BTEC Level 3 Business (Accounting)

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This course covers a range of business and accounting subjects. The Diploma is made up of 4 core units and 5 other accounting/business units. The Diploma yields between 70 and 90 UCAS points depending on the overall grade achieved. The Diploma is completed within 1 year. Progression from the first year to the second year (AAT Level 3 Diploma Accounting) will be dependant on attaining some grades above a pass in some units and an ability to study at the required level independently. The 4 mandatory business units include: - The Business Environment - Business Resources - Introduction to Marketing - Business Communication In addition to the above, students will study 4 additional accounting units: - Business Accounting - Financial Accounting - Management Accounting - Accounting Systems Plus 1 other business unit: - Product Promotion The course is aimed at those who wish to gain entry to higher education or to gain industry recognised qualification before entering in to full time employment.

Course information

Name: BTEC Level 3 Business (Accounting) Qualification title: 90-credit Diploma in Business (QCF) Qualification type: Assessment A process of continuous assessment involving unit assignments (normally 4 per unit). There are strict deadlines for the completion of these throughout the academic year. Although there is a bias towards written essays, reports and magazine article style submissions, assignments will be assessed in a variety of ways to include: - Presentations - Role-play - Simulations and Observations - Time Constrained (test) Scenarios Awarding Pearson Education Ltd (Formerly EDEXCEL) Created 20121112 11:56:22 Updated 20121112 11:57:23

Entry requirements

Students are expected to purchase a course textbook and a USB memory stick. There is also a trip fee of approximately £35. Students aged 19 or over on Ist September will pay an Exam fee of approximately £140. All fees are payable enrolment. Students will be required to register as student members of the AAT. Please note that if you have been declared bankrupt, have (or had) agreements with your creditors, have been issued a County Court Judgement, have ever been found guilty of a civil offence or have any criminal convictions, this may have an impact on your admission of being a student member with AAT. Please contact AAT directly for more information. For further information please ask your interviewer at your appointment. Equipment required Students are expected to purchase a course textbook and a USB memory stick. There is also a trip fee of approximately £35. Students aged 19 or over on Ist September will pay an Exam fee of approximately £140. All fees are payable enrolment. Students will be required to register as student members of the AAT. Please note that if you have been declared bankrupt, have (or had) agreements with your creditors, have been issued a County Court Judgement, have ever been found guilty of a civil offence or have any criminal convictions, this may have an impact on your admission of being a student member with AAT. Please contact AAT directly for more information. For further information please ask your interviewer at your appointment.

Provider

NORTHAMPTON COLLEGE
Further Education
enquiries@northamptoncollege.ac.uk
0300 123 2344
http://www.northamptoncollege.ac.uk

Address

Main Campus
Booth Lane Town: NORTHAMPTON County:Northamptonshire