AAT Level 3 Diploma in Accounting
Association of Accounting Technicians
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Billed every 3 months. Cancel anytime.
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12-months access - 25% discount
Earn up to
£37K
No minimum entry requirements
Average time to complete
6-18 months/level
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Over 130,000
Take the next step in becoming an AAT accredited accountant with Level 3 AAT
AAT accreditation is highly respected within the accounting world, with AAT graduates unlocking the potential to up to 37k p/a. The AAT Level 3 Accounting Diploma is designed for those who have completed their AAT Level 2 Accounting studies to continue their studies, with the level 3 AAT module building on the skills that learners have already developed and introducing them to more complex accounting knowledge.
Who is the AAT Level 3 Diploma in Accounting for?
- Anyone looking to pursue an accounting career with the AAT pathway, whether you are already working in an entry-level role and want to progress further or are simply considering a career change.
- Learners who have already completed the AAT Level 2 Certificate in Accounting.
- Learners looking for the freedom and flexibility offered by an AAT Level 3 online course, which you can study from anywhere and on your own time.
What qualifications do you need to start an AAT course?
You do not need any previous work experience or specific qualifications to study the AAT Level 3 Diploma in Accounting. The only requirement is that you have already completed the AAT Level 2 Certificate in Accounting first. Students who already have previous finance or accounting qualifications or an accounting or finance degree many be eligible for exemptions from doing the previous levels.
AAT Level 3 Syllabus
The AAT Level 3 syllabus is designed to equip you with the knowledge you need to advance to the next level of your AAT studies, the AAT Level 4 Diploma in Professional Accounting, following the completion of the AAT Level 3 modules.
There are four AAT Level 3 modules you’ll study to gain your diploma:
- Business awareness
- Financial accounting: preparing financial statements
- Management accounting techniques
- Tax processes for businesses
What does the StaySharp AAT subscription include?
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Gain access all AAT levels and modules as part of your subscription - providing all the learning content you need to pass your exams.
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No financial tie-ins
Our flexible monthly payment plans allow you to stop and restart your subscription at any time.
No upfront costs or contracts - just a simple monthly subscription
Our subscription-led pricing means you can study at a pace that suits you. Sign up, get started, and hit pause whenever you need to.
Instead of having an AAT Level 2 basic costing system, the AAT Level 2 Foundation Certificate in Accounting is covered by our AAT subscription.
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Prepaid plan
12-months access£450one-off payment
12-months accessPay up front and access all your learning materials for 12 months.
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Save 15%*An initial payment of £130 will be taken from your confirmed payment details. You will be billed every 3 months until you cancel your subscription.
Please note that you will need to select the monthly subscription if you want to access the free 14-day trial.*save 15% compared to equivalent subscription length on the monthly subscription plan.
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Monthly subscription
Free 14-day trial£50billed monthly
Free 14-day trialSubscribe now to access your 14-day free trial. You can cancel at any point before the end of the 14 days without being charged.
Once the trial period is over, a recurring monthly payment of £50 will be taken from your confirmed payment details every 30 days until you cancel your subscription.
Frequently asked questions
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Completing the AAT Level 3 Accounting Diploma is considered equivalent to 2 A Levels.
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AAT Level 3 UCAS points are worked out at 160 points.
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All AAT courses and modules, including the AAT Level 2 Certificate in Accountancy and AAT Level 4 Diploma in Professional Accounting, are covered by the StaySharp AAT subscription. This can be billed at £50 monthly, £130 quarterly or with a one-off payment of £450 offering 12 months’ access to the platform.
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Studying an AAT Level 3 online course allows you to work towards a career in accounting without the need to attend in-person classes or keep to a strict schedule. You can study anywhere and on your own time, with full freedom and flexibility to learn your way – and with our flexible monthly payment plans, you can pay monthly and pause your subscription if life gets in the way.
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The AAT Level 3 Accounting Diploma is suited to those who are following the AAT pathway to becoming an accredited accountant, making it suitable for those considering a career change into accountancy or are working in entry level accounting roles and looking to progress further.
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The only prior experience you’ll need to study the AAT Level 3 online course is to have completed the AAT Level 2 Certificate in Accounting prior to starting your Level 3 Diploma in Accounting course. This is because the Level 2 course is designed to equip learners with all the foundation knowledge they’ll need ahead of studying the four AAT Level 3 modules.
If you already have a relevant degree or other qualification, you may be eligible for exemptions from the previous levels. AAT can provide information on exemptions. -
The AAT accreditation pathway is not designed for those looking to pursue a career in management accounting. If you are looking to study accounting for managers, take a look at courses offered by CIMA (Chartered Institute of Management Accountants).
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Completing an AAT Level 3 Accounting Diploma qualification opens up the opportunity to study for the AAT Level 4 Diploma in Professional Accounting. From there, you can begin a career in accounting, working professionally at a practice level.
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The full AAT qualification after studying Level 2, Level 3 and Level 4 is equivalent to a relevant first-year university degree or higher diploma.
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The AAT qualification opens up opportunities in entry to mid-level accounting jobs, with earning potential of up to £37k per year on average. Suitable job roles for AAT accredited accountants include account assistant, VAT accountant and accounts administrator.
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It typically takes StaySharp students between 6 and 18 months to complete each level of the AAT pathway, though this varies depending on the time you decide to dedicate to your studies.
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