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Finance and Investment (with foundation year) at Coventry University - UCAS

Coventry University

Degree level: Undergraduate

Finance and Investment (with foundation year)

Course options

2025 - 20262026 - 2027
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Coventry 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. Sharpen your understanding of the broad finance and investment area, from corporate finance and international finance to corporate governance and banking. Unlock the power of financial markets and economic policy analysis with a degree designed to blend real-world economics, financial insight and practical skills for tomorrow’s finance and economics professionals. Foundation year The foundation year aims to provide a credible broad-based preparatory course that will equip you with the necessary skills and competencies to study at degree level. Degree

  • Learn about financial derivatives, financial regulation, investment, risk and portfolio management.
  • Develop the specialist expertise and practical skills required for roles in investment banking, fund management, asset management, corporate finance and wider financial services.
  • With a strong foundation in finance and investment, combined with analytical, research and quantitative skills, you should be well-prepared for a career in financial services, banking, investment banking, asset and wealth management or broader finance roles.
Why you should study this course Foundation year Supports you to gain the academic skills required for degree-level study.Provides a grounding in key areas of finance and economics. Degree
  • Explore finance theories and how they're applied to solve real-world problems. Learn statistical software widely used in finance and banking sectors.
  • Gain hands-on experience of market-leading financial databases such as Bloomberg, LSEG Workspace, Fitch Connect and Bureau van Dijk.
  • Obtain professional certification in key financial database skills (Bloomberg, LSEG Workspace) at no additional cost.
  • Learn from guest speakers from banking and financial backgrounds.
  • Previous speakers include those working at organisations such as the CFA Institute, CFA Society UK and the Chartered Insurance Institute.
  • Enrich your student experience by becoming a member of a student-led society such as the Investment Society or the Economics Society.
  • Build your network and take part in visits to financial institutions. Previous visits include Bloomberg, Cooper Parry Wealth and Fidelity International.2
See our website for further details.

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 - 30 Credits Finance and Capital Markets - 30 Credits Business Economics - 30 Credits Global Economics - 30 Credits 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 one Modules

  • Principles of Economics - 30 Credits
  • Principles of Finance - 30 Credits
  • Quanitiative and Academic Skills - 30 Credits
  • Ethics, Sustainability and Entrepreneurship - 30 Credits
Year Two Applied Econometrics and Research Skills - 30 Credits Corporate and Behavioural Finance - 30 Credits Financial Regulation and Governance - 30 Credits Financial Derivatives and International FInance - 30 Credits Placement Year There’s no better way to find out what you love doing than trying it out for yourself, which is why a work placement* can often be beneficial. Work placements usually occur between your second and final year of study. They’re a great way to help you explore your potential career path and gain valuable work experience, whilst developing transferable skills for the future. If you choose to do a work placement year, you will pay a reduced tuition fee* of £1,250. For more information, please go to the fees and funding section of the Coventry website. During this time you will receive guidance from your employer or partner institution, along with your assigned academic mentor who will ensure you have the support you need to complete your placement. Whilst we would like to give you all the information about our placement/study abroad offering here, it is often tailored for each course every year and depending on the length of placement or study abroad opportunities that are secured. Therefore, the placement and study abroad arrangements vary per course and per student. Request further information about going on a placement or study abroad year on the Coventry website. Final Year Undergraduate Project - 30 Credits Investment Analysis - 30 Credits Portfolio Management - 30 Credits FinTech and Sustainable Finance - 30 Credits [Choose from one of two modules] Insurance and Pensions - 30 Credits [Choose from one of two modules] For detailed module information please visit the course page on the Coventry University website.

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

14Jan

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

We’re here to help you achieve your study goals. If your qualifications or expected levels of grades differ from those outlined above, chat with our admissions team and between us we will explore the possibilities open to you. We accept a range of qualifications and our study experience is designed to give you options and support from the start. Contact us via our website to find out more.

Student Outcomes

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Fees and funding

Tuition fees

England £5760* Year 1
Northern Ireland £5760* Year 1
Scotland £5760* Year 1
Wales £5760* Year 1
Channel Islands £5760* Year 1
Republic of Ireland £5760* Year 1

*This is a provisional fee and subject to change.

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

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 . The fees listed above reflect the Foundation year tuition fee only. To view the degree tuition fees and the most up to date fee information please check the relevant course page of the Coventry University website. Please note, this course with a 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 visit our website to find out about our international pathways. www.coventry.ac.uk
Finance and Investment (with foundation year) at Coventry University - UCAS