Who should study the ACII 'top-up'?
Please note that this qualification is being phased out and is only available to students currently registered.
The ACII 'top-up' is for those who have completed the ACII. As well as providing you with expert knowledge and skills, the ACII 'top-up' allows you to add a BSc (Hons) degree and Aifs to your existing ACII. On completion of the 'top-up' you will be able to use the designatory letters BSc (Hons) ACIB, demonstrating commitment to your industry.
What does the course cover?
To gain the 'top-up', students must complete all four core modules:
View syllabus by clicking on the links above.
Entry requirements
You must have completed the ACII.
If you completed your ACII prior to 2004, you will automatically gain entrance to this 'top-up' programme. Students who completed after 2004 should contact the ifs School of Finance Student Guidance team, who will be able to identify the full range of exemptions available to you.
Qualification level
The full degree is assessed at UK undergraduate degree level.
Who awards the qualification?
The BSc (Hons) in Financial Services and the Associateship of the ifs School of Finance are dual awards from The University of Manchester and the ifs School of Finance.
Study time
You are advised that each module requires approximately 300 hours study time including 40 hours of tuition support. Each course of study allows for 20 weeks of tuition support.
Study support
On registration all students will receive the following:
Examinations
Core modules comprise two assessment components:
NB: Management and Organizations in Financial Services and Risk Analysis and Evaluation modules have two coursework assignments.
How do I study?
Distance learning, Approved Provider or flexible learning. See Study support and exam information for Degrees for more.
Time limit
You have a time limit of six years from your first BSc/Associateship registration to complete the qualification. You will not be allowed to re-register for the qualification if you do not complete within this time limit.
Please note that the BSc/Associateship is currently being phased out. The phase out table charts the phase out of each module.
Cost
To register for an ifs School of Finance/UoM validated qualification you are required to be a member of the ifs. The fee is non-refundable if you cancel your membership, cancel your registration or withdraw from a module. New members are required to pay the membership registration fee.
Further information about ifs membership.
| Qualification/module | Fee | |
| The module fee | BSc Core | £695.00 |
| ifs membership fee (annual) | All ifs/UoM | £80.00* |
| UoM registration fee | All ifs/UoM | £80.00 (one-off payment) |
*Students joining between 1 July and 31 December are only required to pay half the annual subscription fee.
The ifs membership fee applies until 31 December 2006. The UoM registration fee and module fees apply until 1 April 2006 and will be reviewed in 2007.
How to register
By phone - call Customer and Student Enquiries on +44 (0) 1227 818609. Please have your VISA/MasterCard/Debit card handy when you call.
More information
Call Customer and Student Enquiries on +44 (0) 1227 818609 or email customerservices@ifslearning.ac.uk.
