Cirencester College students have been recognised for their results in the Level 3 Vocational Award for Financial Studies.

Emily Buckland achieved an A*, putting her in the top 1 per cent in the country.

66 per cent of Financial Studies students achieved A*-B.

Debi Howell, from The London Institute of Banking and Finance, visited Cirencester present them with their certificates.

She also gave students the opportunity to apply for a bursary to study at the London Institute of Banking and Finance (LIBF).

The LIBF degree course provides students with a comprehensive knowledge of personal finances, including looking at the importance of budgeting and investigating a range of saving, investment and borrowing products.

Course leader Karen Lucker said, "Iā€™m really proud of all the students for the effort and dedication they have shown.

"The students have found the course beneficial as it has helped them not only with their personal finances but has given them an insight in to the financial sector where the majority are now planning to start their careers.ā€

To find out more about studying Finance at the college, go to the open day on Saturday, October 14, 10am-3pm.