Financial Studies
at Uxbridge High School, Uxbridge · school or sixth form
What the college says
This unit, taught in year 13, teachers students about the sustainability of peoples' financial planning and the sustainability of the financial services system and industry as a whole. Students take a wider lens on what is happening and what has happening in the world of finance and how the biggest service industry in the UK has a dramatic effect on the world around us. Examples of topics include: interest rates; inflation; the recession; natural disasters; insurance; ethics in the financial industry.
What you need to get on
5 GCSE A* to C including English and Maths
How you are assessed
One subject in depth, assessed largely through coursework and projects.
What this level means
The A-level-equivalent step, and what universities and employers ask for.
Is it open to 16 to 18 year olds?
Approved for 16 to 18 study on the government's Section 96 list.
Where it runs
Uxbridge High School
The Greenway, Uxbridge, UB8 2PR
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Who else teaches this exact qualification
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