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Finance (Foundation)

1 Year On Campus Foundation-program Program

Cass Business School London

Program Overview

The Foundation Year is a one-year full-time programme that provides an entry route to the first year of either the BSc Banking and International Finance, BSc Finance or BSc Investment and Financial Risk Management, and is designed to prepare you for the key subjects that will form the core of the rest of your degree.The Foundation Year is designed to prepare UK students for the key subjects that will form the core of the rest of your degree in Finance. On successful completion of the Foundation Year you will have obtained a fundamental knowledge of mathematics, statistics, economics, IT and business management which will ensure that you are fully prepared to enter Programme Stage 1 of the main degree. The BSc Finance (with Foundation Year) degree provides you with the skills needed for a variety of careers within the finance world- from brokerage, auditing and consulting to risk management, and financial analysis within both debt and equity markets.

Eligibility Criteria


Additional Information & Requirements

A-Level: BBB,If you are studying General Studies or Critical Thinking these subjects will not be included in any offer condition.For A-Level applicants we also require a minimum of grade 5 (C) in GCSE English Language and grade 6 (B) in GCSE Maths.BTEC/OCR Cambridge Technical Level 3 Extended Diploma: DDDFor BTEC/OCR Cambridge Technical applicants we also require a minimum of grade 5 (C) in GCSE English Language and grade 6 (B) in GCSE Maths.For candidates taking a combination of A Level/BTEC/OCR Cambridge Technical qualifications we accept the following:BTEC/OCR Cambridge Technical Level 3 National Diploma (grades DD) with one A-Level (grade B)BTEC/OCR Cambridge Technical Level 3 Subsidiary Diploma/National Extended Certificate (grade D) with two A-levels (grades BB)For combination BTEC/OCR/A-Level applicants we also require a minimum of grade 5 (C) in GCSE English Language and grade 6 (B) in GCSE Maths.IB: 30 points overall with 5 in Maths at either Higher Level or Standard Level (either Maths Analysis & Approaches or Maths Applications & Interpretation) and English at either Higher Level 4 or Standard Level 5.Access to Higher Education: Pass the course with 45 level 3 credits including minimum 30 distinction credits and the remaining 15 credits at merit or above.For Access applicants we also require a minimum of grade 5 (C) in GCSE English Language and grade 6 (B) in GCSE Maths.

Career Options

  • Assistant Auditor
  • Consulting Analyst
  • Financial Analyst
  • Graduate Analyst
  • Insurance Broker Assistant
  • Investment Banking Analyst
  • Investment Banking Credit Risk Analyst
  • Market Analyst
  • Risk Management Assistant and Underwriting Assistant

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