Diploma in Financial Studies

Exam Board: LIBF (The London Institute of Banking and Finance)

This course aims to equip you with the vital skills in financial awareness. It empowers people to make informed decisions when managing their finances. You will learn how to manage your money effectively and about financial products such as credit cards, loans, mortgages and pensions. This is a very topical course providing you with an important awareness of debt and debt management.

Unit 1: Financial Capability for the Immediate and Short Term (FCIS)
Unit 2: Financial Capability for the Medium and Long Term (FCML)
Unit 3: Sustainability for an Individual’s Finances (SIF)
Unit 4: Sustainability of the Financial Services System (SFS)

You will need the following skills:

• An interest in how to manage your money and how money impacts on your life choices
• An ability to research and analyse information
• The ability to handle simple numerical problems

Assessment

Units 1, 2, 3 and 4 are examined by an e-test consisting of 35 multiple choice questions and a written examination based on a written case study. You must pass all units to pass the course.

Where can it lead?

You can progress into careers in any profession as the course will help you make financial decisions about your future career, whether you are going to University or taking a gap year.

If you are interested in a career in the financial profession then you will find this course invaluable.