Mode of Study

Part-time

Start Date

19th Aug 2025, 32 weeks

Day(s):

Tuesday, Thursday

Time:

13:30 - 16:00

Location

City Campus

Cost

£ 0

Overview

This is a school college partnership course for school students in S4-S6.

This course is designed to equip you with skills and knowledge that will enhance your employment prospects in a wide variety of opportunities within the financial services industry.

You will have the chance to interact with industry partners from across the sector, gaining real-world experience through a series of guest speakers, site visits and workshops.

You will examine the structures, products and services of the main financial services providers and consider the impact the sector has on society. You will explore how the sector is regulated, considering consumer protection, data protection and money laundering regulations.

As well as investigating the types and range of career opportunities within the sector, you’ll develop transferable customer service skills, learning to assess and respond to the needs of others. You will learn how to create and maintain a personal budget, consider the issues surrounding borrowing and debt, and explore the concepts of paying and receiving interest. 

Attendance Pattern

• Tuesday and Thursday (1.30pm – 4pm).

Entry requirements

Minimum entry requirements

This course would suit organised, logical and detail orientated students who have achieved at least two National 4 STEM qualification and are working towards National 5’s in at least two other subjects. 

Additional selection requirements

• You'll be invited for a group and/or individual interview where you can find out more about the course and tell us why you're interested in this subject area

What you study

• Financial Services: Introduction.
• Financial Services: Personal Finance Awareness.
• Financial Services: Building Positive.
• Relationships with Customers and Colleagues.
• Financial Services: Employability Skills.

After the course

Careers

The Financial Services sector currently employs approximately 157,000 people in Scotland and is expected to continue to grow. With further study, students can move into a variety of occupations including insurance, banking and business.

Continuing Study

National 5 Financial Services is an ideal first qualification on a path through to HNC & HND to degree level qualifications in universities across Scotland.

Modern Apprenticeships are also available in the Financial Services Sector.