Accounting

Qualification type: GCE A Level Location:
North Manchester Sixth Form
Subject area:
A Levels
Level: 3
Course Code: CR7108-02 Leaflet Number: 16001
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Qualification type: 
GCE A Level
Level: 
3
Subject area: 
A Levels
Location: 
North Manchester Sixth Form

What are the aims of this course?

This course is designed to assist you in acquiring an understanding of basic accounting principles and the knowledge and skills needed to study accounting at university or to pursue a career in accounting.

What are the areas covered by this course?

The course includes the study of the following:
- Introduction to financial accounting
- Financial and management accounting
- Further aspects of financial accounting
- Further aspects of managerial accounting

What qualifications do I need to do this course?

Five GCSEs at grade C or four at grade B, including Maths and English.

How is the course assessed?

The course is modular with four modules, two in each year. Examinations are taken in January and June in each year of the course.

Which qualification will I be awarded if I successfully complete the course?

On successful completion of the course you will be awarded an AS level in Accounting and an A level in Accounting. You will also have the opportunity to complete Functional Skills that will help develop important skills - like communication, team working, presentation, and problem solving.

What will I be able to go on to do after I've completed this course?

Successful completion of the course, in combination with other AS or A levels, can lead directly to a wide range of higher education courses. Advice on opportunities for further study will be provided during your course.

What are the career opportunities?

AS/A level Accounting will enable you to develop a range of financial and analytical skills, which can be used in a wide range of career areas, including accountancy, business and industry, banking, law, public service and marketing. Specialist career advice will be available from our Advice and Guidance Team throughout your course.

Attendance

Full time

Course length

2 Year(s)

How do I apply?

To register your interest in a course, you need to complete an application form. To obtain an application form call our freecall number on 0800 068 8585 or email slt@themanchestercollege.ac.uk.

You can also apply on line for the Accounting course.

Please note, the course information on this website is provided as a reference guide only and is subject to change. It is therefore important that you check all course details, including location, timetable, fee, etc, at enrolment as the college operates a no refund policy.