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Finance, Investment & Risk - BA (Hons)

Glasgow Caledonian University

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  • Qualification

    Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)

  • Location

    Main Site

  • Study mode

    Full time

  • Start date

    14-SEP-26

  • Duration

    4 Years

Course summary

The financial services sector in Scotland manages over 800 billion pounds in funds and generates around 8 billion pounds for the Scottish economy (Scottish Financial Enterprise). This programme, almost unique in being targeted specifically at the sector, has a track record of producing in-demand graduates with the knowledge and expertise needed to succeed in the fast-moving world of financial services. BA(Hons) Finance, Investment and Risk programme is accredited by the CII, the world's largest professional body for insurance, risk and financial services. As its name suggests, the degree focuses on specific areas key to financial services and, indeed, to finance generally. These are: personal finance, corporate finance and investment, risk, banking and international finance. You can choose to study a language in Years 2-4 of this degree. GCU offers modules in French, German, Italian and Spanish from beginners to professional level. Our students are offered free student membership of the CII, which gives them access to online resources and local industry and networking events. The department also organises its own events for students, where they can meet and chat with a range of industry professionals.

Application deadline

14/01/2026

Tuition fees

Students living in United States
(International fees)

£ 15,200per year

Tuition fees shown are for indicative purposes and may vary. Please check with the institution for most up to date details.

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Glasgow Caledonian University

Glasgow Caledonian University

  • University League Table

    85th

  • Campus address

    Glasgow Caledonian University, Cowcaddens Road, Glasgow, Scotland, G4 0BA, United Kingdom

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The Glasgow campus is in the heart of a city known for being welcoming and affordable.
GCU can help international students with their visa application, accommodation advice and with English language, helping you to settle in and feel at home.
Glasgow Caledonian believes education is for everyone – with a wide range of generous scholarships to help ensure that courses are accessible for all.

Subject rankings

  • Subject ranking

    Accounting & Finance

    46th out of 102 1

  • Entry standards

    / Max 233
    188 81%

    4th

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    63.0 63%

    56th

    1

  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 4
    3.14 79%

    54th

    7

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