Accountancy – (Level 3 / A level) course
About This Course
The level 3 university foundation programme is a 60 credit qualification (equivalent to one A level). The objective of the course is to provide learners with a foundation for a career in Finance and Accountancy. It is designed to ensure that each learner is equipped with accountancy knowledge and the skills to adapt rapidly to change and progress with their learning.
The level 3 diploma business management is made up of 3 modules and 3 written assignments; each module consisting of approximately 40 guided learning hours. While completing the diploma, students will have access to various study resources, such as tutor support and webinars and additional materials to complete the course.
Upon completion of this course, students receive an Ofqual regulated level 3 accountancy qualification. Students will then have the opportunity to apply for admission onto a full undergraduate degree programme from a range of UK universities. Alternatively, students can opt to study our level 4/5 diploma in accounting and business and then proceed to complete the undergraduate top up at a range of UK universities.
Course fees
The fee for enrolling onto the level 3 course is £1600.
Students can make payment using one of the following methods:
- Credit or debit card
- Bank transfer
What is included in the cost of my course?
All course material, including online modules and written assignments
Student support
Assignment marking and feedback
University progression
On completion of this course, students will have the opportunity to apply for admission onto a full BA degree programme from a range of UK universities.
Course overview
The level 3 course is made up of 3 modules and 3 written assignments. Each module consists of 40 guided learning hours of material with an additional 30-50 hours worth of optional materials that comprise of recommended exercises, recommended readings, Internet resources, and self-testing exercises.
Am I eligible for this programme?
This course is most suited to individuals who are at least 16 years old, have a high school education and wish to progress onto a degree at university.
Module listing
The level 3 foundation diploma in accountancy has 3 modules:
- Recording financial transactions
The aim of this module is to give learners a basic understanding of how to record financial transactions. The unit covers what is needed to record financial transactions accurately and completely, for example source documents. Finally, the module explores how income and expenditure is classified and managed. - Management information
The aim of this module is to develop learners’ awareness of aspects of cost and management accounting, including the purpose of management information. The unit introduces the use of ICT in the recording of management information, including its advantages and disadvantages. - Maintaining financial records
The aim of this module is to provide learners with an understanding of why financial records need to be kept. The learner will develop the ability to use the double-entry system of bookkeeping and to prepare a three-column cash book and a bank reconciliation statement.
Assignment listing
Written assignments
The level 3 foundation diploma in accountancy has 3 written assignments. The assignments are approximately 2,000-3,000 words each.
The assignment unit titles that students need to complete for the level 3 course are:
Recording financial transactions
Management information
Maintaining financial records
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