AAT Accounting – Level 4

Start Date: 1st September 2025

Length 1.5 years, over 50 weeks
Study Part-Time
Location Carlisle College

Qualification Gained

Level 4 AAT Professional Diploma in Accounting

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More about the course

This programme is a further development of the L3 Diploma that looks at more detailed financial, costing statements produced by accountants and accounting systems and controls.

The programme also explores more specialist areas of accounting such as taxation, credit control and external auditing.

How often does this course run?

This course runs once per year starting in September.

You will be notified of the next available start date once you have submitted your application.

Entry requirements

NVQ3 in Accounting

Level 3 Diploma in Accounting

Please note that entry requirements and course offer can be subject to change at any time.

What will I achieve?

Upon successful completion of this course you will achieve a Level 4 AAT Diploma in Professional Accounting.

What will I learn?

Drafting and interpreting financial statements (mandatory)
Applied management accounting (mandatory)
Internal accounting systems and controls (mandatory)
Audit assurance (optional)
Personal tax (optional)
Business tax (optional)
Cash and financial management (optional)
Credit and debt management (optional)

How is the course taught?

A flexible approach to learning;

We have partnered with Mindful Education to deliver our AAT courses. The delivery model is called Online and On Campus. This model has been running successfully for a number of years.

Students will study online lessons, comprising video lectures and questions to check your learning. You will learn the main concepts online via Mindful Education virtual learning environment and then attend an on-campus workshop (whether face to face or remotely). We will consolidate your learning and pick up on any areas that we feel need particular focus.

The day course workshops are run on fortnightly basis. The weeks you are not on campus, are independent self-study as directed by Mindful Education and your course programme.

Learners are required to attend all sessions both remote and on campus.

How am I assessed?

Computer based exams.

Where can I progress?

Upon completion of this course, you can progress onto University, Chartered Accountants professional study programme, AAT Members with MAAT qualified status.