Finance Investment and Risk (GCU Pathways) BA (Hons)
Glasgow Caledonian University
Key Course Facts
Student Reviews
Below you can see course specific reviews of 60 graduates of Finance Investment and Risk (GCU Pathways) BA (Hons) and other courses in Computer Games and Animation at Glasgow Caledonian University for each of the survey questions in comparison to the average for all UK degree courses in Computer Games and Animation.
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Salary
Salary of Graduates in Computing
Important: Salary data below is not course specific, but contains data of all students of Computer Games and Animation at the university. Due to data collection methodology, salary data is mainly based on data related to undergraduate students.
| 15 months after graduation | 3 years after graduation | 5 years after graduation | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median salary | £26000 | £24000 | £28000 |
| 25-75 percentile range | £22000 - £30000 | £18500 - £30500 | £21000 - £36000 |
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Salary of all UK Graduates of Computing
| 15 months after graduation | 3 years after graduation | 5 years after graduation | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median salary | £23390 | £20411 | £24692 |
| 25-75 percentile range | £19866 - £26906 | £14825 - £25703 | £18756 - £32023 |
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Course Description
- THIS PROGRAMME IS AVAILABLE TO SCOTTISH-DOMICILED APPLICANTS ONLY
Pathway students enrol on the undergraduate BA Hons Finance, Investment and Risk at Glasgow Caledonian University. In the first two years, they study HND Financial Services at City of Glasgow College while preparing for year 3 and 4 (for Honours) of the degree at GCU.
BA (Hons) Finance, Investment and Risk graduates enjoy excellent career prospects in areas such as financial advice, risk analysis, wealth management, investment analysis and pension fund management.
Choose to study Finance, Investment and Risk pathway if:
you are interested in Investment, Risk, Finance and Accountancy
you want to become an important part of the business world you enjoy hands-on practical work
you work best with lots of interaction from lecturing staff
you like working towards clear goals with a sense of achievement at the end of each year of study
Jobs & Career Perspectives
15 months after graduation, graduates of this course were asked about what they do and, if they are working, about their current job and their perspectives.
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Example below based on all graduates of Finance Investment and Risk (GCU Pathways) BA (Hons) at Glasgow Caledonian University
| 55% | Managers, directors and senior officials |
| 15% | Customer service occupations |
| 15% | Elementary occupations |
| 5% | Information Technology Professionals |
| 5% | Finance Professionals |
| 5% | Business, Research and Administrative Professionals |
Entry Requirements / Admissions
UCAS Tariff of Accepted Students for Computer Games and Animation
All Computer Games and Animation courses of Glasgow Caledonian University
Qualification requirements
Scottish Higher qualifications are considered on an individual basis
First two years of this course are completed at City of Glasgow College. Progression to level 3 of the degree is dependent on achieving HND with AAA in the graded units. This programme is only available to Scottish domiciled applicants.
English language requirements
| test | Grade | Additional Details |
|---|---|---|
| IELTS (Academic) | 6 | Overall score of 6.0 with the minimum of 5.5 in each element |
Costs
Tuition Fees Finance Investment and Risk (GCU Pathways) BA (Hons)
| Scotland | £1820 | year 1 |
|---|---|---|
| Scotland | £1820 | year 1 |
Average student cost of living in the UK
| Rent | £518 |
| Water, gas electricity, internet (at home) | £50 |
| Supermarket shopping | £81 |
| Clothing | £35 |
| Eating out | £33 |
| Alcohol | £27 |
| Takeaways / food deliveries | £30 |
| Going out / entertainment (excl.alcohol, food) | £24 |
| Holidays and weekend trips | £78 |
| Transport within city | £17 |
| Self-care / sports | £20 |
| Stationary / books | £13 |
| Mobile phone / internet | £13 |
| Cable TV / streaming | £7 |
| Insurance | £51 |
| Other | £95 |
| Average student cost of living | £1092 |
London costs approx 34% more than average, mainly due to rent being 67% higher than average of other cities. For students staying in student halls, costs of water, gas, electricity, wifi are generally included in the rental. Students in smaller cities where accommodation is in walking/biking distance transport costs tend to be significantly smaller.
How to apply
Application deadline:
January 1, 2025
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.
Possible Entry Points:
- year 1 (Default entry point)
University Rankings
Positions of Glasgow Caledonian University in top UK and global rankings.
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About Glasgow Caledonian University
Glasgow Caledonian University (GCU) is a publicly funded and reputable higher education institution within Scotland, and even in a global context. Times Higher Education consistently ranks this university among the Top 1000 universities in the world, for their state-of-the-art facilities, research excellence, and experienced teaching staff. The main campus is located in the heart of Glasgow city centre, making life easy for students whenever they need to catch a bus or a train. Social opportunities are also abundant due to the campus’ location - some favourite hangouts among students include The Garage, Shack, and Sauchihall Street.
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