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Course code: P01009
Subject area: Accounting and Finance
Study level: Part Time
Course level:
Course time:
09:15 - 17:00
Days of week:
Thursday
Course date:
4th Sept 2025 - 2nd Jul 2026
Course location:
Witney CampusThe Level 4 Diploma in Professional Accounting covers high-level accounting and finance topics and tasks. Students will look at and become comfortable with a wide range of financial management skills and applications and will gain competencies in drafting financial statements for limited companies, recommending accounting systems strategies and constructing and presenting complex management accounting reports. Students will also learn about specialist areas such as tax, auditing, credit and debit management and cash and financial management. Key themes have also been introduced throughout the suite of accounting qualifications, including technology, ethics, sustainability and communication. The qualification offers a broader focus across several subject areas which enhances employability. During this time, you will be taught using a range of engaging teaching and learning techniques. In addition, students will have one-to-one tutorials with their tutor approximately 3 times per course.
Students can expect to spend a further 8-10 hours per week outside of college in order to complete the requirements of the programme.
The specialist units are:• Personal Tax• Credit and Debt Management.
Extra Costs: Textbooks are required to support students’ study within each unit. The total cost is approximately £140 which is paid directly to the supplier by the student. Information on this is given at the time of enrolment.
AAT registration is required to be paid after enrolment to enable students to sit the examinations and access AAT resources. This is a one off fee for access to the L4 qualification for its lifetime, typically four to five years priced at £240
The exam fees for a first sitting are included in the tuition fee. However, resits will incur an additional cost.
The rules on fee reduction are complicated and we would encourage you to talk to our Admissions staff on 01235 555 585 to discuss your options. You can find more information on our Fees and Financial Support page - search Fees and Financial Support at the top of the page.
As part of your course we may organise trips to assist you with your learning. Trips are optional, and you will not be penalised if you choose not to participate.
There are bursaries available to help you with other course costs. Call 01235 216 212 for more information.
The rules on fee reduction are complicated and we would encourage you to talk to our Admissions staff on 01235 216 400 to discuss your options. You can find more information on our Fees and Bursaries page - search "Fees and Bursaries" at the top of the page.
£2,769.80