Finance and Investment Banking (Year 2 & 3 Direct Entry)

University of Greenwich
Undergraduate BSc (Hons) Full-time 2 Years Accounting and financeEconomicsFinance

About this course

This course is for Overseas students from outside the UK who have already studied 1 or 2 years of a relevant course at level 4 or 5 and wish to continue their education at the University of Greenwich.

We teach BA Finance and Investment Banking [https://www.gre.ac.uk/undergraduate-courses/business-school/finance-investment-banking-bsc-hons] for students who do not meet this entry criteria.

Join our finance and investment banking degree in the final or second year. Benefit from strong links with the City of London and make strides towards a future in today's global business environment.

Our degree in finance and investment banking will boost your financial knowledge and prepare you for careers in this thriving sector. If you have studied a related course, you can join this degree in the final or second year. You'll study modules including corporate finance and investment management to develop the skills and experience to deal with international finance issues.

Our strong links with the City and businesses in Canary Wharf provide great opportunities for networking, mentoring and internships in finance and investment banking. Previous finance and investment banking graduates have secured placements at institutions including Barclays and Goldman Sachs.

The Robert Holman Bursary awards 2x £1,000 bursaries to students entering their second and third years of study (visit our website to find out more about this bursary). The programme is affiliated with Chartered Financial Analyst Institute (CFA) under the CFA Institute University Affiliation Program, and it equips you with the theoretical and practical toolset to take Level 1 of the CFA qualification after you graduate. The programme is also affiliated with CFA Certificate of ESG Investing. The programme is also accredited with ACCA, CIMA and AIA professional body which offer exemptions including up to 5 ACCA papers, and up to CIMA Operational Level. Full details of the accreditation gained on completion of this programme can be viewed on partner sites accessible here: https://www.gre.ac.uk/bus/study/top-accreditations

What you should know about this course

  • Study at our beautiful Greenwich campus, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, situated in London.

  • Apply your knowledge through practical modules like financial modelling, corporate finance simulations, and an optional placement year with a leading financial institution.

  • This degree demonstrates your commitment to excellence and prepares you for a successful career in investment banking or related fields.

  • BSc Hons Finance and Investment Banking programme is affiliated with CFA and FA Certificate of ESG Investing.

  • Tailored modules will develop your knowledge of finance, setting your career path in banking, investment or trading.
  • Study Options

    This course is available in 2 study options:

    Full-time Shown above

    Duration: 2 Years

    Qualification: BSc (Hons)

    Location: London

    Sandwich

    Duration: 3 Years

    Qualification: BSc (Hons)

    Location: London

    Career Prospects

    Graduates from this course typically go into the following occupations:

    4124 Finance officers
    2433 Actuaries, economists and statisticians
    1131 Financial managers and directors
    3533 Financial and accounting technicians
    2421 Chartered and certified accountants
    3531 Brokers

    Course Details

    Qualification
    Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)
    Study Mode
    Full-time
    Duration
    2 Years
    Start Date
    2025
    Academic Year
    2025
    Campus / Location
    London
    Scheme
    Undergraduate
    Subjects
    Accounting and finance, Economics, Finance