What are the course fees?
Students pay professional fees directly to Accounting Technicians Ireland. Tuition fees are separate and are paid directly to the college where they are studying. Professional fees will cover your student registration, manuals, exams, and other student supports that you receive. We are delighted to announce that Accounting Technicians Ireland has reduced its professional fees for 2011/12.
The tuition fees you pay to your college will vary depending on whether your course is full-time or part-time, or in a public sector college or private institution. College fees can vary significantly so students are advised to shop around.
Remember, you must register with Accounting Technicians Ireland and also with the licensed college where you intend to study.
Find out more about our reduced fees, payment options, sources of finacial assistance and more:
Accounting Technicians Ireland Professional Fees*:
| | € | £ |
| First Year | | |
| Registration fee (1) | 150 | 130 |
| Examination fee (per subject) | 70 | 60 |
| Exemption fee (per subject) (2) | 50 | 45 |
| Manuals fee (per subject) | 55 | 50 |
| Second Year | | |
| Student fee | 85 | 75 |
| Examination fee (per subject) (3) | 70 | 60 |
| Integrated Accounting Systems (4) | 120 | 105 |
| Manuals fee (per subject) | 55 | 50 |
| Work Experience | | |
| Work Experience Assessment Fee (5) | 175 | 150 |
- This includes your annual Student fee for 2011/12
- Students may apply for exemptions from First Year subjects at a fee of €50/£45 per subject. First Year subjects that have not been granted an exemption will incur an Examination fee of €70/£60 per subject. Please note that exemptions do not apply for Second Year subjects.
- In Second Year, three of the four subjects incur an Examination fee of €70 / £60 per subject. These subjects are Management Accounting, Advanced Financial Accounting and Advanced Taxation.
- The fourth subject, Integrated Accounting Systems, is a practical course and the fee is €120/£105.
- In addition to passing their exams, students must also submit a Record of Work Experience detailing two years of relevant work experience, in order to complete the qualification.
* Our fees are effective from 1st June 2011 to 27th April 2012
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This year Accounting Technicians Ireland is continuing its stepped payment facility to allow students to spread the cost of their payments over four installments during the course of the academic year. New students who register online before 28th October 2011 can spread the cost of their payments for Student Registration, Manuals and Examinations over four payments.
- First Payment - At Registration
- Second Payment - 25th November 2011
- Third Payment - 27th January 2012
- Fourth Payment - 24th February 2012
To avail of this facility, you must register with Accounting Technicians Ireland online. All payments will be charged to either your debit/credit card on the above dates.
*An administration fee of 3% of the total amount purchased will be charged on your first payment. This option will be available on our website from 12th July 2011.
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Linda is an incoming First Year Student. She is studying all four First Year subjects and will be sitting exams in May 2012 for all subjects. The total cost to Linda for all of the above is €650 and is made up of the following elements:
| Student Registration | €150 |
| Manuals Fee (4 subjects) | €220 |
| Examination Fee (4 subjects) | €280 |
| Total Cost | €650 |
Linda can register online and avail of one of the following payment options:
- Pay a total of €650 for her registration, manuals and exams at the time of registration.
- Avail of the stepped payment option and spread the total cost of €669.50 (€650 plus 3% administration fee) over four payments throughout the academic year on the above dates. (So in Linda's example, she will pay €182 at Registration stage, and then pay €162.50 for each of the second, third, and fourth payments.)
- Alternatively use stepped payments to spread the cost of her registration and manuals €381.10 (€370 plus 3% administration fee) over four payments throughout the academic year and pay for her examinations separately before the closing date on 27th January 2012.
If Linda does not have access to the online registration facility she can submit the Student Registration Form at the back of the prospectus.
*All credit card transactions (with the exception of stepped payments) are subject to a €4.50/£4 handling charge.
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You may be entitled to a grant or allowance to assist you with your student fees. These entitlements will vary depending on whether you are studying the qualification full-time or part-time, so make sure to check out the various options.
Students in the Republic of Ireland should visit www.studentfinance.ie which has detailed information on the range of grants and funds for students in further and higher education. For instance, VEC students may be entitled to a Maintenance Grant through their local VEC office.
ROI students who are unemployed or in receipt of social welfare can also apply for various schemes which let you return to study and keep your benefits. These include the Back To Education Allowance (BTEA) and the Vocational Training Opportunities Scheme (VTOS ). There is also the option to study the qualification through FÁS in one of their centres around the country. Eligible students receive a training allowance and also have their student fees paid for.
Students in Northern Ireland can access information on www.studentfinanceni.co.uk which will outline your various funding options. Please note that our recent QCF approval as a Level 5 Diploma means the qualification is now classified as a Higher Education course. As such, if you are studying part-time, you will be able to apply for a grant towards your fees and course costs from your local Student Finance NI office.
There is a broad range of grants, loans and government sponsored schemes available so NI students are best advised to research those which best suit their individual circumstances.
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