Free Level 3 Financial and Accounting Course in Towcester

CostFREE
Duration24 months
LevelLevel 3
DeliveryClassroom based
Start1 Sep 2026
Study modeFull-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyLIBF

About this course

Free Level 3 Financial and Accounting Course in Towcester. Classes run at Sponne School, full-time during the day.

The course is for 16 to 19 year olds. It gives you a solid grounding in personal finance, financial planning, and how the wider financial system works. You'll explore topics such as debt, sustainability in financial services, and long-term financial decision-making. The course runs over 24 months and develops your skills in critical thinking, analysis, and written communication.

You'll finish with a Certificate in Financial Studies at Level 3.

Who this course is for

16 - 19 Students

What you will learn

  • You'll explore key concepts in personal finance and financial planning.
  • You'll examine how debt works and its long-term effects.
  • You'll study sustainability within the financial services system.
  • You'll develop skills in critical analysis and independent thinking.
  • You'll practise written and verbal communication in a financial context.
  • You'll build knowledge that supports entry to finance and banking courses at university.

How you will learn

You'll study in a classroom at Sponne School, with regular discussion and written work forming a core part of your learning. Assessment includes written assignments and examinations that test your understanding of financial concepts and your ability to apply them. Your teacher will guide you through the material over the two-year course.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Sponne School will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Financial services administrator, supports day-to-day operations in a finance team.
  • Banking customer adviser, helps customers manage accounts and financial products.
  • Accounts assistant, processes invoices and basic bookkeeping for an employer.
  • Insurance technician, handles policy administration and client records.
  • Payroll administrator, runs payroll for a small employer.
  • Finance officer, supports budgeting and reporting in a public or private organisation.

What you could study next

  • Level 3 Diploma in Financial Studies, the natural next step if you want to go deeper into financial services and sustainability.
  • A Level in Economics or Business, complements this qualification for university entry.
  • AAT Level 3 Diploma in Accounting, moves you toward a professional accounting career.
  • A finance or banking degree, supported by the analytical skills this qualification builds.