ACCOUNTING TECHNICIANS Level 5 Diploma - Evening

• Applicants must be at least 18 years of age on or before 1st July in the year of proposed entry to the course.
• For those aged over 21, relevant work experience or a recommendation from your employer is required.
• Applicants should have obtained a minimum of 1 A-Level or 2 AS-Levels.
• Applicants should have attained at least 15 points at Level 2 or above (e.g. GCSE) or have alternative approved qualifications. This must include GCSE English Language Grade C and GCSE Mathematics Grade C, Essential Skills Numeracy Level 2 or GCSE Accounting. In addition, applicants must provide evidence of competence in written and spoken English Language.
• Applicants will be required to attend an interview.
• Applicants who do not meet the criteria outlined above but have evidence of substantial knowledge or relevant industrial experience and skills, which has not been formally assessed, should refer to the College’s Accreditation of Prior Experience and Learning (APEL) Policy at https://www.src.ac.uk/about-us...

The College’s Admissions policy reflects the expectations of the UK Quality Code Admissions, Recruitment and Widening Access (Nov 2018).

Please note that applicants progressing to higher education courses at Level 4 and above in the College or UK Universities may require a specific GCSE/ A Level profile. In some cases, the Essential Skills in Literacy and Numeracy may not be a suitable alternative to a GCSE. The list of acceptable qualifications for equivalency to English and mathematics for Ulster University is available from the following link: https://www.ulster.ac.uk/apply....

It is the responsibility of the applicant to check each University’s progression requirements before enrolling on a course at the College.

Year 1:

• Financial Accounting (must pass before progressing to Year 2).
• Taxation (must pass before progressing to Year 2).
• Business Management.
• Business Law.

Year 2:

• Advanced Financial Accounting.
• Advanced Taxation.
• Management Accounting.
• Financial Data Management.

Students will be assessed by external examination for each module.

Fees payable to Southern Regional College

Year 1:

• Fees for four modules: £493
• Registration fee: £10
• Total for Year 1: £503

Please note fees are subject to change. Other fees payable directly to Accounting Technicians Ireland:

Year 1 Professional Fees:

• Registration fee: £170
• Course materials (£58 x 4): £232
• Exams (£67 x 4): £268
• Total: £670

Financial education assistance is available for eligible students in the Republic of Ireland and Northern Ireland.

Student Grants are available for NI students from your local Student Finance NI office www.studentfinanceni.co.uk

Funding may be available from employers.

Please note: Where the exam/awarding body fee is listed as TBC in the full fee breakdown, the information has not yet been released by our partner awarding bodies for 23/24. This fee will be updated as soon as it becomes available.

On successful completion of this course you may continue your studies and pursue a professional accountancy qualification.

The course is structured to maximise exemptions with leading professional bodies such as our partner, Chartered Accountants Ireland; the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA); the Institute of Certified Public Accountants (CPA); the Chartered Institute of Management Accounting (CIMA); and the Institute of Incorporated Public Accountants (IIPA).

ATI's Diploma for Accounting Technicians (Course ID 24131) has been registered by the Construction Industry Training Board NI (CITB NI) for grant.

On successful completion of this course you may work as a fully qualified Accounting Technician.