Part Time Foundation Degree in Financial Services

FOUNDATION DEGREE IN FINANCIAL SERVICES

Who is this course for?

This new degree course is a modern, nationally recognised HE qualification directly relevant to employment and degree progression. The degree aims to help you develop a broad range of knowledge and skills appropriate to the needs of the local economy.

The course is structured to focus on the roles and skills that are essential to an environment which is characterised by regulation, customer needs, application of ethics and the recognition of risk. The Foundation degree has strong links within the Financial Services sector and there are regular guest lecturers from within the industry, visits to local employers and conferences. The teaching team consists of both academic staff and professionals who are currently working within the industry, which gives a balanced perspective on current financial issues.

The main aim throughout will be to ensure a balance of interactive and formal sessions which will ensure that your experience will be enjoyable and worthwhile. Banks, building societies, insurance brokers, mortgage advisers and independent financial advisers are present throughout the UK and Ireland & Year 2 of the FT programme allows students to undertake relevant industrial experience in a range of employment areas. Whilst studying this degree you will also be given the opportunity to study for professional examinations with the industry's professional bodies.

How long is this course for?
3 years part time evening or day release dependant on demand
What will I study?
The modules covered include:

• Skills for studying finance
• Introduction to economics
• Financial Mathematics and statistics
• Introduction to Marketing & Financial Services
• Law / Mortgage Advice
• Introduction to Accounting
• Securities & Investments
• UK Financial Services
• Corporate Finance
• Financial Accounting
• General / Household Insurance

You will be assessed on a regular basis throughout the programme using a range of appropriate assessment methods such as written and practical assignments, projects, role plays, case studies, presentations and examinations.

Attendance Part-Time
What can I do after the course?

On successful completion of this course you may gain entry to the final year of the BSc Honours Degree in Financial Services at the University of Ulster, Coleraine.

You may also gain entry to a variety of degrees in Ireland, England, Wales and Scotland and also to the BSc Honours Accounting Degree at the SRC.