Accounting - Level 3 Diploma (AAT)

The AAT Level 3 Diploma in Accounting (AQ2022) is an intermediate qualification that enhances foundational accounting skills. It includes modules on business awareness, financial accounting, management accounting techniques, tax processes, and advanced bookkeeping.

This qualification is designed for individuals aiming to progress to higher accounting roles or continue with further studies, such as the AAT Level 4 Diploma.

Topics covered can include:

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

You will need:

• AAT Level 2 Certificate in Accounting - minimum Merit Grade
• GCSE Maths and English Grades 5 and above or Functional Skills Level 2 in both Maths and English. FS English requirement is that candidates must have achieved both Level 2 Reading and Writing.

All applicants must have an interview to confirm that the course is suitable for them.

Four units are assessed individually in end-of-unit assessments. This qualification also includes a synoptic assessment that students sit towards the end of the qualification, which draws on and assesses knowledge and understanding from across the qualification.

Adults - Level 3

If you will be aged 19 to 23 prior to the start date of your course, and do not already have a full Level 3 qualification, you may be eligible for a Level 3 entitlement, in which case your study with us will be free. If you are older, or already have a Level 3, we have many other Level 3 courses that are also free to study. Otherwise, you will have to pay the fees yourself or apply for an Advanced Learner Loan.

Please see here for the documents you will need to show us.

Some courses will have other associated costs, such as for specialist materials and trips. Many of our students are eligible for financial support, see here for details.

AAT one-off registration fee (UK students) - £225.00 and the cost of text books/workbooks for each unit within the qualification.

After completing AAT Level 3, you could enter a range of financial careers or progress to the Accounting (Technician) AAT Level 4, Diploma in Management Studies, or other professional qualifications.