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Level 4 Award

Certificate in
Higher Education
(Financial Services)
120 credits
Skills Development Applied Learning Subject Area Knowledge and Understanding
Two compulsory modules Compulsory Project Three compulsory modules One optional module
Business Skills (15 credits) Work Based Learning
(30 credits)
The Financial Environment & Regulation
(15 credits)
Principles of Banking
(15 credits)
Mortgage Advice (15 credits) Financial Planning
(15 credits)
Introduction to Online Learning & Personal Development Planning
(15 credits)
Interpretation of Financial Information
(15 credits)
  Retirement Planning & Pensions (15 credits) Principles of Insurance (15 credits)


Level 5 Award

FdA Foundation
degree in
Financial Services
240 credits
Skills Development Applied Learning Subject Area Knowledge and Understanding
Two compulsory modules Compulsory Project Three compulsory modules One optional module
Leadership and Managing Teams (15 credits) Work Based Learning
(30 credits)
Financial Services Law
(15 credits)
Financial Economics & Investments
(15 credits)
Financial Services Marketing (15 credits) Wealth Management
(15 credits)
Managing Customer Relationships (15 credits) Risk Assessment in Financial Services
(15 credits)
  Insurance Products and Regulation (15 credits)  


Level 6 Award

BA (Honours)
Financial Services
360 credits
Skills Development Applied Learning Subject Area Knowledge and Understanding
Two compulsory modules Compulsory Project Two compulsory modules Two optional modules
Business Strategy
(15 credits)
Financial Services Project (30 credits) Global Issues in Financial Services (15 credits) Derivative Financial Instruments (15 credits) Investment & Portfolio Theory (15 credits)
Risk Management in Financial Services (15 credits) International Markets & Institutions
(15 credits)
Lending to Retail Customers (15 credits) Lending to Corporate Customers (15 credits)