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BA (Hons)
UCAS CODE: 4 YEARS – NN33
NEW: 4 YEARS WITH FOUNDATION – RF14
The strategic use of finance is key to the success of every business.
Enhance your career options with this programme which will provide you with the skills and knowledge to enter a range of industries, including banking, corporate finance, fund management, wealth management, international finance, and a host of other areas.
Our students have gone on to a range of successful careers in finance, business, media and not-for-profit organisations thanks to the unique teaching experience at Richmond. We spoke to those alumni as well as faculty members and employers about career prospects for future students graduating with a dually accredited liberal arts degree.
About the programme
As one of the world’s top financial centres, London provides the perfect background location for this programme, which explores various aspects of finance and investment, including global investing, derivatives, wealth management, compliance and regulation, international finance, and more.
You will explore topics vital to the finance industry such as corporate valuation, regulation, and derivatives. Gain an understanding of key tools in finance and investment such as risk measurement and management, asset pricing, the cost of capital, interest rates, and exchange rates.
In the third and fourth year of this programme, you can extend your specialist skills by choosing options which interest you, from a range of courses including Derivatives as well as Entrepreneurship: Valuation, Funding and Growth, and Wealth Management.
You can gain a thorough understanding of what it’s like to be a true finance professional by working with Eikon, providing real time market data, news, analytics, and trading.
Together with the chance to gain valuable internship experience in a financial role within an organisation, you’ll gain vital familiarity and skills required by global employers in this competitive industry.
Our academics are experts in the worlds of finance and investment. Their work is enhanced with regular guest speakers whoo provide further insight.
On completing this programme, students will be able to apply for four exemptions (all certificate level) from The Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA), the world’s largest professional body of management accountants, entering into their Operational Level.
What you will study
Richmond is the only university in the UK where the degree programmes are based on the US educational approach which is a four year pathway. Every undergraduate degree student will first enter our Liberal Arts programme before specialising in their Major.
Find out more about the Core Curriculum >>
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YEAR 4Courses
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In addition to the courses outlined above, there are open electives in each year. Course content and delivery can be subject to change. For more detailed information on the programme specification, please find more details here.
A normal course load per academic year is 30 US credits, equivalent to 120 UK credits. Students complete 120 UK credits at Level 6 in their chosen major.
Finance & Investment (BA) with Foundation
There are many reasons why taking this programme with a Foundation option could be the ideal choice; you may not have the exact subjects or grades at A level to meet the entry requirements, you may have tried other options such as apprenticeship and want to change direction or have been living abroad.
Whatever your starting point, studying this programme with a Foundation option offers you a great opportunity to gain both a UK and US degree and start the adventure of a lifetime, studying with us in the world’s top student city.
This is what our Foundation option can offer you:
Entry requirements
At Richmond our undergraduate degree programmes, which are based on the US educational approach, are offered on a four year pathway. Every undergraduate degree student will first enter our Liberal Arts programme before specialising in their Major.
This programme can also be taken as a three year pathway depending on previous qualifications. The entry requirements for all undergraduate programmes at Richmond are the same, regardless of your chosen Major.
Below is information on our entry requirements for both 4 years and 4 years with foundation programmes.
4 YEARS
4 YEARS W/ FOUNDATION
We understand that not every student is in the same situation, if you have any questions about your qualifications, please get in touch with us enquiries@richmond.ac.uk.
For more information on English Language Requirements for your country visit our How to Apply webpage.
Fees & funding
Undergraduate tuition fees for students starting their programme this academic year can be found in the table below.
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£9,250 | £9,250 | £14,750 | £14,900 | $38,000 | £14,900 |
*This includes a scholarship award upon successful application
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For more information visit our Tuition Fees & Funding webpage.
Employability
The University offers personal development seminars, leadership opportunities and access to work experience, volunteering and internships. There is also a dedicated, personalised service for assistance with CV writing, interview preparation tips and much more.
Throughout your studies, you will have the opportunity to build links with industry experts and Richmond alumni, connecting you to a vast and influential worldwide network.
Internships
We offer career support and advice through our Careers & Internships Office that will assist and guide you in your study choices to make sure you stand out from the crowd when you graduate. Whether you are interested in gaining work experience in London or internationally, we will be here to help you find the best possible opportunities.
Through internships you will gain business acumen, beneficial work experiences and transferable skills which will give you a competitive advantage in a fast-paced working environment.
Work while you study across 5 continents through our partners Connect123 and CRCC Asia with destinations in Spain, Argentina, South Africa, China, Japan, Vietnam and Australia.
Graduate Destinations
Below is a list of where some of the graduates of this programme have gone on to work.
Study abroad
All students at Richmond University have the opportunity to study abroad. You can either study at one of our campuses for a semester to a year or study overseas at any of our partner locations across the world giving you an unique experience.
How to apply
You can apply one of three ways, either apply directly through us, apply through UCAS and for our US students, via the Common Application ($50.00).
In order to submit your application you will need the following information
Visit our How to Apply webpage for more information regarding Entry Requirements, admissions processes and to start your application.
When to apply
We encourage you to complete your application as early as possible, even if you are completing your undergraduate programme of study. In this case you will be offered a place that is conditional on successfully completing a specified qualification and English language qualification if applicable.
If you would like your application to be considered for a Richmond bursary, an early application is strongly recommended.
What our students say
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“Our BA in Finance and Investment provides superlative preparation for a career in any area of finance as well as for those who wish to pursue graduate studies. The programme provides a keen mix of theory and the practical, which provides a sold foundation for any career path. While finance requires attention to technical detail, the scope for creative thinking is encouraged. Our graduates have gone on to successful careers in areas such as investment banking, consultancy, private equity, financial information provision, and financial services. The programme is taught by an engaging faculty with a wide range of academic and professional experience, who are used to working with people from all over the world.”
– Professor Ivan Cohen, Programme Leader
“I got scared with the amount of work at first. However, the prompt communication with all my professors and instructors made everything run smoothly. I am glad for experiencing the method of learning by doing. It is a way of preparing me for my professional career.”
“This programme equipped me with advanced technical and analytical skills sought after in finance and helped me to find a job in one of the ‘Big Four’, I’m currently working at Deloitte in their Warsaw office. The practical character of the coursework, such as investment simulation projects prepared me for the real world and has allowed me to developed my financial acumen.”
“During my studies I pursued a three-month long internship in London City at Bfinance, an investment management consultancy firm; an internship which I got thanks to Richmond’s internship office, which really helped when I graduated.”
“Through my time at Richmond studying finance and investment I’ve found the classes very engaging with professors that have real world experience with the world of finance. Additionally, after doing numerous internships within the finance world, I’ve found that topics covered within classes at Richmond are very applicable to real world work places such as banks and other financial institutions.”
“I’m currently pursuing my Masters in Financial Analysis at the London Business School, which is one of the top business schools in the world.
At Richmond I was able to learn about global financial theory while literally working with people from all over the world. I was able to apply my interests in finance in multiple different industries, because as a liberal arts school, Richmond had many opportunities for collaborating with people in completely different programs while still applying my knowledge. And mostly importantly, the connection I was able to create with my professors far surpassed all of my expectations. With smaller class sizes, I was able to work 1-on-1 with my professors which was crucial to my development and my overall success in the program.”
To this day, I maintain contact with most of my professors, and this is not something I think I will be able to replicate elsewhere. Richmond has always been able to maintain an excellent balance of being a small school while creating a global experience, and this was exactly what I needed while pursuing my undergraduate in Finance.
“Finance and Investment can seem like a tough subject to study at university, but I quickly learned this was not the case at Richmond. The small class sizes allowed my professors to interact with us at a more personal level and to identify our strengths and weaknesses, with classes always being interactive and fun to attend!
My courses became more and more interesting as years went by: from liberal arts courses such as Scientific Reasoning and Creative Writing in the first year, which eased our way into university, to more specific courses like Global Investor and Quantitative Models in Finance towards the end, which showed us a real introduction to the financial world.
Now that I have graduated, I have noticed that employers are especially interested by the wide array of subjects I have taken at Richmond, which focused both on the theory and the practice, as well as by the dual UK/US degree and the study abroad opportunities this has brought. The diversity at Richmond is something I have also seen to be appreciated by employers in the interviews, as nowadays, a multicultural environment is an aspect companies put a lot of importance on.”
“Richmond’s culture has given me access to a great network of unique individuals. The finance courses at the business school developed a solid foundations which has propelled my career.”
“My experience at Richmond is one that I will remember and treasure. As I reach the end of my studies in Finance and Investment I realise how much I have been able to learn, directly and indirectly linked to my major. Richmond has given me the opportunity to expand my knowledge and I am excited to put it into practice in my career. The best part of all is our small community that allows us to create strong bonds with our professors which has been beneficial especially during the COVID pandemic. Although small, our community is diversified with students from all over the world. This gave me the chance to learn different cultures and gain an open mind in the world of today.”
