Financial Services
| Course information | The financial services sector remains one of the most important industries in Scotland and the rest of the UK. In 2020, Scotland-based financial and related professional services employed 145,000 people across the nation and generated £13.9bn of local economic output. The UK is widely recognised as a global leader in financial services. Scotland’s vibrant financial sector is an important contributor to this strong economic position, and also benefits from its global reputation. Scotland is internationally recognised as the most important UK financial centre outside London and the Southeast, with a breadth of services including global custody, asset servicing, banking, investment management, corporate finance, general/ life assurance and pensions. Recent announcements of expansion and investment plans by financial services companies have buoyed prospects for the future, for example Tesco Banking, Virgin Money and HSBC all plan to create new jobs in Scotland. |
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| Units covered | • NPA in Financial services at SCQF level 6 • Three mandatory units from SVQ level 3 in providing financial service • Work based learning with employer |
| Entry requirements | Entry requirements • Students must have gained one or more Nat 5’s in relevant subjects by the end of S4 • Students must be studying a minimum of one or more Higher in S5 • Students must have an interest in developing greater awareness of the industry and a strong desire to work in the sector. |
| Further information | youth.employability@southlanarkshire.gov.uk |