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Level 3 Financial Studies Course in Barking and Dagenham for 16 to 18 Year Olds

CostFree for 16 to 18 year olds
Duration1 year
LevelLevel 3
DeliveryClassroom based
Start1 Sep 2027
Study modeFull-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyAGORED

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About this course

Free Level 3 Financial Studies Course in Barking and Dagenham. Classes run at Jo Richardson Community School, full-time during the day.

The course is for 16 to 18 year olds. You'll study personal finance, financial planning, and how financial markets and institutions work. Topics include borrowing, saving, insurance, and managing money across different life stages. The course runs over one year.

You'll finish with a Certificate in Financial Studies.

Who this course is for

16-18 year old students

What you will learn

  • You'll explore how personal financial decisions are made across different life stages.
  • You'll study borrowing, including loans, credit cards, and mortgages.
  • You'll learn about saving and investment products.
  • You'll examine how insurance works and why it matters.
  • You'll develop an understanding of financial markets and institutions.
  • You'll analyse how economic factors affect personal and household finances.

How you will learn

You'll learn through classroom-based lessons at Jo Richardson Community School. Assessment for the Certificate in Financial Studies includes written examinations. Your teacher will guide you through the topics and help you prepare for assessments throughout the year.

What you will need to bring

Jo Richardson Community School will confirm what you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Financial services customer adviser, supports customers with banking or insurance queries.
  • Personal banking adviser, helps clients manage accounts and financial products.
  • Insurance administrator, processes policies and handles customer accounts.
  • Accounts assistant, supports a finance team with day-to-day bookkeeping.
  • Finance officer, manages budgets and financial records for an organisation.

What you could study next

  • A Level Economics or Business, builds on financial knowledge for university entry.
  • Diploma in Financial Studies (DipFS), the natural next step at Level 4 for those wanting to go further in financial services.
  • AAT Level 3 Diploma in Accounting, a strong route into accounting and finance roles.
  • A degree in Finance, Economics, or Business, typically at Level 6, for graduate-level careers in financial services.
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