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 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.

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Core units:

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

Optional units:

• Personal Tax
• Credit and Debt Management

You will 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

This course may be free or reduced-cost for you if you meet certain conditions:

• If you are not working or have a low income. You need to show proof of your income or benefits.
• Residency rules apply. You need to show you have permission to live, work and study in the UK without conditions.
• There are some exceptions, such as certain visa types.

Check here which documents you need to show us, and which visa types are allowed.

If you do not meet the residency rules, you can still enrol on the course but you may have to pay some fees. All applicants are fee-assessed during enrolment.

If you are not eligible for a free or reduced-cost course, you need to pay the full fee yourself, or apply for an Advanced Learner Loan.

Some courses have additional costs, such as for 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.