About this course

Keen to develop your skills and understanding of Financial Studies. Then our Level 3 BTEC Foundation Diploma in Business (and Financial Studies) followed by BTEC Extended Diploma in Business (and Financial Studies) is the perfect choice for you! Based at our City Centre campus in Cardiff, students will achieve a practical, work related qualification, which is the equivalent to three A Levels. Studying in the College's dedicated classrooms and facilities, pupils will learn by completing projects and assignments that are based upon realistic, workplace situations, activities and demands.

What you will study

The Level 3 Foundation Diploma is studied in the first year and is made up of 6 units:

Personal and Business Finance
Recording Financial Transactions
Effective Management of Personal Debt
Exploring Business
Developing a Marketing Plan
Managing an Event

Successful completion of Year 1 will lead to a transfer to the Level 3 Extended Diploma in the second year and the study of a further 7 units including Financial Statements for Specific Businesses, Investment Opportunities and Financial Planning, Insurance Principles and Policies and Legal Principles and Ethics in Financial Services.
In addition, students will undertake the advanced Welsh Baccalaureate.

Career Ready

When you have chosen your course, we highly recommend you register to the Career Ready programme. This is a programme that runs alongside your course to ensure a transformational journey, and it will help you to enter the world of work or university with confidence, skills and professional networks, which are needed to fulfil your potential.
We will provide you with a mentor, workplace visits, master classes and work based experiences, which may include an internship. All of which will build on your studies, to help you develop the skills and confidence needed to succeed in your future careers.

Entry requirements

5 GCSEs Grades A* - C including English Language and Maths (or equivalent) or Business Level 2 qualification with Merit profile. International students will require an IELTS score of 6.5 or above.

Important points

The College welcomes contact with parents/guardians of students who are under 18.
Additional support is available for students with learning difficulties and disabilities.
Cardiff and Vale College is committed to inclusion and values diversity. We are determined to promote equality of opportunity and to treat everyone fairly and with respect.
Cardiff and Vale College reserves the right to make changes to this course without prior notice.
Course fees are subject to change. Your fee will be confirmed prior to enrolment.
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Courses can only run if there are sufficient numbers.
Please note, if you choose three or more course choices, then you may be referred for a careers appointment first. This does not apply to A Level or GCSE choices.