Finance and Investment (with foundation year) BSc (Hons)

The foundation year of this Coventry University degree will be delivered from our CU Coventry campus. Course delivery from year 1 of the degree onwards will be from Coventry University campus.<br/><br/>This course aims to provide you with a solid grounding for a career path across the world of finance and investment. <br/><br/>The foundation year seeks to provide the fundamental knowledge and skill set in a range of mathematical and business principles, as well as the theories and concepts involved in investment risk and professional ethics. Students who successfully complete their foundation year will then progress onto the Finance and Investment BSc (Hons) degree within Coventry University’s Business School. <br/><br/>**Key benefits of the degree**<br/><br/><br/>* Prepare for professional qualification.<br/><br/><br/>* Our degree is mapped against the Investment Management Certificate (IMC), the benchmark entry-level qualification for the investment profession.<br/><br/><br/>* Develop practical skills in our Bloomberg Trading Floor.<br/><br/><br/>* Develop your skills in our Trading Floor, which is currently one of the largest academic trading floors in Europe, featuring 42 dual screen Bloomberg terminals. You will also have opportunities to gain hands-on experience using a range of economics and business software packages, and the chance to gain the Bloomberg Market Concepts Certificate, on successful completion of a short course (subject to availability). <br/><br/><br/>* Benefit from industry insight.<br/><br/><br/>* Teaching benefits from research and insight from corporate partners, including the regulatory bodies and leading consultancies such as Bloomberg and Fitch Connect. <br/><br/><br/>* Gain real-world exposure.<br/><br/><br/>* Prepare for a future career in finance with a work placement. <br/><br/><br/>* Access our Sigma maths and stats support centre.<br/><br/><br/>* Access maths and statistics support through drop-in sessions with experienced tutors. <br/><br/><br/>See our website for further details.

Coventry University are rated overall Gold in the Teaching Excellence Framework (TEF) 2023, recognising the high quality of their teaching and student experience. They also offer strong academic and well-being support, including their Phoenix+ programme and dedicated Success Coaches. Coventry is ranked a Top 5 Student City in England (QS Best Student Cities Index 2025), and they guarantee accommodation if you apply through Clearing.<br/> <br/>Coventry University is a modern, globally connected university with a mission to create better futures. Founded in 1843 through innovation and enterprise, they've built strong industry links to equip you with the real-world skills and creative thinking, and the confidence to make a meaningful impact.

<br/><br/>With campuses in Coventry, London, Scarborough, Dagenham, and Greenwich, you can choose to study in the best location for you.