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Financial Studies (CeFS)
This professional qualification in finance can be taken as part of an applied programme to provide a route into higher education and the financial services industry. It also helps you to make confident and informed choices about money. CeFS is a new innovation for Blackpool Sixth Form and many of our students go on and study in higher education especially in the business and finance sectors.
In the second year many students go on to study the Diploma in Financial Studies (Dip FS), which enables students to apply their skills to the wider financial environment. Together the CeFS and Dip FS can provide up to 120 UCAS points
Did you know?
CeFS is run by the IFS which used to be the Institute of Bankers. It has provided professional financial education for the past 130 years.
Specific requirements
There are no specific entry requirements for the course.
What will I study?
The Certificate in Financial Studies (CeFS) is taken in the Lower Sixth. The course considers the range of financial products and services available today and how to apply these to major life events. Topics include:
- What is money?
- Financial planning, and budgeting
- Financial service providers
- Consumer protection and legislation
- Making financial choices to achieve your aspirations
In the second year many students go on to study the Diploma in Financial Studies (Dip FS), which enhances their knowledge gained in the CeFS by introducing the perspectives of the financial services providers, and enabling students to apply their skills to the wider financial environment.
Together the CeFS and Dip FS can provide up to 120 UCAS points.
Assessment
100% exam
- CeFS (first year)
- Unit 1: Why Money Matters - A computer-based, multiple choice examination consisting of 50 questions and representing 25% of the overall mark for the course
- Unit 2: Risk and Reward in Personal Finance - A computerbased, multiple choice examination consisting of 35 questions and representing 35% of the overall mark for the course
- Unit 3: Making Personal Financial Judgements - A paper-based written exam testing the skills of analysis and evaluation. The exam consists of 40 questions and represents 40% of the overall mark for the course.
Students must pass all three units and score 40%+ overall Dip FS (second year)
- Unit 1: Financing the Future - A computer-based 75 minute examination consisting of 42 questions based on several case studies
- Unit 2: Financial Services: The Providers Perspective - A computer-based 75 minute examination consisting of 42 questions based on three case studies
- Unit 3: Enhancing Financial Capability - A paper-based examination based on a prereleased case study. Students answer 1 out of a choice of 2 questions. Students must pass all three units and score 40%+ overall
Where does it lead
The course will help give the student important skills for the future. It can also help those who want to progress into further study or employment in the financial services or business sectors.
Exam board: The ifs School of Finance is incorporated by royal charter and provides education to the financial services professions and to consumers.
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