Accounting - Level 4 Professional Diploma (AAT)

AAT Level 4 Diploma in Professional Accounting equips you with expert skills and knowledge, preparing you to become a fully qualified accounting technician. The course is run as a day release programme over a duration of 18-24 months. The topics covered in this course will give students the opportunity to learn how to complete professional accounting tasks including drafting financial statements, managing budgets, and evaluating financial performance.

For information on our Higher Education policies including admissions, fees, and student contracts, please see the links below:

• Admissions Policy
• Complaints Policy
• Fees Policy
• HE Student Contract
• HE Student Protection Plan

For our full list of policies, governance and fees please see our website Capital City College Group (capitalccg.ac.uk).

Core topics:

• Applied Management Accounting
• Drafting and Interpreting Financial Statements
• Internal Accounting Systems and Controls

Optional Units:

• Personal Tax
• Credit and Debt Management

You will need also need:

• English and Maths GCSE at grades 5 and above or the equivalent FS Level 2 in both English and Maths
• Candidates must hold an AAT Level 3 Advanced Diploma with a Merit Grade

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

All units are externally examined via computer-based assessments

Adults - Level 4

If you will be aged 19+ before the start date of your course and plan to study a Further Education course at Level 4, and you are out of work or on a low income, your study with us may be free. Otherwise, you may 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 are free of charge as they are funded by the Greater London Authority (Mayor of London). Please contact us to confirm if you are eligible.

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

One-off AAT registration fee of £240.00 plus the cost of textbooks per unit.  The cost of textbooks will depend on the individual publishers.  The One-off registration fee provides access to the qualification for its lifetime, typically four to five years

Upon completion, you can work in accounting roles, or work towards chartered accountancy status with one of the professional bodies such as ACCA, CIMA or ICAEW. You can also choose to progress to University to further your studies in Accounting.

AAT Level 4 Diploma in Professional Accounting equips you with expert skills and knowledge, preparing you to become a fully qualified accounting technician. The course is run as a day release programme over a duration of 18-24 months. The topics covered in this course will give students the opportunity to learn how to complete professional accounting tasks including drafting financial statements, managing budgets, and evaluating financial performance.

For information on our Higher Education policies including admissions, fees, and student contracts, please see the links below:

• Admissions Policy
• Complaints Policy 
• Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Policy
• Fees Policy
• HE Student Contract
• Student Protection Plan

For our full list of policies, governance and fees please see our website Capital City College Group (capitalccg.ac.uk).

Core topics:

• Applied Management Accounting
• Drafting and Interpreting Financial Statements
• Internal Accounting Systems and Controls

Optional Units:

• Personal Tax
• Credit and Debt Management

You will need also need:

• English and Maths GCSE at grades 5 and above or the equivalent FS Level 2 in both English and Maths
• Candidates must hold an AAT Level 3 Advanced Diploma with a Merit Grade

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

All units are externally examined via computer-based assessments

Adults - Level 4

If you will be aged 19+ before the start date of your course and plan to study a Further Education course at Level 4, and you are out of work or on a low income, your study with us may be free. Otherwise, you may 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 are free of charge as they are funded by the Greater London Authority (Mayor of London). Please contact us to confirm if you are eligible.

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

One-off AAT registration fee of £240.00 plus the cost of textbooks per unit.  The cost of textbooks will depend on the individual publishers.  The One-off registration fee provides access to the qualification for its lifetime, typically four to five years

Upon completion, you can work in accounting roles, or work towards chartered accountancy status with one of the professional bodies such as ACCA, CIMA or ICAEW. You can also choose to progress to University to further your studies in Accounting.