The BSc (Hons) Finance, Investment & Risk programme provides the opportunity to study for a directly relevant degree in a business-like environment that gives unique exposure to, and immersion in, the financial services industry. The programme will enable you to develop a comprehensive knowledge and understanding of the core elements of investment and financial analysis and risk management that underpin sound decision-making. Alongside study of the broader environment in which investment banking operates, the programme will also develop your understanding of key aspects of equity markets and investments, security analysis, asset classes and bond and equity pricing as well as covering portfolio management, derivatives and alternative investments. Critically, it also provides you with the opportunity to evaluate the impact of changing regulatory and operating conditions and gain insights into and understanding of the local and global tensions in banking and financial services. You can study this programme over the standard three years or four years if you want to include a one-year industry placement, please apply to course code N301 if you would like to study the programme over 4 years.
Course Details - Modules
Up-to-date module information can be found via the course URL provided below.
https://www.libf.ac.uk/study/undergraduate/bsc-(hons)-in-finance-investment-and-risk
Course Details – Assessment Method
Up-to-date assessment information can be found via the course URL provided below.
https://www.libf.ac.uk/study/undergraduate/bsc-(hons)-in-finance-investment-and-risk
Course Details – Professional Bodies
Professional Bodies are not listed for this Course.
How to Apply
26 January This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.
Application Codes
Course code:
N300
Institution code:
I55
Campus Name:
London
Campus code:
Points of Entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
Year 1
Year 2
Entry Requirements for Advanced Entry (Year 2 and Beyond)
120 credits in a similar degree programme at level 4. We will have to map learning based on module specifications to ensure student can enter at year 2.
International applicants
Standard Qualification Requirements
Please note that a typical offer for this programme is BBB. However, offers may vary depending on the relevance of subjects studied at A level (or equivalent). Ideal applicants will have studied an A level which involves advanced Maths including A level Mathematics, Economics, Statistics. Offers may also vary for contextualised admissions. For further clarification, please email our Admissions Team admissions@libf.ac.uk.
Access to HE Diploma applicants are expected to have successfully completed 60 credits with at least 45 credits at level 3. Ideal applicants will have achieved 30 credits at grade Distinction and 15 credits at grade Merit. Offers will vary depending on the relevance of subjects studied. Please contact admissions@libf.ac.uk for further information.
Please note that a typical offer for this programme is DDD. Offers will vary depending on the relevance of subjects studied. Ideal applicants will have studied a qualification which involves advanced Maths. Offers may also vary for contextualised admissions. For further clarification, please email our Admissions Team admissions@libf.ac.uk.
All applications will be considered holistically and offers will be based on qualifications, subjects studied, any relevant work experience and personal statements demonstrating a desire to work in the banking & finance industry. Offers will vary depending on the relevant of subjects studied at A level (or equivalent). Ideal applicants will have studied an A level which involves advanced Maths including A level Mathematics, Economics, Statistics. All applicants for this programme are expected to meet our standard entry criteria for English and Maths which is a grade C/ grade 4 in GCSE English Language & grade B/ grade 6 in GCSE Mathematics.
Please click the following link to find out more about qualification requirements for this course
Minimum Qualification Requirements
Minimum Further Information are not listed for this Course.
English language requirements
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Grade
AdditionalDetails
English Language Entry Requirement Information are not listed for this Course.
Unistats information
Student satisfaction :
55%
Employment after 15 months (Most common jobs):
65%
Go onto work and study:
80%
Fees and funding
EU
13000.0
Year 1
England
9250.0
Year 1
Northern Ireland
9250.0
Year 1
Scotland
9250.0
Year 1
Wales
9250.0
Year 1
Channel Islands
9250.0
Year 1
International
13000.0
Year 1
Additional Fee Information
You are expected to buy the core texts for each module. Prices range from £40-£95 per text. Where possible, you will be provided with free online copies of the core texts and reference copies are available in our Henry Grunfeld Library on campus.
Provider information
8th Floor, Peninsular House
36 Monument Street
Address3 are not listed for this Course.
City of London
EC3R 8LJ
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