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

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 Uxbridge. Classes run at Uxbridge High School, full-time over two years.

The course takes a broad look at how finance shapes the world around us. You'll study interest rates, inflation, insurance, ethics in financial services, and the impact of events like recessions and natural disasters. It covers personal financial planning and the wider financial services industry. You'll need five GCSEs at grade C or above, including English and Maths, to enrol.

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

Who this course is for

This unit, taught in year 13, teachers students about the sustainability of peoples' financial planning and the sustainability of the financial services system and industry as a whole. Students take a wider lens on what is happening and what has happening in the world of finance and how the biggest service industry in the UK has a dramatic effect on the world around us. Examples of topics include: interest rates; inflation; the recession; natural disasters; insurance; ethics in the financial industry.

Entry requirements

5 GCSE A* to C including English and Maths

What you will learn

  • You'll explore how interest rates and inflation affect personal and national finances.
  • You'll study the causes and effects of recessions and economic events.
  • You'll learn how insurance works and why it matters.
  • You'll examine ethics in the financial services industry.
  • You'll analyse the impact of natural disasters on financial systems.
  • You'll understand how the financial services sector affects the wider economy.
  • You'll develop skills in long-term personal financial planning.

How you will learn

You'll learn through classroom lessons at Uxbridge High School. The course is taught in Year 13 as part of full-time study. Assessment is through coursework and written examinations. Your teachers will guide you through case studies and real financial topics to develop your analytical skills.

What you will need to bring

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

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Financial services administrator, supports clients and processes in a finance firm.
  • Bank customer adviser, helps customers manage accounts and financial products.
  • Insurance adviser, guides clients through personal or business insurance options.
  • Accounts assistant, handles day-to-day bookkeeping and financial records.
  • Finance officer, manages budgets and financial reporting for an organisation.

What you could study next

  • Level 4 Certificate in Financial Services, deepens specialist knowledge for a career in banking or insurance.
  • AAT Level 3 Diploma in Accounting, a strong route into accountancy and finance roles.
  • Degree in Finance, Economics, or Business, for those wanting to study at university level.
  • CIPD Level 3 Foundation Certificate in People Practice, if you move toward HR roles in financial organisations.

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