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Financial Services

Course details
  • BA (Hons)
  • 4 Years
  • Full-time
  • 07/09/2026
  • Undergraduate
Course location
Craiglockhart Campus

Course summary

The programme is designed to supply you with the knowledge and skillset relevant to the operation of modern financial services organisations.

We developed this programme to meet the financial sector’s increasing demand for skilled graduates. The course provides students with up-to-date and relevant learning experiences, whilst equally developing the skills necessary to excel in the modern workforce.

There is flexibility within the programme structure, allowing students to follow individual specialisms. In addition, 6-month paid work experience opportunities within the financial services sector are available to students in the second trimester of Year 3.

Students from the course typically begin their career within the financial services sector shortly after graduating or use their qualification to progress into postgraduate studies.

Some of our graduates choose the entrepreneurial route, and for them, the Bright Red Triangle – the university’s start-up incubator with certified business advisors and a co-working space in heart of Edinburgh – is available to take advantage of.

Please visit our website for full course and module details.

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:
N340
Institution code:
E59
Campus name:
Craiglockhart Campus
Campus Code:
-

Points of entry

The following entry points are available for this course:

  • Year 1
  • Year 2
  • Year 3

Open days

Entry requirements

Standard Qualification requirements

UCAS Tariff - Not accepted

A level - BCC

Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016) - DMM

Minimum grades DMM (Distinction, Merit, Merit)

Access to HE Diploma - D: 12 credits M: 33 credits

Pass Access to HE Diploma in a related subject with 45 credits overall with minimum 33 Credits at Merit & 12 at Distinction.

Scottish Higher - BBBB

If you are eligible for an adjusted offer under our Contextual Admissions Policy, please see the ‘Minimum Qualification Requirements’ below.

Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Diploma (first teaching from September 2016) - DM

National Diploma D*D* (Distinction* Distinction*) in a related subject or DM (Distinction, Merit) and A level grade C.

International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme - 28 points

Award of Diploma with 28 points overall with three HL subjects at grades 6, 5, 4.

Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017) - H2, H2, H3, H3

Grades H2, H2, H3, H3 at Higher Level.

Scottish HNC - Pass

Other HNC subjects may be considered for year 1 entry where a C in the graded unit is achieved.

T Level - M

Minimum Year 2 Entry Requirements

HNC - Pass in Business with B in the graded unit or Pass in Financial Services with B in the graded unit.

Minimum Year 3 Entry Requirements

HND - Pass in Business/Financial Services with Grades BB at SCQF Level 8 in the graded units.

Minimum Qualification Requirements

Scottish Higher - BCCC

The grades listed above are our minimum entry requirements for applicants who meet our widening participation criteria. For further information about our entry requirements and our widening participation criteria as outlined within our Contextual Admissions Policy please visit our website.

English language requirements

TestGradeAdditional details
IELTS (Academic)6IELTS 6.0 overall with no component below 5.5.

Historical entry grades data BETA

This section shows the range of grades students (with UK A-Levels or Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diplomas) who received offers were previously accepted 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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Student Outcomes

Operated by the Office for Students

50 Employment after 15 months (Most common jobs)

90 Go onto work and study

The number of student respondents and response rates can be important in interpreting the data – it is important to note your experience may be different from theirs. This data will be based on the subject area rather than the specific course. Read more about this data on the Discover Uni website.

Fees and funding

Tuition fees

LocationFeeYear
Scotland£1820Year 1
England£9790Year 1
Northern Ireland£9790Year 1
Wales£9790Year 1
Republic of Ireland£9790Year 1

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

International - Year 1 £18,220 - £21,120 (See course page for details)

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