Finance and Investment BSc (Hons) at Coventry University

Sharpen your understanding of the broad finance and investment area, from corporate finance and international finance to corporate governance and banking. Learn about financial derivatives, financial regulation, investment, risk and portfolio management. Develop the specialist expertise and practical skills required for roles in investment banking, fund management, asset management, corporate finance and wider financial services.

Faculty: Economics, Finance and Accounting  |  Duration: 3 years full-time; 4 years sandwich  |  Study mode: full-time (sandwich/placement option)  |  Intake: November 2026, January 2027, March 2027, May 2027, July 2027  |  Location: Coventry, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Year one: Principles of Economics, Quantitative and Academic Skills, Ethics, Sustainability and Entrepreneurship, Principles of Finance. Year two: Applied Econometrics and Research Skills, Corporate and Behavioural Finance, Financial Regulation and Governance, Financial Derivatives and International Finance. Final year: Undergraduate Project, Investment Analysis, Portfolio Management, FinTech and Sustainable Finance, Insurance and Pensions.

Career pathways

The graduate destinations listed above illustrate potential career paths. You may need to gain additional qualifications or practical experience, pass professional examinations, complete training, cover associated costs and meet specific visa or immigration requirements to secure employment in these fields. Career paths include finance advice and management, equity trading, investment banking, personal and corporate finance, investment and portfolio management, other sectors of financial services, management, research and finance analyst, education in private, public and third sector organisations.

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