Accounting and Finance
Subject lead: Mr Murphy, The Green School for Girls
Accounting and Finance provides students with a comprehensive understanding of startup business creation, enterprise growth, financial viability and strategic innovation in the UK and Global business contexts
This programme can be studied alongside two A-Levels, or one A-Level with either AAQ Extended Certificate in Health and Social Care, or CTEC Extended Certificate in Sport and Physical Activity or the Applied Diploma in Criminology
The V-Level in Accounting and Finance is for learners who are interested in business and like to learn through a structured, applied learning context with a view to develop practical skills to help further education or your own entrepreneurial ventures.
How will it be assessed?
V-Level Accounting and Finance - Two year modular course
Exam Board - TBC
The V-Level is a level 3 qualification equivalent to one A-level
The course is assessed through a mix of:
- Internally assessed applied assignments (60%)
- Externally set exams (40%)
The qualification is graded from A*-E alongside P for pass and U for ungraded. The final grade will be an accumulation of all assessed work.
Where will it lead?
The Level 3 V Level in Accounting and Finance will equip you with the academic foundation and practical skills needed to progress to higher education of an alternative workplace pathway:
- Higher education - Degrees in Entrepreneurship, Business Management, Innovation and Business Design, Marketing and International Business
- Higher and Degree Apprenticeships - Roles including Commercial Finance Analysis, Junior Project Managers and Digital Marketing Specialist
- Venture Creation - An opportunity to startup a sole trader business or social enterprise
The level 3 V Level qualification is equivalent to A-level standard and will fulfil UCAS entry requirements to study for Business related or other degrees at university.
Entry requirements
Grade 4 (or above) in English Language and in Maths.