Financial services

Specialist pathway
Two-years, level three
students

Do you already know that your aim is to work in finance? This exciting and competitive arena offers a wealth of different careers including banking and risk management. This pathway is a package of AS/A-levels and enrichment activities designed for students who are clear that they want to pursue a career in financial services.

Required qualifications

Five or more A*–C grades including English language. You must have a strong interest in pursuing a career
in the financial services industry.

What will I study?

You will study the following subjects over two years:

Enrichment

You will participate in a range of enrichment activities which will give you competitive advantage when
stepping into the finance industry. These activities will include some of the following:

  • an internship at a recognised financial institution
  • specialist workshops and guidance sessions with industry professionals to support your career progression
  • Proshare – a team-based, nationwide shares investment competition
  • Young Enterprise – you will set up and run your own company with other students.

What will I be able to progress to?

This pathway is excellent preparation for further study at university on courses including financial services, banking, accounting, business management and economics. After university or instead of further study, you could progress to specialist financial services roles including retail banking, corporate banking,
insurance broking, risk management, investment management and financial broking.