Free Level 3 GCE A Level in Accounting Course in Blackburn. Classes run at Blackburn College, full-time during the day. You'll need four GCSEs at grade 5 or above, including English Language and Maths, to join. The course runs over two years and covers financial accounting, management accounting, quantitative data analysis, and ethics. You'll learn how to interpret and communicate financial information clearly, including to people without an accounting background.
Who this course is for
A-level Accounting allows students to develop quantitative data analysis and interpretation skills, whilst the inclusion of ethics and an emphasis on management accounting will give students the confidence to communicate information to non-accountants and future clients.
Entry requirements
4 GCSEs at grade 5 or above, including GCSE English Language plus grade 5 in GCSE Maths.
What you will learn
You'll analyse and interpret quantitative financial data.
You'll apply management accounting techniques to business scenarios.
You'll prepare and evaluate financial statements.
You'll explore ethical issues in accounting practice.
You'll communicate financial information to non-specialist audiences.
You'll develop skills in budgeting, costing, and decision-making.
How you will learn
You'll study in the classroom full-time over two years. AQA assesses the GCE A Level in Accounting through written examinations at the end of the course. There is no coursework component. Classes cover both financial and management accounting, with structured teaching throughout the two years building toward the final exams.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Blackburn College will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Accounts assistant: processing invoices, payments, and financial records
Finance administrator: supporting finance teams in businesses or public sector
Payroll administrator: managing employee pay and deductions
Bookkeeper: maintaining accurate financial records for organisations
Junior auditor: checking financial records for accuracy and compliance
Tax assistant: supporting tax preparation and filing at an accountancy firm
What you could study next
AAT Level 3 Diploma in Accounting: a vocational route into professional accounting, recognised by employers and a stepping stone to chartered qualifications.
Degree in Accounting and Finance: your AQA A Level in Accounting supports university entry onto undergraduate programmes.
ACCA or CIMA: professional chartered qualifications for those aiming toward senior finance or management accounting roles.
