15Feb
PostgraduateCourse 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.
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. We recognise a breadth of qualifications, speak to one of our advisers today to find out how we can help you.
Fees and funding
Tuition fees
No fee information has been provided for this 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
2025/26 fees TBC. Please see our website for latest information.
Provider information
Coventry University London
University House
109-117 Middlesex Street
London
E1 7JF