AAT Diploma in Accounting Level 3
at Birmingham Metropolitan College, Birmingham · college
What the college says
An exciting alternative to A Levels. The AAT (Association of Accounting Technicians) Level 3 Diploma in Accounting is equivalent to an A Level and offers a practical, career-focused route after school. You�ll build advanced financial skills while gaining a qualification valued by employers, leading to careers in finance, tax, auditing or management accounts. You can also progress to higher apprenticeships, university-level study, or the AAT Level 4 Diploma in Accounting and kickstart your future with a qualification that employers love!
What you need to get on
AAT Level 2 qualification, strong attendance record, positive reference, and a minimum merit in BTEC Certificate in Business and Personal Finance.
How you are assessed
One subject in depth, assessed largely through coursework and projects.
What this level means
The A-level-equivalent step, and what universities and employers ask for.
Is it open to 16 to 18 year olds?
Approved for 16 to 18 study on the government's Section 96 list.
Where it runs
Sutton Coldfield College
Lichfield Road Sutton Coldfield, Birmingham, B74 2NW
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Start dates
- 31 August 2026 · Birmingham
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