T Level Accounting

Applications Open - Monday 27 October 2025

Applications Close - Open all year

How to Apply – Please apply through KentChoices and use your KentChoices login which your school should provide

PLEASE NOTE - Popular courses can fill up quickly so apply early to avoid disappointment

If you have any queries regarding the courses, please contact EKC Canterbury College

You can make up to 5 applications to Colleges within the EKC Group, that is:

• EKC Ashford College
• EKC Broadstairs College*
• EKC Canterbury College*
• EKC Dover College
• EKC Folkestone College*
• EKC Sheppey College

*Junior Colleges exist in these locations.

Please only add one course or T Level per application, except for A Levels at EKC Canterbury College, where up to 4 A Level courses can be added per application. At your interview, you and the tutors can discuss the best level and courses in order for you to progress.

Designed for students aged 16–19, a T Level combines 80% classroom-based learning with 20% work placement experience, with an exciting local employer. On this T Level, you’ll gain the skills, knowledge and practical experiences needed to build a successful career in Accounting and Finance. You’ll develop a deeper understanding of Accounting with unique practical activities, projects and employer informed learning, covering advanced topics such as bookkeeping, management accounting and the preparation of financial statements. There are plenty of employer-set projects, trips, networking opportunities and industry experiences, all of which will enable a growth in confidence and clarity about your future. By the time you complete the course, you will understand Accounting in theory and experienced it first-hand, leaving you well prepared for university.

By studying a T Level, you will combine practical learning and academic study, thanks to a 45-day work experience placement with a local employer. During your College studies, you’ll develop a strong foundation in Accounting while developing the behaviours and skills employers expect. In your first year, you will study core units covering a range of topics such as: • Fundamentals of financial accounting • Elementary financial principles, concepts and practices • Accounting, bookkeeping, and business mathematics • Professionalism and ethics • Responsibilities in the workplace • Data, analytics and design thinking In your second year, you will study ‘Assistant Accounting’ as an occupational specialism. Your industry placement is designed to bring everything together. Applying your theory knowledge in the world gives you valuable insight into how accountants operate and helps you build confidence in a professional environment. All this means you don’t just get to learn about Accounting but truly experience it during your time at College.

The assessments are all designed to test your knowledge of the Accounting and Finance sectors and to ensure you’re ready for your next steps. On a T Level, you can expect to complete dynamic coursework in addition to exams at the end of each year. A large part of your final grade will be calculated with the completion of your industry placement. By taking part in an employer-set project, you’ll stand out from the crowd in today’s job market and leave College with a clear understanding of what employers need.

As T Levels are equivalent to three A Levels, former students have progressed to universities across the country. Your degree could be in subjects including Business Administration, Finance, Accounting, or Entrepreneurship. The choice is yours. If university isn’t for you, then higher-level apprenticeships are also an option. Taking part in your dedicated work placement means easy progression to a new career in the world of Accounting and Finance. The skills gained are invaluable and are highly sought after by employers. Thanks to choosing a T Level, Connor is now starting his career in Accounting alongside exploring new opportunities: “I achieved a Distinction on the T Level, and I have been offered a job with an Automotive company as an Accounts Assistant. Thanks to my work experience, I have also been offered the opportunity to support with their Events Management. I feel like I have learned a lot of skills at College, making me ready for work."