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Course Code: NPVAC081

Course Level: Level 3

Study Mode: Part-Time

Course Type: Adults

This course is accredited by

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Course overview

The AAT Diploma in Accounting continues your journey in the world of finance and accounting. Delve into financial record-keeping, budgeting, and taxation and develop practical skills in bookkeeping and financial management.

Prepare for a rewarding career in accounting with a recognised qualification that opens doors to a range of opportunities.

This AAT qualification will help you develop the accounting skills needed in the workplace, as well as IT skills and an understanding of professional ethics.

AAT is the UK's leading qualification and membership body for accounting staff. As a professional body, AAT offers membership to both student and qualified Accounting Technician members.

AAT qualifications are widely recognised by employers in the accounting sector. Learn about producing financial accounts for sole traders and partnerships, management accounting, business awareness, VAT returns and spreadsheet software.

You will need to have recently completed the AAT Certificate in Accountancy Level 2 to sign up to this course. Applicants who have not recently completed the AAT Level 2 course with us must complete an entry assessment to demonstrate competency.

The course is assessed through four online AAT examinations, you must achieve a minimum of 70% in all of these exams.

Please contact Jo Furnival, Curriculum Leader Accounting, email jo.furnival@nscg.ac.uk or tel 01782 254244

You can progress on to the AAT Diploma in Accounting Level 4 course at the college. Once all three levels of the AAT qualification have been achieved you will be a qualified accounting technician and can apply for full professional membership of AAT as long as you can satisfy their work experience requirements. You may then consider continuing your studies to become a qualified accountant. Each of the professional institutes (ACCA, CIMA, ICAEW and CIPFA) accepts AAT qualified accounting technicians onto their programs of study, and all offer exemptions.

You can apply for an Advanced Learner Loan or Higher Education Loan to help with the costs of your course if you are 19 or older and the course you are studying is an eligible Level 3, 4, 5 or 6 course. If you have any queries with regards to the funding of your course, please email FeeRemission@nscg.ac.uk or call 01782 254268.

For further information, visit nscg.ac.uk/Finance

Please note this course requires compulsory purchase of level 3 Registration directly from AAT by you (approximate cost £250) this is not covered by the college. 

The purchase of textbooks is strongly recommended for this qualification can be purchased directly from us (at a highly discounted rate), at the start of each unit. Approximate cost for the whole level 3 qualification is £100.
Level 3 AAT Diploma In Accounting.

Course options

Flexible Start Dates

Course Duration

39 Weeks

Class Times

09:00 - 17:00

Course Days

Wednesday

Additional Fees

- -

Course Fee

- £2,500

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Flexible Start Dates

Course Duration

39 Weeks

Class Times

13:30 - 21:00

Course Days

Tuesday

Additional Fees

- -

Course Fee

£2,500.00

Apply

What else do I need to know?

This course runs flexibly and there are a number of start dates throughout the year. 

You can choose whether to attend on a full day or afternoon and evening (of the same day) basis.