Ulster University

Finance and Investment Management BSc (Hons)

Ulster UniversityBelfast, United Kingdom

Course overview

This programme equips students for the financial services sector, one of the fastest growing sectors, both nationally and internationally.

Key highlights

  • Prepares students for careers in the financial services sector
  • Focuses on a sector growing nationally and internationally

Entry requirements

  • A-level: BBC — to include BCC grades if presenting with either Maths, Further Maths, Physics Economics or Accounting
  • Irish Leaving Certificate: 112 — 112 UCAS tariff points to include a minimum of five subjects (four of which must be at higher level; To include English at minimum grade H6 at Higher Level or grade O4 at Ordinary level plus Mathematics at minimum H5 at Higher level or Grade O3 at Ordinary Level. 104 UCAS tariff points to include English at minimum grade H6 at Higher Level or grade O4 at Ordinary level and Mathematics at minimum H5 at Higher level or O3 if studied at Ordinary level. This course also requires you to achieve H3 in one of Economics Physics or Accounting
  • Access to HE Diploma — Access Course - NI/ROI: Overall profile of 63% (120-credit Access Course; To achieve 63% including a 20 credit Level 2 Mathematics module, passed at 60% or successful completion of NICATS Mathematics at 60% as part of the pre-2021 Access Diploma or GCSE Maths grade C*/5
  • HNC / HND: Pass — Year 1 Pass
  • HNC / HND: Distinction — with overall Distinction to include 75 distinctions in level 4
  • HNC / HND: Merit — with overall Merit with distinctions in 45 Level 5 credits; Year 2 No Direct Entry to Year 2 Foundation Degree Year 1 Successful completion of Foundation Degree with overall 50%

Scholarships

  • Asylum Seekers Scholarship

  • Choice Scholarships

    The Choice Scholarships will support up to 15 students who face barriers to participating in higher education by providing financial assistance of £1,500 to three students per year for the lifetime of the project.

    Up to £1,500

  • International Undergraduate Scholarship

    £2,000 scholarship applied as discount to your annual tuition fee.

    Up to £2,000

  • Richard K. Degenhardt Belleek Collectors' Scholarships

    Selected scholars will receive financial support to undertake further specialist research in their area of expertise.

  • The Talented Athlete Entry Scheme

    Please contact the provider.

  • University of the Year Dean’s Scholarship

    £1,500 tuition fee discount - on top of our existing £2,000 International Scholarship - that’s a total reduction of £3,500 towards your studies. £2,200 scholarship -this brings your total possible reduction to £4,200.

Careers this course leads to

  • Financial Analyst
  • Investment Analyst
  • Financial Adviser
  • Portfolio Management Assistant
  • Risk Analyst
  • Wealth Management Associate

Cost of study

UK/Home: £9,535 | International: £17,490

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 Ulster University, and guide you through interview, offer, CAS and visa — right up to enrolment.

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