SGMC Prospectus 2021-22_v1.2.2 FINAL

FINANCIAL STUDIES
COURSE INFORMATION
Qualification
Level 3
Entry
Requirements
DESCRIPTION
Certificate in
Financial Studies
See page 15 for A
Level/vocational
mix entry
requirements.
This course has been designed
to be taken alongside other A
Level qualifications. It encourages
students to become responsible
borrowers and sensible savers, and
to appreciate the need for financial
planning throughout their life. It
will also prepare you for further
study by developing the core skills
of critical analysis and evaluation,
verbal communication through
classroom discussion and written
communication.
• Risk and reward in personal
finance
COMBINES WELL WITH
Business, Law, Economics and
Maths.
ASSESSMENT
This course will be assessed through
external examination. This course
will be assessed through external
examination.
PROGRESSION
ACADEMIC PROGRESSION
Progress into degree level study in
financial services or related subject.
EMPLOYMENT PROGRESSION
Examples of future careers
include insurance, banking, office
administration, or in the voluntary
sector such as with Citizens Advice.
You will develop a broad knowledge
and understanding of the financial
services sector and enhance skills
that are valued within and outside
of the financial service sector.
DISTINCTIVE MODULES
• Importance of financial capability
• Financial services and products
• Impact of external influences
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