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Global Financial Trading at Coventry University - UCAS

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Course summary

Trading is at the core of global financial markets, encompassing arbitrage and market-making by individual traders and proprietary trading by financial institutions. An understanding of global economic fundamentals, market behaviour analysis, technical indicators, algorithmic trading and quantitative portfolio management is essential to be a successful trader.

  • Explore the main theories of economics and finance and work with economic and financial data to examine how different activities and external events affect the world.
  • Use our simulated trading floor to explore global financial market behaviour, and gain practical exposure and hands-on experience in trading.
  • This course has been developed in close collaboration with city financial traders and practitioners in this field.
  • Study the 18-month Extended Professional Practice route, to gain more practical insights and in-depth experience. See the module section for more details.
Why you should study this course
  • Industry-standard technology
Traders depend on technology for research, modelling, decision support and portfolio tracking. You’ll get exposure to industry-standard software4 and technical databases such as Bloomberg Terminals and S&P Capital IQ and their integration with Python, R and Excel. You are also encouraged to attain the Bloomberg Market Concepts (BMC) certificate to enhance your employability.
  • London location
We are at the heart of a global finance and asset management city. You will have many opportunities for access to current market participants, placements/employment and continuing personal development with financial employers.
  • Industry insight
You’ll be taught by highly qualified industry-experienced academics with sound finance knowledge who are qualified academically and professionally (staff are subject to change). You’ll also have the opportunity to attend tailored talks by experts from academia, the City of London and the real world of finance and investment.
  • Prepare for your future
This is a professionally focused programme that has been devised in close collaboration with industry experts and tailored in line with guidance from industry experts. The course also places a strong focus on ethics and professional conduct. You’ll have many opportunities to mix with employers and build your CV. Should you wish to start your own business, we offer business start-up advice and support through our Enterprise Hub.
  • Real world experience
For more in-depth experience, you can also choose to study this course over 18 months which includes a period of Extended Professional Practice. You will explore what you’ve learnt in more detail through professional experiences with a host organisation or in a campus-based professional experience. Immerse yourself in Coventry University London’s global community and emerge as a talented, career-ready graduate with an international outlook.

Modules

Economics for Financial Markets - 15 credits Quantitative and Research Methods - 15 credits Equity Markets and Analysis - 15 credits Fixed Income Markets and Analysis - 15 credits Econometrics for Finance - 15 credits Algorithmic Trading - 15 credits Stochastic Finance - 15 credits Derivatives and Alternative Investment - 15 credits Final Semester Project options Choose one of the following: Dissertation - 60 credits Internship and Consulting Project2 - 60 credits Simulation Project - 60 credits Please see website for more detailed information.

Assessment method

Assessment methods may include: Phase tests Essays Group work Presentations Projects Exams 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.


Entry requirements

An honours undergraduate degree (minimum 2:2) in Accounting, Finance, Economics or any other area with a strong quantitative background or equivalent is required. Other applications, where the entry requirements have not been met but professional qualifications (equivalent to level 6) can be evidenced, will be considered on a case-by-case basis. Finance related work experience in private, public or third sectors (a minimum of two years would be desirable) will be considered on a case-by-case basis. For International applicants please refer to the website for more information.


Fees and funding

Tuition fees

England £11200 Whole course
Northern Ireland £11200 Whole course
Scotland £11200 Whole course
Wales £11200 Whole course
Channel Islands £11200 Whole course
EU £20050 Whole course
International £20050 Whole course

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

No additional fees or cost information has been supplied for this course, please contact the provider directly.
Global Financial Trading at Coventry University - UCAS