AAT Accounting – Level 3

There are no specific entry requirements for this course but students must be able to do manual book-keeping up to Trial Balance. It is likely that students will have the L2 AAT qualification or equivalent. You should also complete the ‘Skillcheck’ on the AAT website https://www.aat.org.uk/find-a-course/aat-qualifications-and-courses/aat-accounting-qualifications/aat-skillcheck

If you wish to discuss the course or the fees you will pay, please contact Student Joruney.

When you wish to apply, please let Student Journey know. Nearer to the course start date she will send out enrolment details to those she knows are interested. Please note that places are limited and a place on the course will only be confirmed once full payment or confirmation of a student loan has been received.

AAT require that all students studying AAT courses that are employed, provide their employer name and contact details. This must be provided on the enrolment form, irrespective of whether or not you require us to invoice your employer for fees.

*Please do not buy books or pay the additional AAT registration and membership fees or assessment fees until you have started your course when your tutor will give full details.

The funding for 2023/24

The cost of AAT L3 is £2,573.  Fees for students will vary according to personal circumstances. Your personal circumstances at the start of the course will determine which fees you will pay and evidence of this will be required.

• This course is funded if you do not already have a full Level 3 qualification
• If you do have a full level 3 qualification then you may still be able to be funded depending on your circumstances. Please contact Clare Hunt for more information.

Should you be over 19 and eligible to pay the full cost fees, there may be an option to take out an advanced learning loan. Further details can be found at https://www.gov.uk/advanced-learner-loan/overview. Should you need any further information about this loan, please contact our Student Journey team. student.journeyteam@cirencester.ac.uk

There are some additional fees:

• When entering any AAT course you will be required to pay a one off registration fee of £44 and an annual AAT membership fee of £94.00.
• Course materials (including textbooks) are estimated at £165.
• In the event of resitting any assessments these will cost either £45.00 or £55.00 depending on the assessment.
• You will pay AAT registration and membership directly to AAT at the start of your course.
• The Lecturer will advise you about the books that you will need to buy in your first lesson.

Other than lesson times, you should plan for at least 6 hours of homework per week. Assessments are usually held on Saturday mornings (dates to be confirmed at induction).

Assessments are usually held on Saturday mornings – dates will be confirmed in your first lesson. You should give 24 hours notice if you find that you will not be able to sit the assessment or we may have to charge you the assessment fee.

No. We recommend that these students take A Level Accounting as part of their study programme.

This is not always necessary. Please speak to a tutor or email neil.owen@cirencester.ac.uk for further information. Alternatively, check the ‘Skillcheck‘ programmes on the AAT website.

If you should have to resit any assessments, lecturing staff will advise and help you wherever possible. Most units can be resat within the normal assessments timetable, however the synoptic assessment may have a specific timeframe in which it can be taken. Resit fees will be payable: there may be occasions when invigilators will need to be come in specifically for a resit. Should this occur, costs for invigilation and remarking may be passed to the students resitting this specific assessment.

At induction your lecturer will advise what books you will require, and let you know the best place to get them from.

Students need to be logical and methodical thinkers, and enjoy problem solving. Although Maths is not a pre-requisite, a liking for numbers is essential.

Prospective students are advised to check the AAT website for details of AAT membership criteria, in particular, criteria relating to student’s personal credit history and financial dealings. This can be found at www.aat.org.uk.