Financial Studies Diploma London Institute of Banking & Finance Level 3

Applications Open - 20 November 2025 at 8am

Applications Close - 6 February 2026 at 15:00 (Except Beauty L2 which closes on the 22nd May).

General Entry Requirements:

Our level 3 Sixth Form entry requirements are five GCSEs at Grades 9-4 including Maths and English minimum Grade 4. However, please read the course information, which, provides specific details of course content and entry requirements.

For level 2 courses please read the course information.

Subjects: -

Level 3 - Enter your choices in order of preference for Level 3 courses. Students need to select the equivalent of 3 courses (Triple counts as 3), with 2 reserve options if selecting Level 3 courses. Year 12 are expected to study the equivalent of three subjects. Once we close to applicants on the 6 February the options selected will be reviewed and if required we will be in contact.

Level 2 - just add the course required, eg beauty, finance or fitness. However, please look up all entry requirements for individual subjects as some subjects require specific subjects and grades.

Timetable Blocks- Please read carefully: Level 3 Courses Please select 3 subjects and 2 reserve subjects by placing them in a ranked order/ or a Pathway. Once applications close we will review all subjects requested and may be in contact at this time to discuss your chosen subjects further.

Additional optional qualifications such as Arts Award (Gold),Core Maths, Further Maths and the EPQ are not applied for at the Kent Choice stage further information will be provided in the 6th Form induction if you would like to undertake this course in addition to your core qualifications.

How to Apply - Via Kent Choices or through link on our website https://www.hernebayhigh.org/sixth-form/how-to-apply

Further Information: We reserve the right to withdraw courses if insufficient numbers are attracted.

Any queries, please contact 6form@hernebayhigh.org

The transferable skills developed are also valuable for further study in unrelated disciplines and the financial capability content and skills support students in making informed decisions about the value of personal, employment and study options and budgeting whilst studying.

Possible visit to The London Institute of Banking and Finance University in London. We encourage all of our students to undertake work experience within the financial sector.

• Year 12

Unit 1 (Terms 1 - 3) - Financial Capability for the Immediate and Short Term. Unit 1 introduces students to the financial services industry by focusing on the interaction between money, personal finance and the financial services market place.

Unit 2 (Terms 3 - 6) - Financial Capability for the Medium and Long Term. Unit 2 requires students to plan and demonstrate an ability to manage their financial needs in the medium and long term.

• Year 13

Unit 3 (Terms 1 - 3) – Sustainability of an Individual’s Finances. Unit 3 focuses on planning personal finances in a way that is flexible and sustainable. It covers how to develop, monitor and adapt a personal financial plan and explores how external factors affect personal finances.

Unit 4 (Terms 3 - 6) - Sustainability of the Financial Services System. Unit 4 examines providers: how they are affected by changes in the external environment and how they develop, market and deliver sustainable financial services.

Students are externally assessed by the London Institute of Banking and Finance at the end of each unit by way of a multiple-choice test and an exam that requires students to provide a series of short answers based on a pre-released case

study.

2 Year Course - Normally 5 GCSE grades in the range of 9-4, including Maths and English (Minimum Grade 4)

This qualification will allow you to move onto university or directly into employment or an apprenticeship.