Milton Keynes

564-598 Elder House, Elder Gate, Milton Keynes, MK9 1LR

0161 259 7400

studentservices@kaplan.co.uk

Mon-Fri: 8:30am to 5:00pm

About the centre

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The Kaplan Milton Keynes centre is next to the Milton Keynes railway station and bus terminal.

It is a short driving distance between the A5 and M1, and is easily accessible from London on a train, which takes 45 minutes. Local food, shopping and supermarkets are within walking distance from the centre.

Courses and timetables

Getting here

Facilities

All courses and timetables for Milton Keynes

Select a qualification for information and timetables:

Association of Accounting Technicians (AAT)

AAT is one of the most popular accounting technician qualifications and takes around three years to complete. You don’t need any previous qualifications or accounting experience to begin, and it’s open to anyone, from school leavers to career changers.

Foundation Certificate in Accounting

AAT Foundation timetable

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Advanced Diploma in Accounting

AAT Advanced timetable

View AAT Advanced

Professional Diploma in Accounting

AAT Professional timetable

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Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA)

With 486,000 students worldwide, ACCA is ideal if you want to progress your accountancy career by becoming a chartered accountant, allowing you to work in a variety of industries all over the world. In total, in takes around five years to become fully qualified.

Applied Skills

ACCA Applied Skills timetable

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Strategic Professional

ACCA Strategic Professional timetable

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Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA)

CIMA is the ideal choice if you're looking to become a management accountant, and develop your accounting career in business. It takes three to four years to complete, and you'll gain a globally-recognised qualification.

Professional Operational

CIMA Operational timetable

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Professional Management

CIMA Management timetable

View CIMA Management

Professional Strategic

CIMA Strategic timetable

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ACA (ICAEW)

The ACA qualification is an excellent choice if you're looking to become a chartered accountant. It will develop your accountancy skills and technical knowledge, so you can continue to add value to your company. It takes around three years to complete, and you'll achieve a globally-recognised qualification.

Certificate Level 2021

ACA Certificate Level timetable

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Professional Level 2021

ACA Professional Level timetable

View Professional Level

Advanced Level 2021

ACA Advanced Level timetable

View Advanced Level

Transport links

Kaplan Milton Keynes is conveniently located in Milton Keynes city centre and is easily accessible.

Please arrive at college at least 10 minutes prior to the course start time, so you can find your classroom and settle in before the course begins.

Car

Leave the M1 at junction 14, or from the A5 take the road marked H5 (A509) and follow signs to ‘Milton Keynes Central Shopping’. The centre is located on Elder Gate between Midsummer and Avebury Boulevards.

Bus

Nearest bus stop: Milton Keynes Centre – 10 min walk.

Visit Milton Keynes Council website for bus information, timetables and route maps.

Train

Nearest station:

Milton Keynes Central Station – 1 min walk (Eldergate).

For all rail enquiries, please visit the National Rail website.

Facilities

The Milton Keynes centre has many facilities and study areas to help you with your studies:

Wi-Fi

All Kaplan centres have Wi-Fi broadband, so you can bring your laptop and log on during your breaks if you wish.

Parking

There are a number of car parks just a short walk from the centre, available at 50p per hour in a purple bay, and £2 in a red bay.

For parking information, please visit Milton Keynes Council website.

Cycling

Bicycle racks can be found outside Milton Keynes Central Station. Please see information from the Police on securing your bike safely. Please note all cycles are left at owner’s risk.

Visit Get Smarter Travel MK or Sustrans National Cycle Network for route planning and maps.

Break out areas

Your specific class times will be shown on your course timetable, however it is normal to have a short break during each session and lunch time is 1pm to 2pm each day.

Kaplan Milton Keynes has a student lounge with vending machines, and cold and hot drink machines. You can also purchase food and drink at a number of local outlets and supermarkets nearby. Alternatively, you can bring a packed lunch.