Richmond, The American International University in London
Finance & Investment BA (Hons)
Richmond, The American International University in London

Key Course Facts

Student Reviews

Below you can see course specific reviews of 35 graduates of Finance & Investment BA (Hons) and other courses in Business and Management at Richmond, The American International University in London for each of the survey questions in comparison to the average for all UK degree courses in Business and Management.

Overall student satisfaction
71 /100
35 total respondents

Primarily based on data from undergraduate degree students.

The NSS is commissioned by the Office for Students

Salary

Salary of all UK Graduates of

  15 months after graduation 3 years after graduation 5 years after graduation
Median salary £25010 £26844 £34100
25-75 percentile range £21999 - £30181 £20891 - £36088 £24232 - £47892

Course Description

The strategic use of finance is key to the success of every business.

Enhance your career options with this programme which will provide you with the skills and knowledge to enter a range of industries, including banking, corporate finance, fund management, wealth management, international finance, and a host of other areas.

As one of the world’s top financial centres, London provides the perfect background location for this programme, which explores various aspects of finance and investment, including global investing, derivatives, wealth management, compliance and regulation, international finance, and more.

You will explore topics vital to the finance industry such as corporate valuation, regulation, and derivatives. Gain an understanding of key tools in finance and investment such as risk measurement and management, asset pricing, the cost of capital, interest rates, and exchange rates.

In the third and fourth year of this programme, you can extend your specialist skills by choosing options which interest you, from a range of courses including, Derivatives, International Finance, Quantitative Models in Finance, and Wealth Management.

You can gain a thorough understanding of what it’s like to be a true finance professional by working with Eikon, providing real time market data, news, analytics, and trading.

Together with the chance to gain valuable internship experience in a financial role within an organisation, you’ll gain vital familiarity and skills required by global employers in this competitive industry.

Our academics are experts in the worlds of finance and investment. Their work is enhanced with regular guest speakers whoo provide further insight.

On completing this programme, students will be able to apply for four exemptions (all certificate level) from The Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA), the world’s largest professional body of management accountants, entering into their Operational Level.

Top reasons to study this programme:

  • Acquire an in-depth understanding of the world of finance and the tools needed to succeed in the worlds of corporate finance, investment banking and international wealth management
  • Experience new courses in finance which have been pioneered by the University for undergraduate teaching
  • Benefit from practical work experience in a finance-based, integrated internship
  • Learn a variety of key business skills such as problem solving, data analysis, IT and communication skills, all highly valued by employers
  • Study in an international environment in London, a world-leading financial and investment centre
  • Complement the study of Finance and Investment with valuable minors from academic disciplines such as Maths, Law or Sustainability, further improving your employability

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.

Required skill level of job after 15 months

Jobs of graduates of this course (15 months after graduation)

Example below based on all graduates of Finance & Investment BA (Hons) at Richmond, The American International University in London

45% Teaching and Childcare Support Occupation
20% Managers, directors and senior officials
10% Business and public service associate professionals
10% Sales occupations
10% Administrative occupations
10% Finance Professionals

Entry Requirements / Admissions

UCAS Tariff of Accepted Students for Business and Management

Requirements for international students / English requirements

IELTS academic test score (similar tests may be accepted as well)

    • 5.0
    • Foundation
    • a minimum of IELTS 5.0 (for UKVI) in each element
    • 6.0
    • Graduate Degrees
    • 5.5 in Reading, Listening, Speaking and Writing
    • -
    • Master in Art History
    • Contact organisation for score
    • -
    • Master in International Relations
    • Contact organisation for score
    • 5.5
    • Undergraduate Degrees
    • 5.5 with 5.5 in Reading, Listening, Speaking and Writing
Get advice on which foundation courses are best for you to still study Finance & Investment, BA (Hons), if you do not meet the minimum requirements in terms of UCAS score, A levels, or English language requirements.

Costs

Tuition Fees Finance & Investment BA (Hons)

Channel Islands £9250 year 1
Ireland £9250 year 1
England UK £9250 year 1
Northern Ireland £9250 year 1
Scotland £9250 year 1
Wales £9250 year 1
EU £15645 year 1
International £15645 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)

About Richmond, The American International University in London

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Student composition of Richmond, The American International University in London

Total number of students enrolled at Richmond, The American International University in London by level Academic year 2021/22 - Full-time equivalent student enrollments published by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) on February 2022
undergraduates:
445
postgraduates:
115
Total:
560
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Where is this programme taught

Chiswick Park Campus
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