Course Overview
You will study a range of Modules that are designed to:
Provide a comprehensive knowledge and understanding of the operations and issues inherent in the UK and international financial markets, including issues related to their regulation and control.
Support this knowledge by developing the ability to use relevant theory and analytical techniques to investigate financially-centered issues.
Instil a sound knowledge of the legal, organizational, financial, and technological environment relevant to the sector and develop skills in these areas as appropriate.
Integrate learning into an analytical, problem-solving, creative approach to the challenges and changes facing the financial services sector and its role in the broader economy.
Develop interpersonal and transferable skills that will enable graduates to contribute effectively in business situations or broader policy-making and regulatory environments.
Promote initiative and enterprise by providing opportunities for students to take responsibility for their learning.
General Eligibility
Our entry requirements indicate standard and Minimum qualifications with which we usually accept students. However, competition for places varies yearly, and you aren't guaranteed a business if you meet the minimum qualifications.
Minimum year 1
SQA Higher
Standard Entry Requirement
BBBB
National 5 grade C in Maths, Lifeskills Maths OR Applications of Maths and English.
Minimum Offer Entry Requirement
BCCC
National 5 grade C in English.
National 5 Maths, Lifeskills Maths, OR Applications of Maths recommended.
A Level
BCC
GCSE grade C/4 in English.
GCSE Maths is recommended.
Irish Leaving Certificate
H2, H2, H3, H3 at Higher Level and grade O4 in Ordinary Level Maths and English.
BTEC (QCF) Extended Diploma Level 3
Minimum grades MMM (Merit, Merit, Merit).
GCSE grade C/4 in English.
GCSE Maths is recommended.
BTEC (QCF) National Diploma Level 3 plus A level
Minimum grades DM (Distinction, Merit).
A Level grade C
GCSE grade C/4 in English.
GCSE Maths is recommended.
T level
Merit.
GCSE grade C/4 in English.
GCSE Maths is recommended.
International Baccalaureate Diploma
Award of Diploma with 28 points overall with three HL subjects in grades 6, 5, and 4.
Grade 4 in SL Maths and English.
European Baccalaureate
Pass at 70% or above with grade 7 in three subjects.
Grade 6 in Maths and English.
Scottish HNC
Other HNC subjects may be considered for year one entry, where a C in the graded unit is achieved.
Minimum Year 2
HNC
Pass HNC Business with a grade B at SCQF Level 7 in the graded unit.
Pass HNC Financial Services with a grade of B at SCQF Level 7 in the graded unit.
Minimum Year 3
HND
Pass HND Business/Financial Services with grades BB in all SCQF Level 8 graded units.
Part Time Work Details
20 hours per week
Language Requirement
IELTS (Academic)
6.0 overall, with no component below 5.5
TOEFL Internet-Based Test
80 overall, with a minimum of 17 in listening, 18 in reading, 20 in speaking, and 17 in writing
Pearson’s Test of Academic English
56 overall, with a minimum of 51 in each component
Cambridge C2 Proficiency (formerly Cambridge English Proficiency (CPE))
169 overall, with a minimum of 162 in each component
Cambridge B2 First (formerly Cambridge English First (FCE))
169 overall, with a minimum of 162 in each component
Cambridge C1 Advanced (formerly Cambridge English Advanced (CAE))
169 overall, with a minimum of 162 in each component
Trinity Integrated Skills Test (ISE)
III, ISE III, ISEIV with a pass in each component
LanguageCert English language qualification
B2 Communicator Test with an overall 39 or above and 25 or above in all skills