Enterprise and Commerce
AAT Bookkeeping with Digital Skills
Campus Sighthill Campus
Qualification SCQF Level 5
Study mode Full time
Start date
Jan 2026
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Course overview
The purpose of the NQ AAT Bookkeeping with Digital Skills course is to offer students the opportunity to develop practical bookkeeping skills that are needed to progress to employment or further study in accountancy and finance. Alongside this, you will build business and personal skills that are transferable to any sector, as well as additional business knowledge relevant to accountancy. The qualification offers a broader focus across several subject areas, which enhances employability prospects.
This qualification will particularly suit those learners with minimal work experience or those who require additional support to progress. This may include adult returners, younger students, those on traineeships seeking basic employability skills or those who want to progress to study at a higher level
What you will learn
- Bookkeeping Fundamentals
- Financial Transactions
- Digital Skills for a Modern Office Environment
- Business Skills and Set up
- Communication Skills
- Business Sustainability
You will gain meta skills in the following areas
- Curiosity
- Critical Thinking
- Initiative
- Adapting
- Communicating
How the course is assessed
Each subject will have different evidence requirements and assessment approaches.
Examples of the methods of assessment;
- Open Book
- Multiple Choice
- Project-based assessments
You will also complete an online assessment
Number of days per week
- 3 days per week
Entry requirements
- National 4 Qualifications in English and Mathematics plus one other relevant* National 4 qualification.
- Other equivalent qualifications or experience
*Relevant subjects include
- Administration
- Business Management
- Economics
- Geography
- History
- Modern Studies
- A Science subject
English Proficiency Requirements
IELTS 5.5Progression and Articulation Routes
- Level 2 Bookkeeping with Data Analysis.
- Level 6 courses within Enterprise and Commerce.
Career options
- Junior Business Support Assistant
- Junior Book-keeping Officer
- Junior Accounts Clerk
- Cashier
Study Options
| Campus | Study mode | Start date |
|---|---|---|
| Sighthill Campus | Full time | 19/01/26 |
