The ATHE Level 3 Diploma in Accounting is a 60-credit Ofqual regulated qualification and is the equivalent level to an A-Level or Access to HE qualification. The Accounting - Diploma Level 3 qualification has been designed to develop the essential understanding and skills needed to provide the awareness of the accountancy and tax regulatory environment, the operational requirements for the accounting and finance function and what is expected of a professional accountant.

Who the Accounting - Diploma Level 3 qualification is for?

This qualification is suitable for you if you intend to take an accounting and finance degree but do not yet have sufficient, relevant attainment at Level 3 to meet the entry requirements for a higher education course or you wish to progress your career in a management role at entry level. 

Progression

On successful completion of the Accounting - Diploma Level 3 qualification, there are a number of progression opportunities.

Students can progress to:

• The ATHE Level 3 Diploma in Accounting can be studied as a pathway to joining the IFA Direct Programme and gaining IFA membership. The IFA is an internationally recognised professional accountancy membership body. It is a full member of the International Federation of Accountants (IFAC) the global accounting standard-setter and regulator.
• ATHE qualifications can be used for progression to relevant bachelor’s and master’s top-up degrees through a growing number of UK and international universities.

ATHE University Partners:

ATHE has a number of University partners, who offer online or on the campus Bachelor and Master courses including:

• Anglia Ruskin University
• Southampton Solent University
• University of Sunderland London Campus
• Northampton University
• Coventry University
• Cardiff Metropolitan University
• University of Bolton
• University of Bedfordshire
• Prince Edward Island University

Assessment

There is no external assessment (i.e. exams) attached to any unit. You will be required to submit a final written assignment for each module. 

Overall Grading Type

Pass/Merit/Distinction

Units

Learners must complete all 6 mandatory units.

• Introduction to Accounting
The aim of this unit is to develop an understanding of the different areas of accountancy practice and to begin to consider how these inter-relate with the business environment.
• Introduction to Accounting Principles
The aim of this unit is to develop an understanding of accounting principles and information systems. Learners will develop practical bookkeeping skills and understand how to prepare double-entry ledger accounts from first principles.
• Financial Accounting Applications
The aim of this unit is to gain an understanding of financial accounting techniques. Learners will develop practical accounting skills to enable them to prepare final accounts for a range of different business organisations and will understand how to analyse and evaluate these statements making appropriate justifications for organisational improvements.
• Introduction to Management Accounting
The aim of this unit is to develop their management and costing accounting skills. Learners will demonstrate numerical dexterity by completing practical tasks completed by business organisations on a day to day basis.
• Introduction to Cost Accounting Techniques
The aim of this unit is to develop cost accounting skills. Learners will gain an understanding of the importance of costing to the effective operation of a business organisation.
• Ethical, Social and Political Issues in Accounting Practice
By considering a range of social responsibilities, learners will gain an understanding of the inter-relationship between quantitative and qualitative information.

• January
• March
• April
• May
• July
• September
• November

This qualification is designed for students aged 16 and above.

For students who have recently been in education or training the entry profile is likely to include one of following:

• Age: 16 +
• 5 or more GCSEs at grades C and above
• other related level 2 subjects
• other equivalent international qualifications
• Applicants must also have an appropriate standard of English to enable them to access relevant resources and complete the unit assignments
• Applicants may also have relevant work experience

Mature students' route:

Mature students are encouraged to apply and will be considered after interview. You may be required to present a more varied profile of achievement that is likely to include relevant work experience (paid and/or unpaid), participation and/or achievement of relevant qualifications.

You do not need to have studied Business and Management before but an interest in the subject is important

List of documents required for registration:

• Completed application form
• Authenticated scans of your qualifications, certificates and complete transcripts for all years of studies
• A copy of your passport
• A copy of your CV/résumé
• A scanned copy of a recent passport-sized color photograph
• Proof of English proficiency
• Proof of address
• Two references

All our Diploma courses are self-funded. You are considered to be a self-funded student if you are funding your own studies or you are getting financial help from family or friends or receiving financial assistance directly from an external funder excluding UK student loan

• Course Fee - £3750.00
• Sterling College Registration Fee - £100.00
• Sterling College Administration Fee (if visa letter required) - £150
• ATHE Registration Fee - £150.00