It depends on your background and how much time you can give it each week — but here are realistic ranges for planning purposes.
| Module | Units | Typical timeline (part-time) |
|---|---|---|
| Module 1 · FSRE | FRE1, FRE2 | 6-14 weeks |
| Module 2 · Mortgages | MRT1, MRT2 | Similar range, often faster if Module 1 is already complete |
| Module 3 · Synoptic | ASEW / ASSC | Shorter — it draws on knowledge from the other four units rather than introducing new content |
A commonly used estimate for the complete five-unit qualification is around 230 hours of total study time. How that maps to calendar time depends entirely on your weekly availability:
These ranges reconcile with the "6-14 weeks" figure often quoted for Module 1 alone — that's a per-module estimate, not the total for all five units.
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Take the free assessment →Module 1 (FRE1 & FRE2) typically takes 6-14 weeks of part-time study. Completing all three modules (five units) is commonly estimated around 230 hours of total study time, spread over as little as 3 months full-time-focused or up to a year part-time.
Yes — candidates with existing mortgage or financial services experience often move faster through the regulation-heavy units, though the mortgage units still require dedicated study.
Not significantly — units can be taken in any order. Some candidates find starting with FSRE gives a foundation that makes the mortgage units faster to learn.