Program Overview

BSc (Hons) Investment and Financial Risk Management (with placement) with International Year One

About the Program

Combine your International Year One preparation programme with BSc (Hons) Investment and Financial Risk Management (with placement) in a single 4-year study plan. Our iCAS (Integrated Confirmation of Acceptance for Studies (CAS)) programmes allow you to study on one visa for the entire duration. You won’t need to pay for flights home to renew your visa after Year 1.

Your first year is co-delivered by triple-accredited Bayes Business School, providing expert guidance and equipping you with the skills to succeed at one of the world’s top 120 business schools (QS World University Rankings by Subject 2025).

Key Information

• The only international student preparation programme in the UK that is fully validated and quality assured by City St George's, University of London and tailored to the university’s undergraduate curriculum.
• Guaranteed places at Bayes Business School – UK top 20 and world top 150 for Accounting and Finance (QS World University Rankings by Subject 2024).
• Study in London’s financial district, with internship opportunities for all undergraduate students (examples include Deloitte, EY, Goldman Sachs and UBS).
• Modules delivered by experts at Bayes Business School: Finance and Investment; Banking and Financial Institutions.
• Complete your pathway, degree and industry placement in just 4 years, saving time and money.
• Develop key career skills, gain real-world experience and enhance your employability while you study.

Course Details

BSc (Hons) Investment and Financial Risk Management (with placement) with International Year One

City St George's, University of London International Study Centre

2025/26

• 3 terms Pathway + 3 years Degree
• 4 terms Pathway + 3 years Degree

Entry Requirements

• Age Requirement: 17
• All students must be at least 17 years old on the start date of the course
• Academic Requirements: A-level BBC, with a minimum of grade 6 (B) in GCSE Maths.
• English Language Requirements: IELTS 6.0 (with a minimum of 5.5 in all other subskills) or equivalent.
• Class size: 20

Important Dates

2025 Fall Start (September)

• Course start date: 15 September 2025 - Course end date: 19 June 2026
• Term 1 fall: 15 September 2025 - 12 December 2025
• Term 2 spring: 5 January 2026 - 27 March 2026
• Term 3 summer: 13 April 2026 - 19 June 2026

Fees and Pricing

Estimated cost of attendance

• Tuition fee: £24,500.00
• Enrolment fee (Compulsory): £250.00
• Textbooks (Compulsory): £55.00 - 370.00
• Studio or lab fee (compulsory - programme dependent): £500.00
• Approximate cost: £25,305.00 - 25,620.00

Modules

Core modules

• Mathematics for Finance (15 Credit Hours)
• Statistics for Finance (15 Credit Hours)
• Finance and Investment (15 Credit Hours)
• English for Employability (15 Credit Hours)
• Macroeconomics (15 Credit Hours)
• Microeconomics (15 Credit Hours)
• Introductory Financial Accounting (15 Credit Hours)
• Banking and Financial Institutions (15 Credit Hours)

Progression

After successfully completing your pathway programme and achieving the specified academic and English language requirements, you can enter your degree. Explore the available degrees and their entry requirements below.

Investment and Financial Risk Management-BSc (Hons)

• Final level %: 40% in all modules
• English level %: 65% overall, with 60% in each band