Financial services
Specialist pathway
Two-years, level three
Do you already know that your aim is to work in finance? This exciting and competitive arena offers a wealth of different careers. This pathway is a package of AS/A-levels and enrichment activities designed for those 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 and mathematics. 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:
- A-level financial services
- A-level business studies
- two other AS/A-level subjects of your choice.
Enrichment
You will participate in a range of enrichment activities which will help you to stand out as an ambitious student keen to progress in the finance industry. These activities will include some of the following:
- an internship (extended work experience) 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, economics and law. 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.