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aat approved logoWe are excited to introduce our revamped AAT courses, which now include the option to study each unit individually.

This may be suitable if you don’t want to be restricted to an academic year for completion of the qualification, or if you wish to pay-as-you-go.

An AAT qualification offers you a professional status that reflects the skills you’ve worked so hard to gain.

For further information on the AAT courses and qualifications, visit the AAT website.


Start dates and fees

Dates

  • Day group: January 2026

Costs

  • £550

You will also need to purchase an AAT student membership at the appropriate level for your course. The membership fee lasts for the whole duration of the qualification. Please visit aat.org.uk for current membership fees and payment information.


What will I study?

  • Understand business types, structures and governance, and the legal framework in which they operate
  • Understand the impact of the external and internal environment on businesses, their performance and decisions
  • Understand how businesses and accountants comply with principles of professional ethics
  • Understand the impact of new technologies in accounting and the risks associated with data security
  • Communicate information to stakeholders.

Please note, this unit can either be studied on its own or as part of the full AAT Diploma in Accounting - Level 3. Please contact This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. to find out more.

  • Entry requirements
    • AAT Certificate in Accounting - Level 2
    • GCSE English Language and Maths grade A*-C/4-9 (or equivalent) - however, this will be reviewed upon application.

    If you are already working in accounting, please provide details of your experience on your application.

  • Assessment
    • External online assessment taken on-campus.
    • If you are an external student and want to sit an assessment on-campus, please email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or call 01623 900128 for more details.
  • Careers
  • Funding options

    Please get in touch to find out about the financial support that may be available to your to pay for course fees, This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or call 0808 100 3626.

Disclaimer

Whilst every effort is made to ensure the information on the Website is correct, some details may be subject to change. West Nottinghamshire College reserves the right to make amendments to the courses, dates, fees or other details, and to make cancellations or changes if numbers are insufficient. In the unfortunate situation that we have to cancel a course we will refund your fees in full, but we regret we are not able to offer any refund if you withdraw from your course or fail to start, and you will be liable to pay any outstanding fees that may be due.

Why choose us?

Excellent student support services

We’ve got a great student support network offering advice and guidance on careers and future employment, finance, health and welfare, additional learning support and much more.

Getting here couldn’t be easier!

Whether you travel by bus, train or on foot there are many different transport options available. You can also unleash your freedom with the West Notts College Travel Scheme which provides a flexible and great value bus travel service.

Campuses across Mansfield and Ashfield

We have eight campuses each boasting a number of state-of-the-art facilities.

Strong industry links

We’re always investing in college facilities to make sure you have access to the most up-to-date, industry-standard equipment. Our strong links with employers means you can secure work placements as part of your wider learning – providing you with vital industry experience and employability skills, getting you ready for the world of work.

Tutors who really know their industry

Most have worked in the industry they're teaching, so you'll learn the skills employers are looking for. They'll support and encourage you to achieve the best results possible.

LGBTQ+ celebration

We proudly celebrate LGBTQ+ diversity, including Pride. Our college is a supportive community that welcomes and embraces individuals of all sexual orientations and gender identities.

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