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Advice For Students Studying Subject SP1
We have a range of study materials that you can use when sitting Subject SP1. We have broken the materials down into those that we consider to be 'essential' and 'highly recommended' plus those products which can make your revision very effective. Students learn in different ways so you will need to read the details of each product to see what will work for you.
For advice about which products to choose, please read our product guide. Advice on the exams, revision and our products is also available in our Tutor Talk videos.
Essential
| Product | Description | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Combined Materials Pack (CMP) | Ideal for those sitting the subject for the first time. It comprises the Study Guide, Course Notes, Mock Exam and Series X Assignments. | This is available in eBook or paper format (except the Mock Exam, which are either eBooks or accessed via the Hub). Please refer to our CMP page. |
Highly recommended
| Product | Description | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition Face-to-face/Live Online/Online Classroom | Choose from a Regular Tutorial, Block Tutorial or Online Classroom. | Please click herefor further details of the types of tuition for further details of the types of tuition and the Tuition Bulletin which details the courses available. |
| Series X Marking / Marking vouchers | We are happy to mark your attempts at the X Assignments. Objective, personalised feedback from a high quality marker will highlight areas on which to work and help with exam technique. | Marking is not included with the Series X Assignments or the CMP and you need to order it separately. Please refer to our Marking page to get more details of how you can get your scripts marked. |
| Mock Exam | An exam-standard paper to use as a realistic test of your exam preparation. | This is available in eBook or paper format. Click herefor more information on Mock Exam for more information. |
| Mock Exam Marking | Feedback on your weaknesses and areas needing more attention is really useful as you approach the exam. | Marking is not included with the Mock and you need to order it separately. Please refer to our Mock Exam Marking page for information such as deadline dates. |
| Additional Mock Pack (AMP) | Consists of two further mock exams and it is ideal if you are retaking and have already sat the Mock Exam, or if you just want some extra question practice. | AMP is only available as an eBook. Marking is not included with the AMP and you need to order two Marking Vouchers if you would like the additional mocks marked by ActEd. |
Effective Revision
| Product | Description | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Revision Notes | A set of A5 booklets which are perfect for revising on the train or tube to work. Each booklet covers one main theme of the course and includes: Core Reading with a set of integrated short questions; relevant past exam questions and solutions; plus other useful revision aids. | These are available in eBook or paper format. These can be particularly useful for retakers. See the Revision Notes page to read more details about this product. |
| ASET | Contains ActEd's solutions to recent past exam papers, plus comment and explanation. | This is available in eBook or paper format. Click herefor further guidance on ASET for further guidance. |
| Flashcards | A set of A6-sized cards that cover the key points of the subject that most students want to commit to memory. | These are available in eBook or paper format. The Flashcards page has more information. |
Advice For Students Studying Subject SP2
We have a range of study materials that you can use when sitting Subject SP2. We have broken the materials down into those that we consider to be 'essential' and 'highly recommended' plus those products which can make your revision very effective. Students learn in different ways so you will need to read the details of each product to see what will work for you.
For advice about which products to choose, please read our product guide. Advice on the exams, revision and our products is also available in our Tutor Talk videos.
Essential
| Product | Description | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Combined Materials Pack (CMP) | Ideal for those sitting the subject for the first time. It comprises the Study Guide, Course Notes, Mock Exam and Series X Assignments. | This is available in eBook or paper format (except the Mock Exam, which are either eBooks or accessed via the Hub). Please refer to our CMP page. |
Highly recommended
| Product | Description | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition Face-to-face/Live Online/Online Classroom | Choose from a Regular Tutorial, Block Tutorial or Online Classroom. | Please click herefor further details of the types of tuition for further details of the types of tuition and the Tuition Bulletin which details the courses available. |
| Series X Marking / Marking vouchers | We are happy to mark your attempts at the X Assignments. Objective, personalised feedback from a high quality marker will highlight areas on which to work and help with exam technique. | Marking is not included with the Series X Assignments or the CMP and you need to order it separately. Please refer to our Marking page to get more details of how you can get your scripts marked. |
| Mock Exam | An exam-standard paper to use as a realistic test of your exam preparation. | This is available in eBook or paper format. Click herefor more information on Mock Exam for more information. |
| Mock Exam Marking | Feedback on your weaknesses and areas needing more attention is really useful as you approach the exam. | Marking is not included with the Mock and you need to order it separately. Please refer to our Mock Exam Marking page for information such as deadline dates. |
| Additional Mock Pack (AMP) | Consists of two further mock exams and it is ideal if you are retaking and have already sat the Mock Exam, or if you just want some extra question practice. | AMP is only available as an eBook. Marking is not included with the AMP and you need to order two Marking Vouchers if you would like the additional mocks marked by ActEd. |
Effective Revision
| Product | Description | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Revision Notes | A set of A5 booklets which are perfect for revising on the train or tube to work. Each booklet covers one main theme of the course and includes: Core Reading with a set of integrated short questions; relevant past exam questions and solutions; plus other useful revision aids. | These are available in eBook or paper format. These can be particularly useful for retakers. See the Revision Notes page to read more details about this product. |
| ASET | Contains ActEd's solutions to recent past exam papers, plus comment and explanation. | This is available in eBook or paper format. Click herefor further guidance on ASET for further guidance. |
| Flashcards | A set of A6-sized cards that cover the key points of the subject that most students want to commit to memory. | These are available in eBook or paper format. The Flashcards page has more information. |
| Sound Revision | A set of audio files, designed to help you remember the most important aspects of the Core Reading. | The recordings cover the majority of the course, split into a number of manageable topics based on the chapters in the Course Notes. |
Advice For Students Studying Subject SP4
We have a range of study materials that you can use when sitting Subject SP4. We have broken the materials down into those that we consider to be 'essential' and 'highly recommended' plus those products which can make your revision very effective. Students learn in different ways so you will need to read the details of each product to see what will work for you.
For advice about which products to choose, please read our product guide. Advice on the exams, revision and our products is also available in our Tutor Talk videos.
Essential
| Product | Description | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Combined Materials Pack (CMP) | Ideal for those sitting the subject for the first time. It comprises the Study Guide, Course Notes, Mock Exam and Series X Assignments. | This is available in eBook or paper format (except the Mock Exam, which are either eBooks or accessed via the Hub). Please refer to our CMP page. |
Highly recommended
| Product | Description | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition Face-to-face/Live Online/Online Classroom | Choose from a Regular Tutorial, Block Tutorial or Online Classroom. | Please click herefor further details of the types of tuition for further details of the types of tuition and the Tuition Bulletin which details the courses available. |
| Series X Marking / Marking vouchers | We are happy to mark your attempts at the X Assignments. Objective, personalised feedback from a high quality marker will highlight areas on which to work and help with exam technique. | Marking is not included with the Series X Assignments or the CMP and you need to order it separately. Please refer to our Marking page to get more details of how you can get your scripts marked. |
| Mock Exam | An exam-standard paper to use as a realistic test of your exam preparation. | This is available in eBook or paper format. Click herefor more information on Mock Exam for more information. |
| Mock Exam Marking | Feedback on your weaknesses and areas needing more attention is really useful as you approach the exam. | Marking is not included with the Mock and you need to order it separately. Please refer to our Mock Exam Marking page for information such as deadline dates. |
| Additional Mock Pack (AMP) | Consists of two further mock exams and it is ideal if you are retaking and have already sat the Mock Exam, or if you just want some extra question practice. | AMP is only available as an eBook. Marking is not included with the AMP and you need to order two Marking Vouchers if you would like the additional mocks marked by ActEd. |
Effective Revision
| Product | Description | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Revision Notes | A set of A5 booklets which are perfect for revising on the train or tube to work. Each booklet covers one main theme of the course and includes: Core Reading with a set of integrated short questions; relevant past exam questions and solutions; plus other useful revision aids. | These are available in eBook or paper format. These can be particularly useful for retakers. See the Revision Notes page to read more details about this product. |
| ASET | Contains ActEd's solutions to recent past exam papers, plus comment and explanation. | This is available in eBook or paper format. Click herefor further guidance on ASET for further guidance. |
| Flashcards | A set of A6-sized cards that cover the key points of the subject that most students want to commit to memory. | These are available in eBook or paper format. The Flashcards page has more information. |
| Sound Revision | A set of audio files, designed to help you remember the most important aspects of the Core Reading. | The recordings cover the majority of the course, split into a number of manageable topics based on the chapters in the Course Notes. |
Advice For Students Studying Subject SP5
We have a range of study materials that you can use when sitting Subject SP5. We have broken the materials down into those that we consider to be 'essential' and 'highly recommended' plus those products which can make your revision very effective. Students learn in different ways so you will need to read the details of each product to see what will work for you.
For advice about which products to choose, please read our product guide. Advice on the exams, revision and our products is also available in our Tutor Talk videos.
Essential
| Product | Description | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Combined Materials Pack (CMP) | Ideal for those sitting the subject for the first time. It comprises the Study Guide, Course Notes, Mock Exam and Series X Assignments. | This is available in eBook or paper format (except the Mock Exam, which are either eBooks or accessed via the Hub). Please refer to our CMP page. |
Highly recommended
| Product | Description | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition Face-to-face/Live Online/Online Classroom | Choose from a Regular Tutorial, Block Tutorial or Online Classroom. | Please click herefor further details of the types of tuition for further details of the types of tuition and the Tuition Bulletin which details the courses available. |
| Series X Marking / Marking vouchers | We are happy to mark your attempts at the X Assignments. Objective, personalised feedback from a high quality marker will highlight areas on which to work and help with exam technique. | Marking is not included with the Series X Assignments or the CMP and you need to order it separately. Please refer to our Marking page to get more details of how you can get your scripts marked. |
| Mock Exam | An exam-standard paper to use as a realistic test of your exam preparation. | This is available in eBook or paper format. Click herefor more information on Mock Exam for more information. |
| Mock Exam Marking | Feedback on your weaknesses and areas needing more attention is really useful as you approach the exam. | Marking is not included with the Mock and you need to order it separately. Please refer to our Mock Exam Marking page for information such as deadline dates. |
| Additional Mock Pack (AMP) | Consists of two further mock exams and it is ideal if you are retaking and have already sat the Mock Exam, or if you just want some extra question practice. | AMP is only available as an eBook. Marking is not included with the AMP and you need to order two Marking Vouchers if you would like the additional mocks marked by ActEd. |
Effective Revision
| Product | Description | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Revision Notes | A set of A5 booklets which are perfect for revising on the train or tube to work. Each booklet covers one main theme of the course and includes: Core Reading with a set of integrated short questions; relevant past exam questions and solutions; plus other useful revision aids. | These are available in eBook or paper format. These can be particularly useful for retakers. See the Revision Notes page to read more details about this product. |
| ASET | Contains ActEd's solutions to recent past exam papers, plus comment and explanation. | This is available in eBook or paper format. Click herefor further guidance on ASET for further guidance. |
| Flashcards | A set of A6-sized cards that cover the key points of the subject that most students want to commit to memory. | These are available in eBook or paper format. The Flashcards page has more information. |
Advice For Students Studying Subject SP6
We have a range of study materials that you can use when sitting Subject SP6. We have broken the materials down into those that we consider to be 'essential' and 'highly recommended' plus those products which can make your revision very effective. Students learn in different ways so you will need to read the details of each product to see what will work for you.
For advice about which products to choose, please read our product guide. Advice on the exams, revision and our products is also available in our Tutor Talk videos.
Essential
| Product | Description | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Combined Materials Pack (CMP) | Ideal for those sitting the subject for the first time. It comprises the Study Guide, Course Notes, Textbooks, Mock Exam and Series X Assignments. |
This subject has moved away from the traditional "Core Reading" approach. Instead, the majority of the Core Reading is replaced by references to the textbooks:
Options, Futures and other Derivatives by J. C. Hull, (11th Ed),
Financial calculus: an introduction to derivative pricing by M. Baxter and A. Rennie As a result ActEd's Course Notes are not intended to be used as a stand-alone course. Instead, the notes aim to summarise the key principles and results and to explain in more detail the most difficult topics in the Syllabus. Series X Assignments have been produced as normal. You can purchase the textbooks separately if you wish to. The CMP (including the textbook) is available in print or as eBooks. |
Highly recommended
| Product | Description | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | Choose from a Regular Tutorial or Block Tutorial. | Please click herefor further details of the types of tuition for further details of the types of tuition and the Tuition Bulletin which details the courses available. |
| Series X Marking / Marking vouchers | We are happy to mark your attempts at the X Assignments. Objective, personalised feedback from a high quality marker will highlight areas on which to work and help with exam technique. | Marking is not included with the Series X Assignments or the CMP and you need to order it separately. Please refer to our Marking page to get more details of how you can get your scripts marked. |
| Mock Exam | An exam-standard paper to use as a realistic test of your exam preparation. | This is available in eBook or paper format. Click herefor more information on Mock Exam for more information. |
| Mock Exam Marking | Feedback on your weaknesses and areas needing more attention is really useful as you approach the exam. | Marking is not included with the Mock and you need to order it separately. Please refer to our Mock Exam Marking page for information such as deadline dates. |
| Additional Mock Pack (AMP) | Consists of two further mock exams and it is ideal if you are retaking and have already sat the Mock Exam, or if you just want some extra question practice. | AMP is only available as an eBook. Marking is not included with the AMP and you need to order two Marking Vouchers if you would like the additional mocks marked by ActEd. |
Effective Revision
| Product | Description | More information |
|---|---|---|
| ASET | Contains ActEd's solutions to recent past exam papers, plus comment and explanation. | This is available in eBook or paper format. Click herefor further guidance on ASET for further guidance. |
Advice For Students Studying Subject SP7
We have a range of study materials that you can use when sitting Subject SP7. We have broken the materials down into those that we consider to be 'essential' and 'highly recommended' plus those products which can make your revision very effective. Students learn in different ways so you will need to read the details of each product to see what will work for you.
For advice about which products to choose, please read our product guide. Advice on the exams, revision and our products is also available in our Tutor Talk videos.
Essential
| Product | Description | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Combined Materials Pack (CMP) | Ideal for those sitting the subject for the first time. It comprises the Study Guide, Course Notes, Mock Exam and Series X Assignments. | This is available in eBook or paper format (except the Mock Exam, which are either eBooks or accessed via the Hub). Please refer to our CMP page. |
Highly recommended
| Product | Description | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition / Online Classroom | Choose from a Regular Tutorial, Block Tutorial or Online Classroom. | Please click herefor further details of the types of tuition for further details of the types of tuition and the Tuition Bulletin which details the courses available. |
| Series X Marking / Marking vouchers | We are happy to mark your attempts at the X Assignments. Objective, personalised feedback from a high quality marker will highlight areas on which to work and help with exam technique. | Marking is not included with the Series X Assignments or the CMP and you need to order it separately. Please refer to our Marking page to get more details of how you can get your scripts marked. |
| Mock Exam | An exam-standard paper to use as a realistic test of your exam preparation. | This is available in eBook or paper format. Click herefor more information on Mock Exam for more information. |
| Mock Exam Marking | Feedback on your weaknesses and areas needing more attention is really useful as you approach the exam. | Marking is not included with the Mock and you need to order it separately. Please refer to our Mock Exam Marking page for information such as deadline dates. |
| Additional Mock Pack (AMP) | Consists of two further mock exams and it is ideal if you are retaking and have already sat the Mock Exam, or if you just want some extra question practice. | AMP is only available as an eBook. Marking is not included with the AMP and you need to order two Marking Vouchers if you would like the additional mocks marked by ActEd. |
Effective Revision
| Product | Description | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Revision Notes | A set of A5 booklets which are perfect for revising on the train or tube to work. Each booklet covers one main theme of the course and includes: Core Reading with a set of integrated short questions; relevant past exam questions and solutions; plus other useful revision aids. | These are available in eBook or paper format. These can be particularly useful for retakers. See the Revision Notes page to read more details about this product. |
| ASET | Contains ActEd's solutions to recent past exam papers, plus comment and explanation. | This is available in eBook or paper format. Click herefor further guidance on ASET for further guidance. |
| Flashcards | A set of A6-sized cards that cover the key points of the subject that most students want to commit to memory. | These are available in eBook or paper format. The Flashcards page has more information. |
Advice For Students Studying Subject SP8
We have a range of study materials that you can use when sitting Subject SP8. We have broken the materials down into those that we consider to be 'essential' and 'highly recommended' plus those products which can make your revision very effective. Students learn in different ways so you will need to read the details of each product to see what will work for you.
For advice about which products to choose, please read our product guide. Advice on the exams, revision and our products is also available in our Tutor Talk videos.
Essential
| Product | Description | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Combined Materials Pack (CMP) | Ideal for those sitting the subject for the first time. It comprises the Study Guide, Course Notes, Mock Exam and Series X Assignments. | This is available in eBook or paper format (except the Mock Exam, which are either eBooks or accessed via the Hub). Please refer to our CMP page. |
Highly recommended
| Product | Description | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition Face-to-face / Online Classroom | Choose from a Regular Tutorial, Block Tutorial or Online Classroom. | Please click herefor further details of the types of tuition for further details of the types of tuition and the Tuition Bulletin which details the courses available. |
| Series X Marking / Marking vouchers | We are happy to mark your attempts at the X Assignments. Objective, personalised feedback from a high quality marker will highlight areas on which to work and help with exam technique. | Marking is not included with the Series X Assignments or the CMP and you need to order it separately. Please refer to our Marking page to get more details of how you can get your scripts marked. |
| Mock Exam | An exam-standard paper to use as a realistic test of your exam preparation. | This is available in eBook or paper format. Click herefor more information on Mock Exam for more information. |
| Mock Exam Marking | Feedback on your weaknesses and areas needing more attention is really useful as you approach the exam. | Marking is not included with the Mock and you need to order it separately. Please refer to our Mock Exam Marking page for information such as deadline dates. |
| Additional Mock Pack (AMP) | Consists of two further mock exams and it is ideal if you are retaking and have already sat the Mock Exam, or if you just want some extra question practice. | AMP is only available as an eBook. Marking is not included with the AMP and you need to order two Marking Vouchers if you would like the additional mocks marked by ActEd. |
Effective Revision
| Product | Description | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Revision Notes | A set of A5 booklets which are perfect for revising on the train or tube to work. Each booklet covers one main theme of the course and includes: Core Reading with a set of integrated short questions; relevant past exam questions and solutions; plus other useful revision aids. | These are available in eBook or paper format. These can be particularly useful for retakers. See the Revision Notes page to read more details about this product. |
| ASET | Contains ActEd's solutions to recent past exam papers, plus comment and explanation. | This is available in eBook or paper format. Click herefor further guidance on ASET for further guidance. |
| Flashcards | A set of A6-sized cards that cover the key points of the subject that most students want to commit to memory. | These are available in eBook or paper format. The Flashcards page has more information. |
Advice For Students Studying Subject SP9
We have a range of study materials that you can use when sitting Subject SP9. We have broken the materials down into those that we consider to be 'essential' and 'highly recommended' plus those products which can make your revision very effective. Students learn in different ways so you will need to read the details of each product to see what will work for you.
For advice about which products to choose, please read our product guide. Advice on the exams, revision and our products is also available in our Tutor Talk videos.
Essential
| Product | Description | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Combined Materials Pack (CMP) | Ideal for those sitting the subject for the first time. It comprises the Study Guide, Course Notes, Textbooks, Mock Exam and Series X Assignments. |
This subject has moved away from the traditional "Core Reading" approach. Instead, the majority of the Core Reading is replaced by references to the textbooks:
Enterprise Risk Management From Incentives to Controls by J. Lam (2nd Ed),
Financial Enterprise Risk Management (2nd Ed), by Paul Sweeting, As a result ActEd's Course Notes are not intended to be used as a stand-alone course. Instead, the notes aim to summarise the key principles and results and to explain in more detail the most difficult topics in the Syllabus. Series X Assignments have been produced as normal.
There is some additional reading which is also included in the CMP. For those not ordering the CMP, the additional reading can be downloaded from
You can purchase the textbooks separately if you wish to. The CMP (including the textbook) is available in print or as eBooks. |
Highly recommended
| Product | Description | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition Face-to-face / Live Online | Choose from a Regular Tutorial or Block Tutorial. | Please click herefor further details of the types of tuition for further details of the types of tuition and the Tuition Bulletin which details the courses available. |
| Series X Marking / Marking vouchers | We are happy to mark your attempts at the X Assignments. Objective, personalised feedback from a high quality marker will highlight areas on which to work and help with exam technique. | Marking is not included with the Series X Assignments or the CMP and you need to order it separately. Please refer to our Marking page to get more details of how you can get your scripts marked. |
| Mock Exam | An exam-standard paper to use as a realistic test of your exam preparation. | This is available in eBook or paper format. Click herefor more information on Mock Exam for more information. |
| Mock Exam Marking | Feedback on your weaknesses and areas needing more attention is really useful as you approach the exam. | Marking is not included with the Mock and you need to order it separately. Please refer to our Mock Exam Marking page for information such as deadline dates. |
| Additional Mock Pack (AMP) | Consists of two further mock exams and it is ideal if you are retaking and have already sat the Mock Exam, or if you just want some extra question practice. | AMP is only available as an eBook. Marking is not included with the AMP and you need to order two Marking Vouchers if you would like the additional mocks marked by ActEd. |
Effective Revision
| Product | Description | More information |
|---|---|---|
| ASET | Contains ActEd's solutions to recent past exam papers, plus comment and explanation. | This is available in eBook or paper format. Click herefor further guidance on ASET for further guidance. |
| Revision Notes | A set of A5 booklets which are perfect for revising on the train or tube to work. Each booklet covers one main theme of the course and includes: Core Reading with a set of integrated short questions; relevant past exam questions and solutions; plus other useful revision aids. | These are available in eBook or paper format. These can be particularly useful for retakers. See the Revision Notes page to read more details about this product. |
| Flashcards | A set of A6-sized cards that cover the key points of the subject that most students want to commit to memory. | These are available in eBook or paper format. The Flashcards page has more information. |