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Phone:0141 331 8630
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Phone:0141 331 8630
Fax: 0141 331 8676
Glasgow Caledonian University
City Campus
Cowcaddens Road
Glasgow
G4 0BA
Finance, Investment & Risk
- BA (Hons)
- 4 Years
- Full-time
- 7 September 2026
- Undergraduate
- Main Site
Course summary
Become a financial expert and put your analytical and problem-solving skills to the test. Study personal finance, corporate finance, investment, banking, international finance and risk at degree level.
The financial services sector in Scotland manages over 800 billion pounds in funds and generates around £8 billion for the Scottish economy (Scottish Financial Enterprise). This course, almost unique in being targeted specifically at the sector, has a track record of producing in-demand graduates with the knowledge and expertise needed to succeed in the fast-moving world of financial services.
As its name suggests, the degree focuses on specific areas key to financial services and, indeed, to finance generally. These are: personal finance, corporate finance and investment, risk, banking and international finance
The BA (Hons) Finance, Investment and Risk course is accredited by the CII, the world's largest professional body for insurance, risk and financial services. You’ll be offered free student membership of the CII, which gives you access to online resources and local industry and networking events. You’ll also have the option of taking certain additional CII units at a discounted rate.
The department also organises its own events for students, where they can meet and chat with a range of industry professionals.
How to apply
Apply by
14 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:
- N390
- Institution code:
- G42
- Campus name:
- Main Site
- Campus Code:
- -
Points of entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
- Year 1
- Year 2
- Year 3
Entry requirements for advanced entry (i.e. into Year 2 and beyond)
Entry requirements
A levelBCC
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)DMM
Access to HE Diploma
Applications are considered from applicants with a relevant Access course.
Scottish HigherBBBB
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme26 points
IB Diploma 26 points
Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017)H2, H2, H3, H3
Scottish HNCPass
Level 2 Entry:
15 credit SQA HNC Accounting, HNC Financial Services, HNC Business with graded unit B or HNC Accounting (Next Gen) Achieved with Merit
Scottish HNDPass
Level 3 Entry
SQA HND Accounting, HND Business or HND Financial Services, HND Finance Risk and Business with graded units AAB/AB or Next Gen HND Accounting, Achieved with Merit (Preference is applicants should be taking Financial Markets optional module)
Foundation Apprenticeship (SCQF Level 6)Pass
Accepted as equivalent to one Higher at grade B as part of the overall grade profile of Highers required for entry. Any essential subjects at Higher should still be achieved in addition to the Foundation Apprenticeship.
T LevelM
T Level in Accounting or Finance with Merit
Minimum Qualification Requirements
Scottish Higher BCCC
English language requirements
| Test | Grade | Additional details |
|---|---|---|
| IELTS (Academic) | 6 | Overall score of 6.0 with the minimum of 5.5 in each element |
Historical entry grades data
This section shows the range of grades that students who received offers were previously accepted on to this course with (learn more).
It is designed to support your research but does not guarantee whether you will or won't get a place.
Admissions teams consider various factors, including interviews, subject requirements, and entrance tests. Check all course entry requirements for eligibility.
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Historical entry grades report
This report uses your grades to show how students with similar results have done when applying to this course in the past. Sometimes, there isn’t data for every possible set of grades. When that happens, universities and colleges occasionally fill in the gaps for sets of grades that are typically accepted.
Fees and funding
Tuition fees
Per year tuition fees
| Location | Fee | Year |
|---|
Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website.
Additional fee information
For further information please visit our website www.gcu.ac.uk/study/tuitionfees
Additional costs may apply to students on this programme. Please check the fees and funding section of the programme page on the GCU website for specific details.
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