Certificate in Financial Studies

What is the Certificate in Financial Studies?
This is a one year course where you will study 3 units. These will be:-
- Unit 1: Why Money Matters
- Unit 2: Risk and Reward
- Unit 3: Making Personal Financial Judgements
The Award is equivalent to one AS Level and carries a maximum of 60 UCAS points.

Is the Certificate in Financial Studies Suitable in suitable for me?
The certificate is suitable for anyone who wants to learn about how to make the most of their money throughout their life. This course will be of interest to all students, not just those studying Business.

How will I learn?
You will learn through practical lesson activities where you will research our monetary needs in the various stages of our lives. You will find out what financial products are available and the dangers of borrowing too much money. In fact, what you learn on this course will serve you well for the rest of your life.
The Certificate in Financial Studies is equivalent to an AS course and attracts UCAS points. You could progress to the Diploma in Financial Studies in the second year. Together with the Certificate, this would equate to an A level.

How will I be assessed?
Units 1 and 2 are assessed by multiple choice exams held in November and February. Unit 3 is a case study exam held in May. Your work will be graded A, B, C, D, E - the same scale as AS levels: corresponding to UCAS points of A =60 to E=20.

Entry Requirements A minimum of 5 grade C GCSEs, preferably to include GCSE Maths at C or above