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Course Mode
Part-time
Level
1
Start Date
8th Jan 2027
Start / End Time
1:00pm - 4:00pm
Duration
11 Weeks
Location
Westmorland Campus

Professional Business Services

Train for a career in accounting with flexible part-time study

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Course Overview

What You Will Learn
You will gain a practical understanding of the accounting world while developing the "soft skills" needed to thrive in a modern office environment. Key areas of focus include:
Fundamental Accounting Techniques: An introduction to how money is tracked and managed within a business
The Business Environment: Gaining a broader perspective on how companies operate and the role of the finance department.
Work Readiness: Preparing for your first steps into the professional world with confidence.

Why Choose This Path?
Accounting roles are exceptionally diverse, offering stable and high-quality career opportunities across every industry. This course allows you to explore the career path before committing to higher-level study, ensuring it is the right fit for your future.

Learners will need to register with the AAT at an additional cost of 49GBP and 30GBP for course materials.

Entry Requirements

GCSE English and maths Grade D/3 or completion of a diagnostic test to assess your literacy and numeracy.

After Your Course

Upon successful completion, you will be perfectly positioned to progress to Level 2 Accounting qualifications.

Fees

£500.00

The current fee information is related to the 2026/27 academic year.

The fee displayed is the course fee. Course fees are charged per course for part-time students. There is the opportunity to pay in instalments if your course has a duration of 15 weeks or over. Please get in touch with Student Services for more information.

There may be additional costs associated with this course, including kits, equipment, books, and travel expenses. Financial support may be available to support you with these. See our Student Money pages for more information.

If your employer is paying the course fee and would like to be invoiced, please let us know.

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11 November 2026 4.30pm - 7pm