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.