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University exemptions for AAT qualified applicants

Once you've qualified with AAT, you may want to go on and study a degree in accounting or finance, or in an unrelated area. This page lists the institutions, including universities, who offer exemptions for AAT members.

You can also read our information about foundation degrees.

Please note

  1. This list is correct at the time of writing, but you should contact the individual HE institutions or universities to confirm their exemption policy.
  2. Your UCAS points will not automatically entitle you to enter some HE courses. There is more information about UCAS points and course entry on the UCAS website. 

 

Aston University

Holders of NVQ/SVQ level 4 will be considered for entry onto year one of the BSc Accounting for Management programme. Applicants must have strong academic skills such as GCSE's, 'A' levels or their equivalent.

Contact: ABS Undergraduate Admissions Office
t: 0121 204 3030
e: absugentry@aston.ac.uk
w: www.aston.ac.uk/abs

 

Birmingham City University

Holders of NVQ/SVQ Level 4 are eligible to apply for direct entry to the second year of the BA Accountancy and Finance programme.

Contact BCU Business School
t: + 44 (0)121 331 5200
w: www.bcu.ac.uk

 

Bolton Business School

BS (part of Bolton Institute of Higher Education) recognises AAT for entry onto the BA (Hons) accountancy programme. The entry point of each applicant varies, but as a minimum BBS normally offer direct entry to the second year.

Contact: Julie England, Pathway Leader - Accountancy
t: +44 (0)1204 903111
e: jg3@bolton.ac.uk
w: www.bolton.ac.uk

 

Bournemouth University

Holders of NVQ/SVQ Level 4 are awarded direct entry to the second year of the BA (Hons) Accounting & Finance degree programme.

For full details contact the Programme Administrator, Lin Taylor:
t: +44 (0)1202 595077
e: ltaylor@bournemouth.ac.uk
w: www.bournemouth.ac.uk

 

University of Brighton

Holders of NVQ/SVQ level 3 would be considered for entry onto year one of the BA (Hons) Accounting and Finance degree. Applicants are required to hold an English language qualification such as GCSE, grade C or above, and Maths, grade C or above.
t: 01273 642142
e: undergrad.business@brighton.ac.uk

 

Brunel University

Holders of NVQ/SVQ Level 4 would be considered for entry onto year one of the BSc course streams in Accounting (NN14) and in Accounting & Finance (NN34). In addition to NVQ/SVQ Level 4, applicants will also be required to have GCSE passes grade C (or above) in Maths and English plus A level Maths at grade C or above for the Finance & Accounting degree (NN34) and grades C (or above) for Maths and English for the NN14 programme (Business and Management with Accounting).

If you require any additional information please e-mail: joinbbs@brunel.ac.uk

 

City University, London

Holders of the NVQ/SVQ level 4 will be considered for first year entry onto the BSc Economic and Accountancy degree programme. Applicants must have a strong record of prior learning that includes GCSE Mathematics at A or B grade and three A levels in appropriate subjects, two of which should be at A or B grade, or equivalent IB or overseas qualifications.

Because of the structure and aims of the programme, City University, London will only accept first-year entrants to this degree programme, and do not allow second or third year entry or exemptions from modules taken within the programme.

Contact: Admissions Officer
School of Social Sciences
t: + 44 (0) 20 7040 8502
f: + 44 (0) 20 7040 8580

 

University of Cumbria

Holder of NVQ/SVQ Level 4 or AAT Level 4 Diploma for Accounting Technicians (QCF) will be eligible to apply for direct entry on to the second year of the BA (Hons) degree in Accounting and Finance.

Contact: Dr Simon N Parry BA (Hons), PhD, FCA, ILTM, FHEA
t: + 44 (0) 1228 616147 (Ext. 6147)
e: simon.parry@cumbria.ac.uk

 

De Montfort University Leicester

Holders of NVQ/SVQ Level 4 are eligible to apply for direct entry to the second year of the BA Accountancy and Finance or joint Accounting and Business programmes. Please note that these courses operate in full-time mode only.

Contact: Peter Scott, Admissions Tutor
t: +44 (0)116 257 7220
w: www.dmu.ac.uk

 

University of East Anglia

Holders of NVQ/SVQ Level 3 are eligible to apply for 1st year entry of any of the following programmes BSc (Hons) Accounting and Finance, BSc (Hons) Accounting with Management, in combination with other qualifications and/or relevant work experience.
This in addition to minimum entry requirements of at least five GCSE's grades A-C including at least Grade B in Mathematics and Grade C in English.

Holders of NVQ/SVQ Level 4 are eligible to apply for 1st year entry of the BSc (Hons) Accounting and Finance and BSc (Hons) Accounting with Management. This is in addition to minimum entry requirements of at least five GCSE's grade A-C includin at least Grade B in Mathematics and Grade C in English.

Contact: Norwich Business School Undergraduate Admissions
t: +44 (0)1603 593711
e: nbsug.admiss@uea.ac.uk>

 

University of East London

Holders of NVQ/SVQ level 3 will be considered for entry onto year one of either the BA (Hons) Accounting, or BA (Hons) Accounting and Finance degree programmes. Applicants required to hold an English language qualification such as GCSE, grade C or above.

Contact: Mary Everitt, Admissions Tutor
Accounting Undergraduate Programmes
t: + 44 (0) 20 8223 2187 / 2231
f: + 44 (0) 20 8223 3395
w: www.uel.ac.uk

 

University of Essex

AAT Level 3 and 4 entry to Essex Business School courses in October 2010

Holders of AAT Level 3 will be considered for first year entry to all Essex Business School (EBS) courses providing the additional  two A-levels (or equivalent qualifications) bring the overall tariff score to 300 points or 320 points for BSc Banking and Finance. GCSE Mathematics grade C or above is required in addition to AAT level 3.

Holders of AAT Level 4 will be considered for first year entry to all EBS courses as a stand-alone qualification (i.e. no additional A-levels or qualifications required). GCSE Mathematics is not required in addition to AAT Level 4.

Details of the above are on the University website at www.essex.ac.uk and potential students are advised to look at the relevant information. Tel: +44 (0)1206 873 666

 

University Of Glamorgan

AAT full members may be admitted onto the second year of the single honours degree in Accounting and Finance, leaving only two modules (Finance, and Accounting for Planning and Control) to be completed on a part-time mode of study. In the third year of the programme students will study core and optional subjects.

Contact the admissions tutor
t: 0800 716925
e: enquiries@glam.ac.uk
w: www.glam.ac.uk  

 

Glasgow Caledonian University

Holders of NVQ/SVQ Level 4 would be considered for entry onto year one of the BA/BA (Hons) Accounting programme provided applicants have a strong records of prior learning that includes qualifications in English and Mathematics. Such applicants may be subject to an interview.

Contact: Admissions Team
e: baac@gcal.ac.uk
t: +44 (0) 141 331 8748
w: www.gcal.ac.uk

 

University of Greenwich

Holders of NVQ/SVQ Level 3 may be awarded entry onto year one of the BA (Hons) Accounting & Finance or the BA (Hons) Finance & Financial Information Systems programmes.

Holders of NVQ/SVQ Level 4 may be awarded entry onto year two of BA (Hons) Accounting & Finance or the BA (Hons) Finance & Financial Systems programmes.

Applicants will also be required to have GCSE passes grade C or higher in Maths and English. Prospective students should contact The University of Greenwich Enquiry Unit:

t: (UK only): 0800 005 006
International tel: +44 20 8331 8590
f: 020 8331 8145
e: courseinfo@greenwich.ac.uk

 

Hull University Business School

Holders of NVQ/SVQ Level 4 or the AAT Level 4 Diploma for Accounting Technicians (QCF) will be given an unconditional offer for entry onto year one of the BSc Accounting or BSc Financial Management degree programmes.

Holders of NVQ/SVQ Level 3 or the AAT Level 3 Diploma for Accounting Technicians (QCF) will be given an unconditional offer for the first year entry to either of these two honours degrees.

The Business School website can be found at www.hull.ac.uk/hubs

Contact: Undergraduate Admissions
t: +44 (0)1482 466 100
e: admissions@hull.ac.uk

 

Kingston University

Holders of NVQ/SVQ Level 3 will be considered for entry onto year one of the BA (Hons) Accounting and Finance programme providing the additional A/AS qualifications bring the overall tariff to 320 UCAS points.

Applicants must also have 5 GCSE passes at grade C or above to include Mathematics (grade B) and English language.

Contact: Appilcant Services
t: 0844 855 2177

Contact: Juliet Cottingham, Programme Leader
e: j.cottingham@kingston.ac.uk

 

Leeds Metropolitan University

Holders of NVQ/SVQ Level 4 will be considered for direct entry to level 2 of the Accounting & Finance degree (available full and part-time). Applicants must also have GCSE passes (grade C or higher) in Maths and English. Each case will be considered on its own merits, and students with knowledge gaps at Level 1 would be counselled and may be encouraged to attend additional classes in order to plug the gaps.

Leeds Metropolitan University will treat the Diploma pathway qualification as being equal and qualifying for the same treatment as the NVQ/SVQ pathway.

Contact: Alan Combs/Colin Wilkins, Undergraduate Admissions Tutors
t: +44 (0)113 283 2600
e: a.combs@lmu.ac.uk or c.wilkins@lmu.ac.uk
w: www.lmu.ac.uk

 

Lincoln University

Applicants who have successfully completed all three levels of the AAT Accounting Qualification (NVQ/SVQ pathway or Diploma pathway) will be considered for direct entry onto the second year of BA Accountancy and Finance.

Contact: Siobhan Goggin, Course Leader - BA Accountancy and Finance
e: sgoggin@lincoln.ac.uk
w: www.lincoln.ac.uk

 

Liverpool John Moores University

Holders of NVQ/SVQ Level 3 will be eligible for entry onto year one of the BA (Hons) Accounting & Finance programme.

Holders of NVQ/SVQ Level 4 will be considered for entry onto year two of the BA (Hons) Accounting & Finance programme.

Contact: Chris McMahon, Admissions Tutor
t: +44 (0)151 231 3810
f: +44 (0)151 707 0423
w: www.livjm.ac.uk

 

London Metropolitan University

Holders of NVQ/SVQ Level 3 may be awarded entry onto Year 1 of the BA (Hons) Accounting and Finance degree course or the BA (Hons) Accounting Joint degree course.

Holders of NVQ/SVQ Level 4 mey be awarded entry onto Year 2 of the BA (Hons) Accounting and Finance degree course.

Applicants will also be required to have GCSE passes grade C or higher in Maths and English. Prospective studetns should contact the Admissions Office at London Metropolitan University.

e: admissions@londonmet.ac.uk or

    a.conibear@londonmet.ac.uk
t: +44 (0)20 7133 4200
w: www.londonmet.ac.uk

 

London South Bank University

Holders of NVQ/SVQ Level 3 will be considered for entry to the following degree courses:
BA (Hons) Accounting and Finance
BA (Hons) Business Administration
BA (Hons) Business Studies

Contact: Course enquiries
t: +44 (0)20 7815 7815
w: www.lsbu.ac.uk

 

Loughborough University

Holders of NVQ/SVQ Level 4 are awarded entry onto year one of degree programmes in the Business School. In addition to NVQ/SVQ Level 4, applicants will also normally be required to have GCSE passes grade B or higher in Maths for the Accounting and Financial Management, Banking Finance and Management, and Management Sciences degree programmes, grade C in Maths for the other degree programmes, and English grade C for all the degree programmes.

Contact: Dr John Calvert, Business School Undergraduate Admissions Tutor
t: +44 (0)1509 223103
e: j.r.calvert@lboro.ac.uk
w: www.lboro.ac.uk

 

Manchester Metropolitan University

Holders of NVQ/SVQ Level 4 are eligible to apply for entry onto year two of the following degrees: BA (Hons) Accounting and Finance (both 3 year and Sandwich); and BA (Hons) Financial Services (both 3 year and Sandwich) programme.

Contact: the Admissions Office
t: +44 (0) 161 247 6747
e: ugadmissions@mmu.ac.uk

 

Middlesex University

Holders of NVQ/SVQ Level 3 are eligible to apply for year 1 entry to BA Accounting and Finance or BA Business Accounting.

Holders of NVQ/SVQ Level 4 are eligible to apply for year 2 entry to BA Business Accounting.

Admissions:
Full time study: via www.ucas.com Part time study: direct application form (http://www.mdx.ac.uk/study/undergrad/applications.asp)
For further information:
EU/UK applicants for year 1 entry: tel: +44 (0)20 8411 6722 or processing@mdx.ac.uk
International applicants for year 1 entry: +44 (0)20 8411 4700 or intadmissions@mdx.ac.uk

Any Nationality or applicant for year 2 entry: +44 (0)20 8411 5577 or preaccreditation@mdx.ac.uk
w: www.mdx.ac.uk

 



Napier University

Holders of Intermediate (NVQ/SVQ level 3) would be considered for entry into Year II BA Accounting and holders of Technician (NVQ/SVQ level 4) into Year III.

Contact: Andy Moffat
             School of Accounting, Economics and Statistics
             Napier University Business School
             Craiglockhart Campus
             Edinburgh, EH14 1DJ
e: a.moffat@napier.ac.uk
w: www.napier.ac.uk


Newport Business School - University of Wales, Newport

Holders of NVQ/SVQ Level 4 will be considered for direct entry to the second year of a number of relevant courses. Each case will be considered on its merits, in order for students with deficiencies in some subject areas to be given the study opportunity to overcome any problems.

Holders of NVQ/SVQ Level 3 will be given preferred entry status to the first year of the honours degree scheme.
BSc (Hons) Accounting
BSc (Hons) Business (with Accounting)
BSc (Hons) Accounting and Law (2006 entry)
BSc (Hons) Accounting and Economics (2006 entry)

Contact Newport Business School (University of Wales, Newport)
t: +44 (0)1633 432030

 

University of Northampton

The University of Northampton welcomes applications from holders of NVQ/SVQ level 3 for direct entry onto the first year of any of the 3 undergraduate programmes:
BA Accounting and Finance
BA Financial Services
BA Accounting (joint honours)

Holders of NVQ/SVQ level 4 are eligible for direct entry on to the second year of any of the above degrees.

Holders of NVQ/SVQ level 4 are also eligible to apply for the Foundation Degree in Accounting. As AAT graduates you will be awarded significant exemption from this degree and will only be required to study 4 modules, two of which are work-based. The study mode is by distance learning and tutor work based visits.

Holders of NVQ/SVQ level 4 are also eligible to apply for the BA (Hons) International Accounting Degree (delivered by distance learning) provided they are members of the AAT. Further information is available through this link and the Univeristy web page

Contact Dr Tony Muff
e: tony.muff@northampton.ac.uk
w: www.northampton.ac.uk

 

Northumbria University

Holders of NVQ/SVQ Level 4 with relevant work experience are awarded direct entry to the one year full time BA (Hons) Accounting and Finance degree. There are also two colleges franchising the degree and these are James Watt College in Greenock, Glasgow, Manchester College or Arts and Technology (MANCAT).

Contact the Admissions Office
t: +44 (0)191 227 4433
e: nb.admissions@unn.ac.uk
w: www.northumbria.ac.uk

 

Nottingham Trent University

Holders of NVQ/SVQ level 2 and 3 will be considered for entry onto the first year of the BA (Hons) Accounting and Finance degree programme. This is in addition to minimum entry requirements of at least five GCSEs grades A to C, including Mathematics and English Language.

Contact: Tracey Townsend, Senior Course Administrator
Undergraduate Services, Nottingham Business School
t: + 44 (0) 115 848 2891
f: + 44 (0) 115 848 6512
w: www.ntu.ac.uk/nbs

 

Oxford Brookes University

Applicants who have successfully completed all three levels of the AAT Accounting Qualification will be considered for entry to year two of the BA (Hons) Accountancy and Finance programme.

Contact Student Recruitment Enquiry Centre
t: + 44 (0)1865 484848
e: query@brookes.ac.uk

International applicants must satisfy the Business School’s English language requirements by passing the IELTS, with an overall band of 6, plus 6 in the reading and writing sections. This qualification must be current at the time of admission, that is, less than two years old.

Contact International Programmes Office
t: +44 (0)1865 484897
e: international@brookes.ac.uk
w: www.brookes.ac.uk

 

University of Portsmouth

Holders of NVQ/SVQ Level 4 are awarded direct entry to the second year on any named accounting programme.

University of Portsmouth will treat the Diploma pathway qualification as being equal and qualifying for the same treatment as the NVQ/SVQ pathway.

Contact: Ian Toon, Admissions Tutor, Senior Lecturer
Department of Accounting and Law
t: +44 (0)023 9284 4720
e: ian.toon@port.ac.uk
w: www.portsmouth.ac.uk

 

Reading University

Holders of NVQ/SVQ Level 4 would be considered for entry onto year one of joint Accounting & Management or Accounting & Economics programme. In addition to NVQ/SVQ Level 4, applicants will also normally be required to have GCSE passes (grade C or higher) in Maths and English (grade B Maths for BSc. degrees).

Contact: Department of Management
t: +44 (0)118 987 5123
w: www.rdg.ac.uk

 

The Robert Gordon University

Holders of NVQ/SVQ Level 4 are awarded entry onto Stage 2 of the BA/BA (Honours) Accounting and Finance degree.

Contact: Fiona Dincan, Course Leader Accounting and Finance
t: 01224 263821
e: f.duncan@rgu.ac.uk
w: www.rgu.ac.uk



Sheffield Hallam University

Holders of NVQ/SVQ Level 3 will be considered for direct entry on to the first year of an accounting degree from our finance programme.
Holders of NVQ/SVQ Level 4 will be considered for direct entry on to the second year of an accounting degree from our finance programme.
Each case will be considered on its own merits, with consideration given to any other relevant qualifications and also to any relevant work experience. All applicants must have GCSE passes (grade C or higher) in Maths and English Language.

Contact the Admissions Team:
t: +44 (0)114 225 5555
e: admissions@shu.ac.uk
w: www.shu.ac.uk

 

The University of Sheffield

Sheffield University welcomes applications from holders of NVQ/SVQ Level 4 for the Accounting and Financial Management degree, but cannot offer automatic entry on the basis of this. Sheffield University also looks for evidence of strong intellectual capabilities, such as at least grades CCD at A-level and GCSE English language grade C and GCSE Mathematics grade B.

Contact: Dr. J. A. Bierley
Management School
The University of Sheffield
9 Mappin Street
Sheffield
S1 4DT
t: +44 (0)114 222 3431
w: www.shef.ac.uk/management

 

Staffordshire University

Holders of NVQ/SVQ Level 3 will be awarded entry onto year one of the BA (Hons) Accounting and Finance programme, two year and three year routes.

Holders of NVQ/SVQ Level 3 will be considered for entry onto year one of:
BA (Hons) Accounting and Business
BA (Hons) Forensic Accounting
BA (Hons) Accounting and Legal Studies
BA (Hons) Accounting Information Systems
BA (Hons) Finance
BA (Hons) Accounting and Economics

Holders of NVQ/SVQ Level 4 are eligible to apply for entry onto year two of the BA (Hons) Accounting and Finance programme, three year route.

All applicants are required to hold an English language qualification such as GCSE, grade C or above and Mathematics, grade C or above.

Contact: Business School Admissions
e: bsadm@staffs.ac.uk
w: www.staffs.ac.uk/business



University of Surrey (through Farnborough College)

Holders of NVQ/SVQ Level 4 are eligible to apply for entry onto year two of the BA (Hons) Business Administration. Holders of the Diploma pathway qualification are eligible to apply for entry onto the year two of the BA (Hons) Accounting and Finance degree.

Contact: Pam Hardy at p.hardy@farn-ct.ac.uk
t: +44 (0)1252 407040
w: www.farn-ct.ac.uk

 

Swansea Metropolitan University

Holders of NVQ/SVQ Level 3 will be considered for entry onto year one of the BA (Hons) Accounting or BA (Hons) Business and Finance degree programmes.

Holders of NVQ/SVQ Level 4 will be considered for entry onto year one of the BA (Hons) Accounting or BA (Hons) Business and Finance degree programmes.
Holders of NVQ/SVQ Level 4 will also be excempt from the CIMA Certificate in Business Accounting and will hence be able to commence CIMA at Managerial level.
Holders of NVQ/SVQ Level 4 will also be excempt from papers F1, F2 and F3 of the ACCA programme.

Contacts:  Degree programmes :

Margaret Waymark t: 01792 481140    e: margaret.waymark@smu.ac.uk

CIMA :      Richard Dunstan  t: 01792 481009
                e: richard.dunstan@smu.ac.uk

ACCA :     Boyd Patrick t: 01792 481176
               e: boyd.patrick@smu.ac.uk

 

Thames Valley University, London

Holders of NVQ/SVQ Level 4 will be eligible for entry onto year two of the BA (Hons) Accounting & Finance programme.

Contact: P Coyle, Course Leader
t: +44 (0)20 8579 5000
w: www.tvu.ac.uk

 

The Open University

An award of 60 points at undergraduate level 2 can be awarded for the Technician level.

t: +44 (0)1908 274066
w: www.open.ac.uk

 

University of Wales, Bangor

Holders of NVQ/SVQ Level 4 will be considered for entry onto year one of all financial studies degrees. Applicants will also normally be required to have a GCSE pass in Maths.

Contact: David Neal, Director of Studies Accounting and Finance
t: +44 (0)1248 382120
e: bbs@bangor.ac.uk 
w: www.bangor.ac.uk

 



University of Wolverhampton Business School

Holders of NVQ/SVQ Level 3 will be considered for entry onto year one of the BA (Hons) Accounting and Finance Degree.

Holders of NVQ/SVQ Level 4 will be considered for entry onto year two of the BA (Hons) Accounting and Finance Degree.

In both cases, applicants are required to hold an English Language qualification such as GCSE Grade C or above, and Maths Grade C or above.

Contact: Robin Lowbridge, Course Leader BA Accounting and Finance
t: +44 (0) 1902 323664
e: r.lowbridge@wlv.ac.uk
University website which contains BA Accounting and Finance Course details: www.wlv.ac.uk

 

University of Worcester Business School

Holders of NVQ/SVQ Level 4 or AAT Level 4 Diploma for Accounting Technicians (QCF) will be considered for entry on to the first year of BSc (Hons) Accountig and Finance Degree.

Applicants are required to hold GCSE grade C or above in English and Maths.

Contact: Jeff Parry, Senior Lecturer
e: jeff.parry@worc.ac.uk
or
John Gardener, Senior Lecturer
e: j.gardener@worc.ac.uk

 

 

More information

If you are interested in a course at a specific institution not on this list please contact HEprogression@aat.org.uk


Please give details of the degree concerned and a contact name, including the UCAS code if possible. The AAT will write directly to the institution concerned to request consideration for exemptions.

The details above are correct at the present time, but please contact the institution directly for confirmation.

Last updated: 15 June 2010