Part Time Certificate in Financial Studies

Part Time Certificate in Financial Studies

This is an AS equivalent qualification which has been designed to enable students to meet their lifestyle aspirations. This will be achieved by applying the appropriate solutions(s) from the wide range available within the financial services market place. The course complements the BTEC National Award in Business but also provides the opportunity for students studying AS/A levels to gain a Level 3 vocational qualification recognised by UCAS as well as the financial services industry.

Content: Students study 3 units:

• Why Money Matters
• Risk and Reward in Personal Finance
• Making Personal Financial Judgements.

4 GCSEs at Grade 'C' or above, including Maths and English Language.

All units are externally assessed and are paper based examinations.

On successful completion of the Certificate in Financial Studies, students are in a position to seek employment in the Financial Services sector, or progress to the Diploma in Financial Studies.

For the duration of one year (136 hours) starting in September.

If you are under 19 when your programme begins, you will be entitled to free tuition provided you are a European Community National. If you are in receipt of benefit or unwaged, you may qualify for reduced fees.