Course information
Accounting
Birmingham Metropolitan College - Birmingham
01214464545
Jennens Road, Birmingham, B4 7PS
Course summary

It is essential that an accountant understands the whole of the business environment. This level includes the basic building blocks of financial accounting and double entry bookkeeping. During this course you will cover additional units vital to the role of accounts assistant e.g computerised accounts and basic costing. To facilitate this and to provide sufficient UCAS points for those wishing to progress into HE you will also study a BTEC Subsidiary Diploma in Business and Finance (equivalent to one A level). All elements of this course are mandatory. You can progress onto AAT Level 3 after successfully completing this course on either a full time basis or by moving into the work place and studying part time. This course can also be undertaken as part of an apprenticeship programme.

Entry requirements

You will need 5 GCSEs grades 4 and above including maths and English.

How you'll be assessed

The AAT is assessed by computer based exams and computer based projects. Upon completion of the computer based exams you will receive immediate notification of your result and an analysis of your performance on each task. The BTEC is assessed through unitised assignments marked by the tutors. A D* grade in the BTEC Subsidiary Diploma will give you 56 UCAS points.

School Info

About Education Provider

RegionWest Midlands
Local AuthorityBirmingham
Ofsted RatingGood
Gender TypeMixed
AddressJennens Road, Birmingham, B4 7PS