Part Time
22/09/2025
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 Skillcheck. Experience of using Microsoft Excel is desirable as a significant knowledge of Excel functions is required. 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.
DP3AAA1P/1
1-Year
St Albans Campus
Association of Accounting Technicians
You will be assessed via Computer-Based Assessments (CBAs) set and marked by the AAT. There are 4 assessments: Business Awareness Financial Accounting: Preparing Financial Statements Management Accounting Techniques Tax Processes for Businesses You will also be assessed on your use of spreadsheet functions in accounting via an on-demand downloaded test. This does not impact on your grade though you must pass it in order to pass the qualification overall. Results of assessments are usually available immediately afterwards except for the Business Awareness and Management Accounting Techniques which is provided 6 weeks afterwards.
This Level 3 Diploma provides progression to the Level 4 Professional Diploma in Accounting, which provides exemptions to those studying for the awards offered by the Chartered Accounting bodies (ICAEW, ACCA, CIMA, and CIPFA). The qualification is much valued by employers and thus its achievement provides opportunities for employment in accounting and finance roles. To progress to Level 4, you would be expected to pass Level 3 with Merit or Distinction, with a minimum of resits.
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