Diploma in Financial Studies

The Certificate in Financial Studies is a stand alone qualification, however many students progress to study the Diploma in Financial Studies, usually during their A2 year at College. Both qualifications are part of a group of finance related courses offered by the IFS School of Finance , and on leaving College you could go on to study the IFS professional qualifications for financial advisers or mortgage advisers, if you chose a career in Financial Services. Alternatively, the award offers UCAS points and many of our students choose to progress to university.

You will require a minimum of 5 GCSEs at grades A*-C including English and maths grades 9-4 (formerly A*-C). Alternatively successful completion of a relevant Level 2 qualification and have achieved a Level 2 Functional Skill in English and maths.

If you are not from an English Language speaking country, you will need to have UKVI IELTS 5.5. We accept a wide range of academic qualifications awarded overseas and use the UK NARIC (National Academic Recognition Information Centre) guidelines for international comparisons.

Awarding Body
Institute of Financial Services

What courses can I do after this?
After successful completion of this course you can progress into Higher Education to study an honours degree or into employment studying for a professional qualification.