BSc Investment and Financial Risk Management
City St George's, University of London
About this course
BSc in Accounting and Finance, covering investment analysis and risk management. Core topics include Accounting, Financial Analysis, Statistics, Data Analysis, Programming, and Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning. The programme covers corporate finance, derivatives, portfolio theory, fixed income securities, and financial econometrics, with an optional placement year available.
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Entry requirements
A level: AAA Grade 4 (C) in GCSE English Language or English Literature and grade 7 (A) in GCSE Maths IB: 35 points overall with Higher Level 4 / Standard Level 5 in Mathematics and English
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What students say
Based on about 41 final-year students who answered
- Teaching on my course: 94%
- Learning opportunities: 95%
- Assessment and feedback: 93%
- Academic support: 98%
- Organisation and management: 97%
- Learning resources: 96%
- Student voice: 94%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 45 students who started
- Continued on course: 65%
- Left higher education: 35%
What graduates do next
Based on about 9 graduates who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 75%
- Working and studying: 15%
- Further study: 10%
Most common jobs
- Finance Professionals: 25%
- Business and public service associate professionals: 25%
- Business, Research and Administrative Professionals: 15%
- Customer service occupations: 10%
- Elementary occupations: 10%
- Find their work meaningful: 90%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 80%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 50%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 220 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North West: 1%
- East Midlands: 2%
- West Midlands: 5%
- East of England: 11%
- London: 70%
- South East: 8%
- South West: 2%
Who gets in
Based on about 45 students who started
- A levels: 40%
- Baccalaureate: 5%
- Foundation course: 50%
Accreditation & quality ratings
- Accredited by the Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales (ICAEW) for the purpose of exemption from some professional examinations.
- Accredited by the Institute of Chartered Accountants Scotland (ICAS) for the purpose of exemption from some professional examinations.
- Accredited by the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) for the purpose of exemptions from some professional examinations.
- Accredited by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB).
- Accredited by the Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA) for the purpose of exemption from some professional examinations through the Accredited degree accelerated route.
- Accredited by the Chartered Institute of Public Finance and Accountancy (CIPFA) for the purpose of exemption from some professional examinations.
- Accredited by the Chartered Insurance Institute (CII) for the purpose of some exemptions from professional examinations.
- Accredited by the EFMD Quality Improvement System.
TEF 2023 (whole university): Silver overall, Bronze for student experience, Gold for student outcomes.
Modules
- Banking and financial institutions
- Critical thinking and business skills
- Finance and investment
- Introductory financial accounting
- Macroeconomics
- Mathematics for finance
- Microeconomics
- Statistics for finance.
- Asset management
- Corporate finance and valuation
- Derivatives
- Financial econometrics
- Intermediate financial accounting 1
- Portfolio Theory and Investment Valuation.
- Bank risk management
- International banking
- Company valuation *
- Corporate risk management *
- Economics for business 2
- Intermediate financial accounting 2
- Fundamentals of Management accounting
- Risk analysis and modelling *
- Machine Learning for Finance*
- Programming in Python*.
- Fixed income portfolio management
- Asset liability management.
- Final year project *
- Banking regulation
- Financial services regulation
- Monetary economics
- Bank strategy and management
- Corporate restructuring
- Emerging Markets
- Financial Engineering*
- Advanced Financial Forecasting*
- General Insurance*
- Micro-Placements
- Shipping Economics and Finance*
- Integrated Professional Training*
- Summer Internship
- Alternative Investments and Private Equities
- Environmental, Social and Governance topics in Banking and Finance
- Energy and Commodities *
- Real Estate: Principles and Practice
- Fintech in Banking and Finance.
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BSc Investment and Financial Risk Management at City St George's, University of London earn?
The median salary is £36,000 after 15 months, £40,000 after 3 years, £55,000 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £44,000 and £73,500. The £55,000 median after five years is £19,000 more than the UK median for Finance.
What do graduates of BSc Investment and Financial Risk Management at City St George's, University of London do next?
100% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2023-24).
Are students happy with the teaching on BSc Investment and Financial Risk Management at City St George's, University of London?
94% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2025-26.
What grades do I need for BSc Investment and Financial Risk Management at City St George's, University of London?
The typical offer is AAA at A level, or 35 points in the IB. The average entrant had 145 UCAS points.
Is BSc Investment and Financial Risk Management at City St George's, University of London accredited?
Yes. Accredited by the Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales (ICAEW) for the purpose of exemption from some professional examinations. Accredited by the Institute of Chartered Accountants Scotland (ICAS) for the purpose of exemption from some professional examinations. Accredited by the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) for the purpose of exemptions from some professional examinations. Accredited by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB). Accredited by the Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA) for the purpose of exemption from some professional examinations through the Accredited degree accelerated route. Accredited by the Chartered Institute of Public Finance and Accountancy (CIPFA) for the purpose of exemption from some professional examinations. Accredited by the Chartered Insurance Institute (CII) for the purpose of some exemptions from professional examinations. Accredited by the EFMD Quality Improvement System.
Does BSc Investment and Financial Risk Management at City St George's, University of London include a placement year or year abroad?
The course has an optional placement year.
How many students continue on BSc Investment and Financial Risk Management at City St George's, University of London?
65% of students continued into their second year, and 35% left higher education.