University of Greenwich
Finance and Investment Banking BSc (Hons)
University of Greenwich

Course modalities offered

Key Course Facts

Student Reviews

Below you can see course specific reviews for 30 graduates of Finance and Investment Banking BSc (Hons) at University of Greenwich for each of the survey questions in comparison to the average for all UK degree courses in Finance, Banking, Corporate Finance, Fintech.

Overall student satisfaction
93 /100
30 total respondents
The NSS is commissioned by the Office for Students

Salary

Salary of Graduates in Finance, Banking, Corporate Finance, Fintech

Important: Salary data below is not course specific, but contains data of all students of Finance, Banking, Corporate Finance, Fintech 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 £28000 £23500 £28500
25-75 percentile range £24000 - £41000 £19000 - £27500 £24000 - £34500


Salary of all UK Graduates of Finance, Banking, Corporate Finance, Fintech

  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

Our finance and investment banking degree includes mentoring and internships in the City of London. It is also recognised by the CFA Institute – a gold standard for investment professionals.

This degree in finance and investment banking is designed to develop your financial knowledge and help you get ahead in today's global business environment. Modules include corporate finance, investment management, quantitative analysis and accounting, so you'll gain the practical skills and understanding you need to deal with international finance issues.

The course has been accepted into the CFA Institute University Recognition Program. We have strong links with the City and businesses in Canary Wharf, offering our students great networking, mentoring and internship opportunities in finance and investment banking. Previous finance and investment banking graduates have secured work placements at Barclays, Northern Trust, State Street and Goldman Sachs.

What you should know about this course

  • 93% Student Satisfaction (National Student Survey 2022)
  • BSc Hons Finance and Investment Banking has been accepted into the CFA Institute University Recognition Program
  • Tailored modules will develop your knowledge of finance, setting your career path in banking, investment or trading
  • Our courses are ranked TOP 5 for graduate prospects in Accounting & Finance subjects in London (The Complete University Guide League Tables 2023)
  • 2nd in London for Finance & Investment Banking (The Guardian 2023)

Accredited by the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) for the purpose of exemptions from some professional examinations.

Accredited by the Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA) for the purpose of exemption from some professional examinations through the Accredited degree accelerated route.

Recognised by the Chartered Financial Analyst Institute (CFA).

Accredited by the Association of International Accountants (AIA) for the purpose of exemption from some professional examinations.

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.

Current jobs

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 and Investment Banking BSc (Hons) at University of Greenwich

35% Design occupations
30% Welfare and housing associate professionals
20% Administrative occupations
5% Web and Multimedia Design Professionals
5% Skilled trades occupations

Grading & Study Time

On this course, students are assessed through a combination of course work, exams and practical assessment where relevant. Each course has formal assessments which count towards your grade. Some courses may also include 'practice' assignments, which help you monitor progress and do not count towards your final grade.

Grading Distribution

Students of the course received the following grades

Entry Requirements / Admissions

UCAS Tariff of Accepted Students for this course

Qualification requirements

We accept A Levels, T Levels, BTECs, Access to HE and all other qualifications with UCAS Tariff points.

Requirements for international students / English requirements

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

    • 6.5
    • Graduate Degrees
    • 6.0
    • Undergraduate Degrees
Get advice on which foundation courses are best for you to still study Finance and Investment Banking, BSc (Hons), if you do not meet the minimum requirements in terms of UCAS score, A levels, or English language requirements.

Costs

Tuition Fees Finance and Investment Banking BSc (Hons)

England UK £9250 year 1
Northern Ireland £9250 year 1
Scotland £9250 year 1
Wales £9250 year 1
EU £16150 year 1
International £16150 year 1
EU £17000 year 1
International £17000 year 1

Additional fee information

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Average student cost of living in London

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)
  • year 2
  • year 3

University Rankings

Positions of University of Greenwich in top UK and global rankings.

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About University of Greenwich

The University of Greenwich operates on government funding, and is based in London and Kent, England. The university’s main campus, the Old Royal Naval College, as well as its Avery Hill campus are located in the Royal Borough of Greenwich, in Greater London. Its satellite campus in Medway, Kent is part of a collaboration with the University of Kent.

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Student composition of University of Greenwich

undergraduates:
15845
postgraduates:
5550
Total:
21395
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Where is this programme taught

University of Greenwich (Greenwich Campus)
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