We offer a broad range of accountancy courses for learners at levels 1, 2, 3, and 4. The courses offered include professional Association of Accounting Technicians (AAT) awards at different levels, which are much sought-after qualifications which are widely recognised in industry. We also offer apprenticeships and university-level qualifications in accounting, such as the level 4 Accounting Professional Diploma.
Accounting
Who are Leicester College’s accounting courses for?
These courses are for anyone aged 16 or over (which level you study will depend on your existing skills, experience, and qualifications), and we also offer some accounting courses on a part-time basis to allow you to fit study around your existing commitments. For adult learners wishing to join a course, you may be offered an interview and your previous experience can be taken into account if you don’t meet the standard entry requirements. Learners aged 16-19 will follow a study programme which will include GCSE or functional skills English and maths if you don’t already have your grade 4 (C).
Further Information
Some courses will require you to purchase a coursebook. The AAT professional qualifications are assessed via exams. Successfully completing an AAT level 3 course will allow you to apply for a degree course in ACCA, ACA, or CIMA, or join the workforce as a qualified professional.

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Read MoreAccounting AAT Certificate level 2 – C0283
Course Code: C0283
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Start Date 05 Sep 2022
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Study Hours Part Time
6 hours per week -
Duration 1 year
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Campus City Skills Centre
Our AAT level 2 course is perfect for those looking to working in finance or expand their knowledge and skills of this industry. This course provides a practical approach to accounting work covering a range of topics that will help your employability in roles such as accounting, auditing and related areas of law.
Accounting AAT Diploma level 3 – C0199
Course Code: C0199
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Start Date 05 Sep 2022
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Study Hours Full Time
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Duration 1 year
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Campus St Margaret's Campus
Jobs in accountancy are ever-increasing across the UK. AAT is a professional and well-recognised accounting technician qualification, providing a practical approach to accounting work. The AAT level 3 diploma builds on basic financial knowledge by teaching complex accounting tasks such as preparing final accounts for partnerships and sole traders, and maintaining cost accounting paperwork.
Business Studies Access to Higher Education Diploma level 3 – C0190
Course Code: C0190
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Start Date 05 Sep 2022
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Study Hours Full Time
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Duration 1 year
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Campus St Margaret's Campus
This is an excellent course option for you if you want to move on to gain a higher education qualification in a business-related subject. You will learn a broad range of topics ranging from management to marketing which will equip you with the knowledge to study at a higher education level.
Accounting AAT Diploma level 3 – C0193
Course Code: C0193
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Start Date 07 Sep 2022
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Study Hours Part Time
6 hours per week -
Duration 1 year
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Campus City Skills Centre
Enhance your financial knowledge and learn complex accounting with this intensive day release programme. AAT is a professional and well-recognised accounting technician qualification, providing a practical approach to accounting work. The course will include how to prepare profit and loss balance sheets, prepare costs and revenue reports, prepare cash flow forecasts and prepare VAT returns.
Bookkeeping AAT Award level 1 – C7514
Course Code: C7514
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Start Date 19 Sep 2022
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Study Hours Part Time
5 hours per week -
Duration 4 weeks
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Campus City Skills Centre
Boost your professional skills with this bookkeeping course. Ideal if you need to manage your own books or need a qualification to get into this field of work.