Finance and Investment (with foundation year) BSc (Hons)
Course Overview - 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.
Sharpen your understanding of the broad finance and investment area, from corporate finance and international finance to corporate governance and banking. Unlock the power of financial markets and economic policy analysis with a degree designed to blend real-world economics, financial insight and practical skills for tomorrow’s finance and economics professionals.
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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/>Sharpen your understanding of the broad finance and investment area, from corporate finance and international finance to corporate governance and banking. Unlock the power of financial markets and economic policy analysis with a degree designed to blend real-world economics, financial insight and practical skills for tomorrow’s finance and economics professionals.<br/><br/>Foundation year<br/>The foundation year aims to provide a credible broad-based preparatory course that will equip you with the necessary skills and competencies to study at degree level.<br/><br/>Degree<br/>* Learn about financial derivatives, financial regulation, investment, risk and portfolio management.<br/><br/><br/>* Develop the specialist expertise and practical skills required for roles in investment banking, fund management, asset management, corporate finance and wider financial services.<br/><br/><br/>* With a strong foundation in finance and investment, combined with analytical, research and quantitative skills, you should be well-prepared for a career in financial services, banking, investment banking, asset and wealth management or broader finance roles. <br/><br/><br/><strong>Why you should study this course</strong><br/><br/>Foundation year<br/>Supports you to gain the academic skills required for degree-level study.Provides a grounding in key areas of finance and economics.<br/><br/>Degree<br/>* Explore finance theories and how theyre applied to solve real-world problems. Learn statistical software widely used in finance and banking sectors.<br/><br/><br/>* Gain hands-on experience of market-leading financial databases such as Bloomberg, LSEG Workspace, Fitch Connect and Bureau van Dijk.<br/><br/><br/>* Obtain professional certification in key financial database skills (Bloomberg, LSEG Workspace) at no additional cost.<br/><br/><br/>* Learn from guest speakers from banking and financial backgrounds.<br/><br/><br/>* Previous speakers include those working at organisations such as the CFA Institute, CFA Society UK and the Chartered Insurance Institute.<br/><br/><br/>* Enrich your student experience by becoming a member of a student-led society such as the Investment Society or the Economics Society.<br/><br/><br/>* Build your network and take part in visits to financial institutions. Previous visits include Bloomberg, Cooper Parry Wealth and Fidelity International.2<br/><br/><br/>See our website for further details.
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Study Mode
Full-time
Duration
4 Years
Start Date
09/2026
Campus
CU Coventry
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Codes/info
Course Code
BFDF
Institution Code
C85
Points of Entry
Foundation
Entry Requirements
UCAS Tariff
64
Must have 5 GCSEs at A-C/4-9 including Maths and English, and at least one A2 level or a BTEC equivalent qualification
GCSE/National 4/National 5
GCSE maths and English at grade 4 / C or Functional Skills Level 2, or other equivalent Level 2 awards.
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| Region | Costs | Academic Year | Year | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| England, Northern Ireland, Scotland, Wales, Channel Islands, Republic of Ireland | £5,760 | 2025/26 | Year 1 |
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