Level 3 Financial Studies Course in Gravesend for 16 to 18 Year Olds – Meopham School

CostFree for 16 to 18 year olds
Duration2 years
LevelLevel 3
DeliveryClassroom based
StartFlexible
Study modeFull-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyLIBF

A sixth-form course for 16 to 18 year olds. Aged 19 or over? Check which courses you can do free.

About this course

Free Level 3 Financial Studies Course in Gravesend. Classes run full-time at Meopham School over two years. This financial studies qualification covers personal finance, financial decision-making, and how financial markets and institutions work. You'll need five GCSEs at grade 4 or above to apply. The course suits those heading toward careers in accounting, banking, or financial services.

Who this course is for

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Entry requirements

5 GSCE Grade 4+

What you will learn

  • You'll explore how personal financial planning works across different life stages.
  • You'll study how financial institutions and markets operate in the UK.
  • You'll analyse borrowing, saving, and investment decisions.
  • You'll examine how economic conditions affect financial choices.
  • You'll develop skills in interpreting financial data and information.
  • You'll understand the role of regulation and consumer protection in financial services.

How you will learn

You'll study in the classroom at Meopham School, with lessons covering financial theory and applied case studies. Assessment is through written examinations. The Diploma in Financial Studies is assessed externally, so your results reflect your exam performance across the two years of the course.

What you will need to bring

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

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Financial administrator. Supports finance teams with records and reporting.
  • Accounts assistant. Processes invoices, payments, and account data.
  • Banking customer adviser. Helps customers with accounts and financial products.
  • Insurance technician. Handles policies and claims in insurance firms.
  • Financial services administrator. Supports advisers and compliance teams.
  • Junior financial analyst. Reviews data to support business decisions.

What you could study next

  • Level 4 Certificate in Financial Advice (CeFA). A recognised step toward becoming a qualified financial adviser.
  • AAT Level 3 Diploma in Accounting. Builds on financial knowledge with practical accounting skills employers look for.
  • ACCA Applied Knowledge Qualifications. The entry point into the ACCA professional accounting route.
  • Degree in Finance, Economics, or Accounting. Many universities accept the Diploma in Financial Studies as part of an application.