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AAT L2 Certificate in Accounting (On Campus)
AAT L2 Certificate in Accounting (On Campus)
Level 2
Cheltenham
Gloucester
Course Overview
Part Time
Certificate
Certificate
This qualification is designed to prepare you for junior and entry-level roles in accounting and finance. It provides a strong foundation in financial administration, covering essential topics such as double-entry bookkeeping and basic costing principles.
Course Content Includes:
- Introduction to Bookkeeping
- Principles of Bookkeeping Controls
- Principles of Costing
- The Business Environment (Synoptic Assessment)
For full course details, please visit the AAT website www.aat.org.uk/
You will complete four computer-based assessments, including a final synoptic assessment at the end of the course.
In addition to weekly college attendance, students are expected to dedicate 3–4 hours per week to independent study.
Additional Costs:
- AAT Registration Fee: Approximately £186
- Textbooks: Approximately £107
- Exam Re-sit Fees: £63 per assessment (if required)
If you are eligible for a tuition fee waiver, you may apply to the Learner Support Fund to help cover these additional costs. Your tutor will confirm the required textbooks before your first class.
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This qualification is intended for learners aged 19 or over (as of 31st August in the academic year) who have an interest in working with numbers and possess strong literacy and numeracy skills. GCSE Grade C/4 or above in both Maths and English is required.
If you have prior experience in accounting or finance, you may wish to complete the AAT Skillcheck to help determine whether to begin at Level 2 or progress directly to Level 3.
All applicants will be asked to complete a short assessment to ensure they are enrolled at the appropriate level of study.
You may be eligible to study this course free of charge if you are receiving certain benefits or are on a low income. Please speak to our admissions team for further guidance.
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Upon successful completion of the Level 2 Certificate in Accounting, students can progress to the Level 3 Diploma in Accounting, followed by the Level 4 Diploma in Professional Accounting.
After completing the full AAT qualification, students may be eligible for exemptions from the foundation-level exams of UK Chartered Accountancy bodies, including:
- CIMA (Chartered Institute of Management Accountants)
- ACCA (Association of Chartered Certified Accountants)
- CIPFA (Chartered Institute of Public Finance and Accountancy)
- ICAEW (Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales)
Alternatively, students may choose to continue their studies by pursuing a Foundation Degree in Business or progressing to a full undergraduate degree.
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Studying for a business qualification gives you transferable skills that are desired by many industries and professions. You can go on to train as an accountant, manager, marketer, events coordinator or business administrator, and even develop the crucial skills needed to run your own business.
You’ll find that our range of business pathways allow you to explore and learn about a variety of business skills, before choosing a specialist area to suit your interests and future career goals. If you’re interested in events management, human resources, management, marketing, retail or social media, we have a business pathway to suit.
Gloucestershire College is connected to a number of businesses and throughout the year you will get the chance to see how real businesses operate. Previous work-related activities have included trips to Amazon and Sky headquarters and business planning with RBS.
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