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Accounting & Bookkeeping

AAT Level 3 Diploma in Accounting , 8th of Sep start, One Day Per Week, Blended Learning, 36 Weeks

Mode of study

Part Time

Start date

06/09/2027

Entry requirements

You will need to satisfy the following minimum criteria: AAT Level 2 Certificate in Accounting or equivalent, ideally at Merit or Distinction level. GCSE grade C/4 in Maths and English or their equivalent. Achievement of Level 3 on the AAT Skill check. You must be able to dedicate time to home study- usually between 5-7 hours per week. After your application is processed you will be required to attend an interview with a course tutor.

Course Code

DP3AAC1P/1

Duration

1-Year

Location

St Albans Campus

Awarding body

Association of Accounting Technicians

Assessment

You will be assessed via Computer-Based Assessments (CBAs) set and marked by the AAT. There are 4 assessments: Financial Accounting: Preparing Financial Statements Business Awareness Tax Processes for Businesses Management Accounting Costing (MAT) Results of assessments are usually available immediately

About the course

This flexible course is delivered in partnership with Mindful Education, and combines online learning with face-to-face lessons in the classroom. This Level 3 course is part of the Free Courses for Jobs initiative and is fully funded for eligible learners. Alternatively, you can apply for an advanced learner loan to cover the cost of studying this course. Please ask a member of college staff for more information. The Advanced qualification introduces more detailed financial tasks, including maintaining cost accounting records and preparation of reports and returns. You will also master a range of accounting disciplines from ethical practices for accountants to advanced bookkeeping. Study the Level 3 Diploma to learn higher accounting techniques and disciplines, and qualify for AAT bookkeeping membership (AATQB). The on-campus class will be every week on a Monday.

Career options

AAT Level 4

Course Content - What will I learn?

The course consists of four units covering the following topics: Financial Accounting: Preparing Financial Statements Business Awareness Tax Processes for Businesses Management Accounting Costing (MAT) We have partnered with Mindful Education to deliver this course through our flexible Online and On Campus model. Online, you will study award-winning video lessons, which are available on demand, and can be viewed from your phone, tablet or computer 'meaning you can choose how, when and where you want to study. Lessons last for around 45 minutes and are accompanied by animations and motion graphics to bring concepts to life. Practice questions, downloadable lesson materials and interactive case studies help to enhance the learning experience further and learners should expect to spend around 4-5 hours studying independently online each week. On campus, you benefit from regular classes with a college tutor 'without having to commit to attending multiple evenings each week. Your tutor will review what you have learnt during your online lessons and will be on hand to provide guidance on progress and assessment. Regular discussion with classmates will help to reinforce key points while also providing the additional support and motivation that comes from being part of a group.
The course fee does not cover the cost of any resit assessments, which are usually '70 per unit. You will also have to renew your AAT membership fees. The current rates can be found on the AAT website. Please note: you cannot sit the AAT exams if you are not a member of the Association.

Please contact us to find out if you require any specific equipment for this particular course.

You will be assessed via Computer-Based Assessments (CBAs) set and marked by the AAT. There are 4 assessments: Financial Accounting: Preparing Financial Statements Business Awareness Tax Processes for Businesses Management Accounting Costing (MAT) Results of assessments are usually available immediately