About Finance And Investment Banking (extended), Bsc Hons in University of Greenwich
zzThis extended finance and investment banking degree with foundation year is on the CFA Institute University Recognition Program, whose exams set the gold standard for investment professionals.
Our extended degree in accounting and financial information systems starts with a foundation year to prepare you for degree-level study. After this, you will study the same modules offered on our three-year course. Designed to develop your financial knowledge and help you get ahead in today's global business environment, modules on this finance and investment banking course include corporate finance, investment management, quantitative analysis and accounting.
Strong links with the City and financial organisations in Canary Wharf provide great networking, mentoring and internship opportunities in finance and investment banking. Previous graduates from our finance and investment banking degree have secured work placements at Barclays, Northern Trust, State Street and Goldman Sachs.
What you should know about this course
- This four-year degree is identical to the three-year course but has a foundation year with lower entry requirements
- 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
- Ranked top 7 in London for satisfaction with teaching in accounting and finance subjects (Complete University Guide 2019).
Academic Entry Requirements
Undergraduate Degrees (Bachelor's)
For entry to our four-year extended degree programmes, you will need to have met the following:
- Standard XII with a minimum of 50%
- 70% in English in Standard XII or English language requirements
For standard entry to our Bachelor's programmes, you will need to have met the following:
- Standard XII with a minimum of 60%(70% for Law, Architecture)
- 70% in English in Standard XII or English language requirements
Some Bachelor's degrees allow advanced entry to year 2 or year 3, depending on your study history.
For advanced entry to Year 2 you will need to complete:
- Year 1 of a relevant degree with a minimum of 55%
You must show your English language skills to complete your course. Requirements vary by course and level, but the good news is, you don't have to wait to reach the required level before you apply.
Here's what you need:
- IELTS 6.0 with a minimum of 5.5 in each component
For some undergraduate and postgraduate taught courses, you need:
- IELTS 6.5 with a minimum of 5.5 in each component
For MPhil/PhD postgraduate research degrees, you need:
- IELTS 6.5 with a minimum of 6.5 in each component
For many of our extended degree programmes, you will need:
- IELTS 5.5 with a minimum of 5.5 in each component
The English language requirements for some extended degree programmes vary.
Please note, English language requirements may change.
University Of Greenwich Highlights
University Type |
Public University |
Campus Setting |
Urban |
Establishment Year |
1890 |
Percentage of overseas students |
35% |
Endowment |
£1.29 million |
Applications Accepted |
Online |
Work-Study |
Available |
Intake Type |
Semester wise |
Types of Program |
Full time, Part-time and online |
The Average Tuition Fees and Other Expenses IN University of Greenwich
UG courses |
£13,000 |
PG taught courses |
£13,500-£14,500 |
MBA courses |
£15,500 |
PG research courses |
£13,500-£14,500 |
Cost of Living |
£10,000-£12,000 |