Bachelor of Arts [B.A] (Finance and Investment)
Field of Study:
£18,070/Yr
Currently recognised by the Chartered Institute for Securities & Investment (CISI) and the Chartered Financial Analyst Society of the UK (CFA UK) and accredited by the Chartered Insurance Institute (CII), this BA in Finance and Investment (Hons) at Coventry University will suit those who intend to pursue a professional career in financial services sector, in areas such as investment advice, insurance, pensions, and wealth management. The revised programme will be seeking recognition from these professional bodies.
We aim to not only equip you with detailed financial knowledge, understanding and skills, but also provide an opportunity to graduate with both a degree and professional qualification. As part of the course, you will study towards the Chartered Institute for Securities & Investment (CISI) professional qualification, namely the Investment Advice Diploma (IAD). This is dependant on the revised programme being successfully recognised by the professional body and the outcome will be confirmed by August 2017.
Career prospects
Our degree is designed to teach practical skills and experience to allow you the opportunity to learn how to give sound financial advice and make effective financial decisions.
YouÕll have opportunities to benefit from a wide range of desirable professional skills, including: team working; critical evaluation; self-directed learning; problem-solving; action planning and organising; written and oral communication; presentation; questioning and listening. The following personal qualities will also be addressed in each of the skills modules: achievement orientation; initiative and creativity; self-confidence; decisiveness; reflectiveness; adaptability and flexibility.
On successful completion, you should be well placed to pursue professional positions with financial institutions, including investment advisory services; commercial banks; brokerage firms; insurance companies; and finance companies. You could also enter the finance departments of non-financial corporations, non-profit institutions and governmental agencies.Ê
Important Dates
Event | Application Date |
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Application Deadline for 2024 Intake | |
Tuition Fees
Year | 1st Year Fees |
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Tuition Fee | £18070 (GBP 18070) |
Other Expenses
Head | Avg Cost Per Year |
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Housing | £9288 (GBP 9288) |
Food | £3096 (GBP 3096) |
Total Cost | £12384 (GBP 12384) |
Eligibility & Entry Requirement
Academic Eligibility:
- Students must achieve an overall score of 60% minimum in the standard XII examination.
- Students also have 65% in Maths and 65% in one from subjects such as Physics/ Chemistry/ Electronics/ Engineering/ Further Mathematics/ Computer Science/ Computing/ Design Tech.
Indian Student Eligibility:
Indian students are eligible to apply if they complete one of the following eligibility criteria:
- Students must achieve 60% overall achieved in a 3 or 4 years Engineering or Technology Diploma.
- Students must achieve an overall score of 60% minimum in the Standard XII examination with a minimum of 65% in the key relevant subject; i.e. Biology, Chemistry, Physics.
- 60% in Standard XII English language from certain examination boards only (Central boards, Maharashtra, West Bengal, Karnataka, Tamil Nadu, Andhra Pradesh, Kerala, and Uttarakhand).
Along with the minimum eligibility requirements, international students hailing from non-English speaking countries need to prove English proficiency through IELTS/TOEFL/PTE or any equivalent test to get admission to this program.
Scores Required
Scholarship Grants & Financial Aids
Name | Scholarship Per Student | Level of Study | Type | |
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Debesh Kamal Scholarship | Scholarship per student£ 1,385/Yr$1,385 | Level Of StudyBachelor | TypeMerit-Based | |
Axol Science Scholarship | Scholarship per student£ 2,000/Yr$2,000 | Level Of StudyBachelor | TypeCompany-Sponsored | |
ASID Foundation Legacy Scholarships | Scholarship per student£ 4,000/Yr$4,000 | Level Of StudyBachelor | TypeMerit-Based | |
BrokerFish International student scholarship | Scholarship per student£ 1,000/Yr$1,000 | Level Of StudyBachelor | TypeMerit-Based | |
QS scholarships | Scholarship per studentVariable Amount | Level Of StudyBachelor | TypeMerit-Based | |
VueVille Future Technology Scholarship | Scholarship per student£ 1,000/Yr$1,000 | Level Of StudyBachelor | TypeMerit-Based |
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