Association of Accounting Technicians (AAT)

Start your accounting career with this AAT course

  • Business and Finance
  • Part Time
  • 1 Year
  • Start 2022/23

About this course

The University of Gibraltar is the only accredited centre for Association of Accounting Technicians (AAT) qualifications in Gibraltar. The AAT accounting and bookkeeping qualifications provide practical, internationally recognised finance and accountancy skills, that can open doors for you in any industry across the world.
AAT Accounting Qualifications are offered at three levels; Certificate, Advanced and Professional. They provide you with the perfect route to propel you into the world of accountancy and finance.

What is AAT?

ELCAS Approved

AAT is a professional body for vocational accountants, offering qualifications within a progressive structure which entitle those who have completed the exams and obtained relevant supervised work experience to become an accountant.

The University of Gibraltar is an approved learning provider for the MOD’s Enhanced Learning Credits Scheme (ELCAS). This promotes lifelong learning amongst members of the Armed Forces. The scheme provides financial support for pursuit of higher-level learning. This course is ELCAS approved, should you meet ELCAS eligibility criteria you may apply for subsidy.

Course Delivery

The University will be offering the following Association of Accounting Technicians (AAT) AQ2022 Qualifications for the academic year 2022/2023:
  1. Level 2 Certificate in Accounting
  2. Level 3 Diploma in Accounting
  3. Level 4 Diploma in Professional Accounting

Course Structure

Level 2 Certificate in Accounting

The certificate level consists of four mandatory units:

  • Introduction to Bookkeeping
  • Principles of Bookkeeping Controls
  • Principles of Costing
  • The Business Environment

Level 3 Diploma in Accounting

The diploma level consists of four mandatory units:

  • Tax Processes for Business
  • Management Accounting Techniques
  • Financial Accounting: Preparing Financial Statements
  • Business Awareness

Level 4 Diploma in Professional Accounting

The professional diploma level offered at the University consists of following units:

  • Drafting and Interpreting Financial Statements
  • Applied Management Accounting
  • Internal Accounting Systems and Control
  • Cash and Financial Management
  • Audit and Assurance

Length of Study

Level 2 Certificate in Accounting and the Level 3 Diploma in Accounting will be offered part-time (four hours per week over one Academic Year). Level 4 Diploma in Professional Accounting will be offered part-time four hours per week over two Academic Years (finishing December 2023).

Benefits of Studying AAT

AAT offers a range of benefits for student members (including study support, career advice to help you find the perfect job and exclusive discounts), as well as a route into chartered accountancy. If you choose to further your studies with one of the leading chartered professional bodies, such as ACCA, CIPFA or CIMA, your AAT Accounting Qualifications could give you generous exemptions.

Who are these courses for?

AAT is open to everyone, you don’t need previous qualifications or experience, and you can work at a pace that suits your lifestyle. Whether you’re looking for your first job in accountancy, or simply want to enhance your existing accounting skills, AAT will give you the training you need.

How will the course be delivered?

The course will be offered on a part-time basis and will commence as from Monday 5th September 2022, subject to minimum numbers being met.

Sessions are scheduled to take place twice a week from 18:00 – 20:00 in one of our campuses.

Examinations are scheduled at 10:00am on campus.

Level 2 sessions are held on Mondays and Wednesdays.

Level 3 and Level 4 sessions are held on Tuesdays and Thursdays.

Testimonial

Great team

Finished AAT Level 4 so don’t have to take any more exams. Wanted to extend my thanks to the Gib Uni, in particular Yvonne who have been very helpful arranging my exam dates and to Michelle who was also very helpful and understanding the first 2 years of the course.

-Dylan Torres

University of Gibraltar
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-Dylan Torres

Finished AAT Level 4 so don’t have to take any more exams. Wanted to extend my thanks to the Gib Uni, in particular Yvonne who have been very helpful arranging my exam dates and to Michelle who was also very helpful and understanding the first 2 years of the course.
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Entry Profile

No specific qualifications are required nor working experience undertaken in an accounting role, although the latter would be of benefit. You need to be capable with numbers and have organisational skills. The University may ask you to undertake a diagnostic assessment to determine your level of English competency prior to enrolling in the course. Completion of Level 2, 3 and 4 sequentially is highly recommended.

Fees

Fees differ per level and they are directly payable to the University of Gibraltar. Please find below the fees for academic year 2022/2023.

Level Tuition Fee Exam Fee Total
Level 2 Certificate in Accounting £895 £373 £1,268
Level 3 Diploma in Accounting £995 £375 £1,370
Level 4  Diploma in Professional Accounting £2,295 £451 £2,746

AAT Registration fees

You must register with AAT separately.  We encourage you to register as soon as you start the course. Registration membership fees are to be paid directly by you to the AAT, please refer to www.aat.org.uk. This one-off fee provides access to the qualification for its lifetime, typically four to five years. Membership must be secured in order to sit assessments and access study support resources via the AAT Lifelong Learning Portal:

Level 2 Certificate in Accounting – £172 (Deadline for registration 17th October 2022)

Level 3 Diploma in Accounting– £225 (Deadline for registration 9th September 2022)

Level 4 Diploma in Professional Accounting– £240 (Deadline for registration 15th November 2022)

Course Manuals

Course textbooks are not provided. Students may wish to purchase course textbooks to support their learning, and these can be ordered directly from Osborne books.

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For those currently studying AAT will be aware that there is a transition between qualifications AQ2016 to AQ2022

There will be no automatic transfer between AQ2016 and Q2022:

Due to the content changes with the qualifications and changes to the registration format, there will be no direct transfer between AQ2016 and Q2022.

If students wish to cease studying AQ2016 and finish studying a qualification on Q2022, they will need to register for the equivalent qualification, paying the one-off registration fee.

AAT advise all students to continue to study and complete their current qualification on the AQ2016 version. Deadline to complete the qualification is 30th September 2023. Please email: profdev@unigib.edu.gi should you require any further information.

Apply

Applications for Academic year 2022/2023 have now closed. Should you wish to register your interest for the next AAT course, please fill out an enquiry form below.

Enquire

If you have any queries please complete the enquiry form below.