 160 UCAS points and may support your application to university.

Next course dates

Start date Location Duration
10 Jan 2025
University Centre
1 Year
02 Sep 2025
University Centre
1 Year
02 Sep 2025
University Centre
1 Year

Where can this subject lead?

Career progression

Finance is at the heart of every business, so demand for accounting and finance skills will never go away. Jobs in accounting and finance are extremely diverse and deliver exciting career opportunities.

Key information

Entry Requirements

It is expected that you will already hold the AAT Level 2 Certificate. However, some may be eligible to begin at AAT Level 3 depending upon accounting qualifications already held and/or work experience.

To support your application, you are required to complete a diagnostic assessment in addition to having English and Maths GCSE’s or functional skills. This course is ideal for a wide range of applicants including those already employed in an accounting or finance environment, unemployed or those seeking a career change and want to move into accountancy.

Qualification obtained

Diploma in Accounting

Fees and funding

Some adult students may not have to pay course fees whilst others will be entitled to apply for an Advanced Learner Loan to cover their costs. To find out about this and what other support may be available to you, please read our 19+ tuition fees guide.

Extra costs and equipment

Student membership of the professional body is a requirement within 6 weeks of the course commencement.

Recommended textbooks are required for this programme.

Regulation and Accreditation

Accrediting Institution: AAT

Awarding Body: AAT

Regulatory Body: Ofsted

Terms and conditions

Read our full terms and conditions for more information.

What will I learn?

Industry placement, field trips and guest speakers

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How will I learn?

The AAT Level 3 Diploma in Accounting consists of four mandatory units:

  • Tax Processes for Business
  • Financial Accounting: Preparing Financial Statements
  • Management Accounting Techniques
  • Business Awareness

Workroom based teaching and computer suites for practice accounting sessions. Sessions are delivered by highly qualified industry accountants.

Expert tutors

All staff involved in the delivery of adult education courses within the College are approved to teach the subjects and modules they deliver.

The approval process ensures that staff delivering a given programme are appropriately qualified and, where appropriate, possess relevant technical and industrial experience and professional practice.

How will I be assessed?

How will I be assessed?

You will be assessed through time-constrained competence-based assessments and external online examinations throughout the programme. Apprentices are required to complete an EPA (end point assessment, a portfolio and professional discussion).