Level 3 Financial Studies Course in London for 16 to 18 Year Olds

CostFree for 16 to 18 year olds
Duration12 months
LevelLevel 3
DeliveryClassroom based
Start1 Sep 2027
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 London. Classes run at Greig City Academy, full-time during the day.

The course covers personal finance, financial planning, and how financial services and markets work. You'll study topics such as managing money, borrowing, saving, and investment. The course runs for 12 months.

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

Who this course is for

Students wishing to study a career in finance

What you will learn

  • You'll explore how personal financial planning works.
  • You'll study borrowing, saving, and investment decisions.
  • You'll learn how financial services and markets operate.
  • You'll examine risk and financial products available to consumers.
  • You'll develop skills in analysing financial information and making informed decisions.

How you will learn

You'll learn through classroom-based lessons at Greig City Academy. Assessment is through written examinations and coursework. Your teachers will guide you through the topics and support your exam preparation throughout the year.

What you will need to bring

Greig City Academy will confirm what you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Financial services administrator, supports teams in banks or insurance firms.
  • Personal banking adviser, helps customers manage accounts and financial products.
  • Payroll administrator, runs payroll for a small employer.
  • Finance assistant, supports accounting teams in a range of organisations.
  • Insurance sales adviser, advises customers on personal insurance products.
  • Accounts clerk, processes financial transactions and records.

What you could study next

  • A Level 4 or Level 5 qualification in Accounting or Finance, such as an AAT qualification, builds on this Diploma and opens roles in professional accounting.
  • A degree in Finance, Economics, or Business (Level 6) is the route into graduate-level roles in banking or financial management.
  • A CIPD qualification is worth considering if you move toward HR and payroll work.