Financial Services

Financial Services
Certificate - One-year course
This is a supplementary course for students who are planning for a career in the financial sector. If you aspire to work in the world of finance, either in an office, in banking, an insurance company or even in the mortgage market then this is the ideal course for you.

The qualification is recognised by all the major financial institutions and it offers the fastest route to gain employment. The course will be studied alongside your main programme and carries a UCAS tariff of 60 points.

The course is divided into three units:
Unit 1: Why Money Matters
Unit 2: Risk and Reward
Unit 3: Making Personal Financial Judgements

Careers and Further Studies
The course combines well with BTEC Business or alongside other A Level subjects. It also offers progression into other professional courses such as Association of Accounting Technicians (AAT), Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA), Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA) or further studies in finance services at most universities.

General Entry Requirements
At least four GCSEs at grade C or above or a BTEC First Diploma (or equivalent) in a related area at Merit level.