Financial Studies

Please apply for all courses via Help You Choose. Applications will open on October 21st.

In order to ensure success in the Sixth Form, we have designed different pathways to suit your individual needs. Please see below for the specific entry criteria. In addition to this, students will need to check the specific entry criteria for their chosen subjects by checking each course descrpition.

The General Pathway

This pathway is for students who are unsure about which way their future will take them and therefore would like to keep their options as open as possible by gaining UCAS points with their Module Two Option.

Module One: three A Levels

Module Three: Enrichment Course

Module Four: Academic Coaching

You will need English and Mathematics at Grade 4 or above and at least four other GCSE subjects at Grade 4 or above.

The Combined Pathway

This pathway is for students who are unsure which way their future will take them and therefore would like to keep their options as open as possible.

Module One – either one of the three below options:

Two A-levels and one specialist qualification (equivalent to one A Level)

One A-level and two specialist qualifications (equivalent to one A Level each)

Three specialist qualifications (equivalent to one A Level each)

Module Two: Enrichment Course

Module Three: Academic Coaching

You will need English or Mathematics at Grade 4 or above and at least four other GCSE subjects at Grade 4 or above.

The Specialist Pathway

This pathway is equivalent to three A Levels and is designed for students who already know which career path they would like to take. Please refer to our on offer to view the range.

Module One: Advanced Specialist Qualification

Module Two: Work Placement

Module Three: Enrichment Course

You will need English or Mathematics at Grade 4 or above and at least four other GCSE subjects at Grade 4 or above.

The Extended Pathway

This pathway is for students aspiring to study at Oxbridge or one of the Russell Group Universities or who want to follow a high-demand course such as Medicine, Dentistry, Veterinary, Law or Engineering.

Module One: Three A Levels

Module Two: One Advanced Subsidiary Level

Module Three: Enrichment Course

Module Four: Academic Coaching

You will need English and Mathematics at Grade 5 or above and at least four other GCSE subjects at Grade 5 or above.

The T Level Pathway

This course is equivalent to three A Levels and is designed for students who already know which career path they would like to take.

Module One: T Level Course

Module Two: Industry Placement

You will need English or Mathematics at Grade 4 or above and at least four other GCSE subjects at Grade 4 or above.

Certificate/Diploma: In studying for the Certificate/Diploma in Financial Studies (CeFS), you will be encouraged to think about your lifestyle aspirations and taught how to apply the appropriate solution(s) from the wide range available within the evolving Financial Services marketplace. The Certificate/Diploma in Financial Studies is awarded by the London Institute of Banking and Finance. This course is suited to students who wish to learn how to make informed and confident decisions regarding their finances or are considering a career in the Financial Sector or a Business or Finance degree course.

Certificate (Equivalent to one AS Level): If you choose to study this subject for one year only you will be awarded the Certificate (equivalent to one AS Level). You will cover the Certificate unit content and be examined in January and May of Lower Sixth by two examinations in each section.

Certificate/Lower Sixth Units:

Unit 1 – Financial Capability for the Immediate and Short Term This unit will look at the role financial services can play in assisting life planning in the immediate and short term.

Unit 2 – Financial Capability for the Medium and Long Term. This unit will study the ability to plan and manage money in the medium and long term.

Diploma/Upper Sixth Units

Unit 3 – Sustainability of an Individual’s Finances. This unit explores how financial service providers can help individuals plan for their financial needs in a sustainable way.

Unit 4 – Sustainability of the Financial Services System. This unit explores the methods used by the industry to provide products which meet customers’ needs in a sustainable and profitable way.

Coursework/Examination Requirements:

Certificate Assessment: One written examination worth 65% and one multiple choice examination worth 35%

Diploma Assessment: One written examination worth 65% and one multiple choice examination worth 35%

Entry Criteria:

You will need to achieve the pathway criteria, please see the prospectus for further information

You will need to achieve a Grade 4 or above in GCSE Mathematics

Progression: A particularly good choice for those wishing to go on to Higher Education after Sixth Form as it will prepare you for the financial rigours ahead. It is also very useful for those considering a Business, Financial or Economics based degree or for going straight into employment.