FAQ: Exam dates, format & pass rates

Exam dates, format & pass rates

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When do the exams run?
What is the duration and format of your exams?
Do the exams have reading time?
Can I write the exam in a different language?
What are the pass rates for your exams?
Can I have a look at some past exam papers before I enrol?

When do the exams run?

The exams are held in April & October of each year.

When you complete your enrolment form you need to indicate the exam sitting you have chosen. Confirmation of the exam date will be sent with your enrolment confirmation letter. Exam dates and times are published a year in advance and will be available to you when you become a student.

What is the duration and format of your exams?

The Certificate in Financial Fundamentals for Business is assessed by four examinations held over one day:

Module 1: Financial & Management Accounting – 2 hours
Module 2: Economics & Statistical Analysis – 1 hour
Module 3: Corporate Taxation – 1 hour
Module 4: Business Law – 1 hour (plus 10 minutes reading time)

All other exams are 3 hour duration with the exception of Corporate Finance & Funding Fast-Track which is 1.5 hours duration.

All exams are written with the exception of International Treasury Management which are a written multiple choice exams.

We publish further information on the format of each of the exams in February for an April exam and August for an October. This will be available to you in February or August when you become a student.