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UndergraduateCoventry University has participated in the Teaching Excellence Framework. These ratings were awarded in 2023, for four years.
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Course summary
The foundation year of this Coventry University degree will be delivered from our CU Coventry campus. Course delivery from year 1 of the degree onwards will be from Coventry University campus. This course aims to provide you with a solid grounding for a career path across the world of finance and investment. The foundation year seeks to provide the fundamental knowledge and skill set in a range of mathematical and business principles, as well as the theories and concepts involved in investment risk and professional ethics. Students who successfully complete their foundation year will then progress onto the Finance and Investment BSc (Hons) degree within Coventry University’s Business School. Key benefits of the degree
- Prepare for professional qualification.
- Our degree is mapped against the Investment Management Certificate (IMC), the benchmark entry-level qualification for the investment profession.
- Develop practical skills in our Bloomberg Trading Floor.
- Develop your skills in our Trading Floor, which is currently one of the largest academic trading floors in Europe, featuring 42 dual screen Bloomberg terminals. You will also have opportunities to gain hands-on experience using a range of economics and business software packages, and the chance to gain the Bloomberg Market Concepts Certificate, on successful completion of a short course (subject to availability).
- Benefit from industry insight.
- Teaching benefits from research and insight from corporate partners, including the regulatory bodies and leading consultancies such as Bloomberg and Fitch Connect.
- Gain real-world exposure.
- Prepare for a future career in finance with a work placement.
- Access our Sigma maths and stats support centre.
- Access maths and statistics support through drop-in sessions with experienced tutors.
Modules
The foundation year, which takes place at our CU Coventry premises, provides a solid base of mathematical and business skills, theories and concepts involved in investment risk and professional ethics. Modules include: Business Communication and Numeracy Finance and Capital Markets Business Economics Global Economics Progressing to the first year at Coventry University campus, you will be part of a common first year, enabling you to work alongside students doing similar courses to you, to widen your knowledge and exposure to other subject areas and professions. You will have the opportunity to collab0 creditsorate with other students, so you can share your insights and experience which will help you to develop and learn. Year 1 modules:
- Principles of Microeconomics
- Principles of Macroeconomics
- Mathematics and Statistics
- Principles of Finance
- Business Accounting
- Entrepreneurial Thinking
Assessment method
This course will be assessed using a variety of methods which will vary depending upon the module. Assessment methods include formal examinations , phase tests, essays, group work, presentations, reports, projects, coursework, exams, and individual assignments. The Coventry University Group assessment strategy ensures that our courses are fairly assessed and allows us to monitor student progression towards achieving the intended learning outcomes.
Professional bodies
Professionally accredited courses provide industry-wide recognition of the quality of your qualification.
- Chartered Insurance Institute
- European Foundation for Management Development
How to apply
31Jan
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
Please select a course option – you will then see the application code you need to use to apply for the course.
Points of entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
- Foundation
Entry requirements
Qualification requirements
UCAS Tariff - 72 points
GCSE/National 4/National 5
All applications are considered on an individual basis and the whole application is reviewed which includes previous and predicted qualifications, experience, reference and your motivation to study the course.
Student Outcomes
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Employment after 15 months (Most common jobs)
Go onto work and study
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Fees and funding
Tuition fees
| England | £7950 | Year 1 |
| Northern Ireland | £7950 | Year 1 |
| Scotland | £7950 | Year 1 |
| Wales | £7950 | Year 1 |
| Channel Islands | £7950 | Year 1 |
| Republic of Ireland | £7950 | Year 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
Please note: UK (home) tuition fees for the degree years will be charged at the current Coventry University UK (home) degree fee level. This was set at £9,250 for the 24/25 academic year.
This course with foundation year is not currently available to international students. If you do not meet the entry requirements to directly join year 1 of the degree, please take a look at our International Pathways Programme for additional options. www.coventry.ac.uk/international-students-hub/international-pathways/
Provider information
CU Coventry
8 Mile Lane
Coventry
CV1 2TU