Financial Services - BA (Hons) - Part-time Distance-Learning

The BA (Hons) Financial Services (Flexible) programme is a "top up" programme, entered at Year 3 or 4. Study is on a part-time, distance learning basis for a period of between one and four years, depending upon the initial entry qualification. This course will provide you with a sound knowledge of finance and the financial services sector, as well as developing business skills that can be used across a range of careers and industries.

This programme is designed for those that already have a financial services related professional qualification, such as MIOBS, ACII, and AFPC. There are a number of pathway options available - the Banking Pathway (for MIOBS qualified entrants), the Insurance Pathway (for ACII qualified entrants) and the Financial Planning Pathway (for holders of FPC and AFPC qualifications). The course has been developed in consultation with Scotland's leading financial institutions to meet the growing need for staff within the financial services industry. It is one of only two honours degree programmes in Scotland to be delivered in this subject area. This course will provide you with a sound knowledge of finance and the financial services sector, as well developing your business skills that can be used across a range of industries: time management, project management, communication, and collection and management of data and IT, are all transferable skills which will all serve you well whatever your eventual field of work. View Full Screen

What's involved This flexible course is studied part-time through distance learning. You will be provided with a range of distance learning material to study in your own time. Specialist routes include: banking pathway financial planning pathway insurance pathway Below you'll find an indication of the subjects you could study on this course. These will be supplemented by choices from a course-specific option pool: Year 3 Financial Services Decision Making & Planning 1 or Planning Personal Finance; Financial Services Decision Making & Planning 2; Marketing Financial Services; Advanced Personal Financial Planning; Corporate Risk Management; Risk Management in the Private Sector or Risk Management in the Public Sector (work-based modules) Year 4 Central Banking, Dissertation, plus option modules from: Monetary Theory & Policy; Financial Services Risk Management; Financial Services Decision Making & Planning 2; Marketing Financial Services; Corporate Risk Management; Economics of Business Strategy; Global Financial Markets; Management of Financial Institutions; Regulatory Risk Management

Requirements at a glance Entry to the course To apply you'll need to be either a member of the Chartered Institute of Bankers of Scotland; or an associate of the Chartered Insurance Institute; or a holder of a Financial Planning Certificate; or have an equivalent qualification.Fees Table Fees 2012/132013/14 Scottish/EU £305£305per 20 creditsRest of UK £305£305per 20 creditsOverseas£305£305per 20 credits Fees displayed are correct at the time of publication but the University Court reserves the right to make changes in fees at any time, and without notice, before or after the student's admission to the University. Tuition fees are reviewed annually and will rise each year during your programme of study, at least in line with inflation.