What you need to know about the SII Diploma
Entry qualifications
Syllabuses
Examiner's Report
Pass mark
Examination Venues
Prize
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Entry qualifications
Although there are no formal entry requirements, most candidates taking the Diploma have a good degree (2:2 or better), although not necessarily in a related discipline.
Syllabuses
The syllabuses for the SII's qualifications are regularly updated to take account of industry and regulatory change.
Bond and Fixed Interest Markets
Corporate Finance
Financial Derivatives
Fund Management
Global Operations Management
Interpretation of Financial Statements
Investment Analysis
Management Studies
Private Client Investment Advice and Management
Regulation and Compliance
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Assessment
All Diploma subjects are tested via 3 hour written papers, except for Regulation and Compliance and Investment Analysis, which are 3 hours 15 minutes.
Examiner’s Report
An Examiner’s report is published for each subject after each exam sitting. Recent reports can be found on the syllabus page.
Bond and Fixed Interest Markets
Corporate Finance
Financial Derivatives
Fund Management
Global Operations Management
Interpretation of Financial Statements
Investment Analysis
Management Studies
Private Client Investment Advice and Management
Regulation and Compliance
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Pass mark
The pass mark for all subjects is reviewed and moderated by individual subject panels after each exam sitting.
The pass mark is not published, but candidates should assume that it will be not less than 50%.
Exam grades
Distinction=Grade A. Likely to require at least 80%
Credit=Grade B. Likely to require at least 70%
Pass=Grade C.
Marginal Fail= Grade D. Within 3 marks of the pass mark.
Fail= Grade E. 30% to Grade D boundary
Unclassified=Grade U. Fail to gain 30%
Pass Rates
Pass rates for Winter 2008
Performance Reviews
Unsuccessful candidates may apply for a Marks Analysis of their exam paper. This does not constitute a remarking of the paper, but is a comment on performance, based upon the marks awarded
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Examination Venues
The Diploma modules are offered at the following venues and invigilated under the auspices of the SII:
Birmingham
Bournemouth
Bristol
Edinburgh
Glasgow
Guernsey
Isle of Man
Jersey
Leeds
London
Manchester
Examinations can also be requested in
Belfast, Dublin and
overseas.
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Time limit on gaining the Diploma
No time limit is imposed by the SII but FSA specifies time limits within which Appropriate Examinations must be achieved e.g. for the activity of advising and dealing in securities and derivatives the qualification must be passed before starting the activity. (FSA time limits vary according to the activity and should be checked on FSA's website.)
The Award
Certificates will be issued on successful completion of each paper as well as an overall certificate for the qualification.
Prize
There is an annual awards ceremony, at which subject prizes are presented to the candidates who gain the highest marks in each individual subject. There is also a Regional prize for the most successful candidate who completes the Diploma and is employed outside London, as well as the a prize for the candidate who is most successful overall.
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Who should take the Diploma?
Regulatory Recognition
What you need to know about the Diploma
Studying for the Diploma
Fees and Forms
Exam Policies
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