CFA Level 1

Course overview

Step into the world of finance with CFA Level 1. This CFA Level 1 course delivers essential skills in investment tools, financial reporting expertise, portfolio management insights, and ethical decision-making. Build the analytical mindset and technical proficiency you need and take your first step towards CFA® Charterholder status.

Key highlights

Covers investment tools, financial reporting and portfolio management
Builds ethical decision-making skills for finance professionals
Develops analytical mindset and technical proficiency in finance
First step towards CFA® Charterholder status

Entry requirements

The entry requirements for CFA Level 1 are: A bachelor’s degree or equivalent qualification (or your exam window must be within 23 months of your graduation month) Or 4,000 hours of professional work experience, or a mix of education and experience over 36 months You may be eligible to register for the CFA Level 1 exams if you are in the final year of a bachelor’s programme or equivalent.

Scholarships

Advocate of the Year Scholarship
£5,000; £3,000; £2,000
Bridging Scholarship
Up to £5,000
Bridging the Bar Scholarship
Value: £5,000
Up to £5,000
BTC Advocacy Scholarship
Award Value: £3,000
Up to £3,000
BTC Excellence Award
Value: £1,000
Up to £1,000
BTC Future Lawyer Scholarship
£3,000 Half fee full fee
Career Changer Scholarship
£3,000 Half fee full fee
Converting to Law Scholarship
£3,000 Half fee full fee
International Postgraduate Bursary
Value: £1,000
Up to £1,000
SQE Future Lawyer Scholarship
£3,000 Half fee full fee

Careers this course leads to

Investment Analyst
Financial Analyst
Portfolio Manager
Research Analyst
Wealth Manager

Cost of study

UK/Home: £275 | International: £275

Admission

Applications are made through AHZ at no cost. Share your transcripts, English test scores and personal statement, and your AHZ Counsellor will review your profile, submit your application to BPP University, and guide you through interview, offer, CAS and visa — right up to enrolment.

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