Diploma in Accounting & Finance

Programme Objectives
To provide employees and prospective accounting and finance students with a body of knowledge which will:
a) Increase their employment opportunities
b) prepare them for careers in the field of accountancy and
c) provide them with a qualification which will enable them to progress to supervisory positions at a later stage in their careers.

Student Registration, Exemptions & Entry Requirements
The Institute operates an ‘Open Entry’ policy in respect of many of its vocational programmes but prospective students should note that the following entrance qualifications are recommended for those wishing to undertake this programme:

1. Five GCSEs at grades A, B or C (or equivalents)
2. A suitable BTEC National Award
3. Any qualification equivalent to one of the above

Applicants over the age of 19 who do not hold one of the recommended entrance qualifications may also register for the programme providing they have been in full-time employment for a minimum of two years.

Subject and Level Exemptions
Students holding relevant recognised qualifications from other professional bodies may apply for exemptions on a subject-for-subject basis.

Job Prospects in:

• Banks
• Accounting Firms
• Insurance companies
• Offshore companies