Overview

The final AAT Level - A perfect progression if you’ve already completed Level 3, or you’re at a more advanced stage in your career and want a qualification to give you the confidence and proof that you have the skills to do the job. Once you’ve achieved this level, you’ll be the proud owner of the AAT Accounting Qualification and can apply to become a member of the AAT (MAAT).

Online and On Campus

This flexible course is delivered by South Essex Colleges Group in partnership with Mindful Education and combines online learning with face-to-face lessons in the classroom, referred to as Online and On Campus.

You can apply for an advanced learner loan to cover the cost of this course. Please ask a member of college staff for details. 

Please note: classroom attendance is weekly, every Monday.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q1: I noticed that an interview was required to get on this course. Would this be face-to-face?

A1: This would be arranged through a virtual platform such as Microsoft Teams

Q2: What is the AAT annual membership for?

A2: You need to be a member of AAT (Association of Accounting Technicians) to be able to study on the programme. We are vetted to enable us to deliver the programme and act as centre in order for you to complete your studies.

Q3: Would students need to go into the college? If so how often and for how long?

A3: We are partnered with Mindful Education and offer Blended Learning. You will need to follow the study programme and watch and complete virtual pre-recorded lessons. You can do this at your own pace at any time using a mobile phone, tablet, laptop or main frame computer.

You will need to do at least six to eight hours of blended learning and then attend college once a fortnight for a two-hour session. On alternate weeks you will have a one-hour virtual session on Microsoft Teams with our specialist AAT tutors.

Q4: Are books included in the price of the course? Would students need to buy the additional book mentioned in the course information?

A4: Books are recommended, but not essential. We have found our students like as much revision and exam practise as possible, so by buying books provides additional resources to improve skills and knowledge.

Q5: I’m looking to do this course alongside a full-time job, so was wondering how much time per day/week for example would be needed to complete the course. Is there a timetable for assessments/exercises to complete the units?

A5: As stated in response to question 3, you will need to do at least six to eight hours of self-studying. You will follow lessons set by Mindful Education via the Virtual Learning Environment (VLE). The lessons are released slowly at a pace that has been tried and tested for many years by Mindful Education.

When you start the course you will be provided with a schedule that will clearly state when each unit will be studied, how many lessons you have for each unit and when each lesson will be released. As long as you make sure you keep on schedule, you can complete the lessons at any time, so if you wake up early and want to have an hour’s study time with a quick cup of tea, then it is possible. A train journey is also a great time to do some studying.

When you submit your work after completing the activities, it is marked and you get to see the answers. This means you can work as and when you want to, just as long as you have completed everything expected before you have your on-campus sessions or virtual sessions via Microsoft Teams.

Q6: Is there support available if I need help with understanding the course content or assistance with the work?

A6: The VLE from Mindful Education is amazing and allows you to send questions to your tutor. They will collate the questions received throughout the week and then answer them either in the on-campus or virtual sessions on Microsoft Teams each week.

This method also helps the specialist tutors understand the issues students encounter when doing the units. The specialist tutors will set up a place for everyone to meet and chat on TEAMS so you can pose questions along with your peers as they may also find they are struggling. Meeting other people and learning together is just one of the reasons why most people prefer to study at a college or learning centre.