Finance with Actuarial Science BSc (Hons)
Key information
UCAS code: G3N3 / G33N with professional placement
Duration: 3 years / 4 years with placement
Attendance mode: Full-time
Fees: From £9,250 (more information)
Location: Northampton Square
Start of programme: September 2025
Application deadline: January 2025
Entry year: Showing course information for 2025
Use your talent for mathematics to explore the financial world, with an emphasis on risk management
Overview
Finance with Actuarial Science BSc (Hons) Who is it for?
You are fascinated by the financial world and that complements your love and talent for mathematics, especially modelling and probability. You love solving problems and setting up, then challenging, hypotheses.
The Finance with Actuarial Science undergraduate course will equip you with financial risk management and analysis skills that will boost your career prospects in investment management, risk management or actuarial science. Financial engineering or financial analysis careers will also be open to you.
Why choose this course?
Join the faculty ranked 4th in the world for Actuarial and Risk Management Research (Global Research Rankings of Actuarial Science and Risk Management & Insurance 2021)
Bayes Business School is ranked 3rd best in London, 6th in the UK, 23rd in Europe (Financial Times European Business School ranking 2021)
Course objectives
Discover the different aspects of the financial world and, in particular, how assessing and managing risk is vital for success. To develop the skills you need to understand these ideas, you’ll take a mixture of financial, mathematical, statistical and actuarial modules. You will apply your new technical and analytical skills to solve a wide range of business problems.
In the first year your focus is on building a firm foundation in mathematics, statistics and economics as you begin to develop your understanding of financial risk.
In the second and third years you will broaden your understanding of the financial markets. This will include analysing the various types of financial instruments that are available, how they are valued and how they can be used to provide suitable solutions to financial problems involving risk and return.
Teaching staff
Course directors:
Course content
This course will:
- Develop a good knowledge and understanding of finance, statistics, mathematics, actuarial science and related disciplines.
- Develop the ability to communicate your knowledge and understanding accurately and effectively.
- Develop your understanding of the respective roles of mathematical and statistical calculation, analysis and judgement in actuarial science and finance.
- Develop your ability to make reasoned judgements, frame appropriate questions and draw independent conclusions.
- Equip you with the skills required to work as a finance professional or an actuary or in alternative fields related to statistics and in business more generally.
- Prepare you to enter postgraduate study in finance, actuarial science or related disciplines.
- Develop you as a responsible and socially aware professional, who knows that many of the decisions that you make in your career will affect numerous stakeholders, all of whose views and situations must be taken into account
You also have a number of electives to choose from like our Mentoring & Coaching for Leadership module.
Course structure
Year 1
In year 1 Students are required to take a total of 7 core modules.
Core modules
Introduction to Actuarial Methods and Career Planning
This module raises awareness of your career options within and outside of the actuarial profession. To achieve this aim, the module examines the use of actuarial methods to solve financial problems and provides an introduction to the industries that actuaries work in.
Mathematics for Actuarial Science
This module will initially consolidate your mathematical knowledge to ensure all students have the same basic understanding no matter what their educational background. In the second term we will cover more advanced mathematical topics. The mathematics course is designed to give you the tools needed to solve the problems in the other modules.
Probability and Statistics 1
This module will assume that students will arrive with no knowledge of probability or statistics. The module will start with basic concepts such as summary statistics and basic probability and will develop these concepts to more advanced topics such as confidence intervals, hypothesis testing, regression and probability distributions. This module forms part of the CS1 course of the IFoA.
Finance and Investment Mathematics
This module will focus on the concept of valuing future monetary payments in terms of present values to allow a comparison of different income streams which is critical in any financial decision making. In this module we will consider all payments to be guaranteed. We will also look at linking amounts to various inflation indices. This module covers part of the CM1 course of the IFoA.
Introduction to Economics
To be able to understand the possible changes in the financial world, students need to study economics. This module assumes no prior knowledge and will cover both micro and macro economics over the year. This module covers the CB2 course of the IFoA.
Introduction to Excel and Statistical Packages
This module introduces you to the statistical package Minitab and Excel workbooks, There will also be additional information on the statistical package R but this will not be examined. The lectures and practical sessions are scheduled in such a way that you are able to use the IT tools presented in this module to solve problems generated by concepts introduced in other modules on the programme.
Elective Modules
- Introduction to VBA for Excel
Year 2
In year 2 Students are required to take 5 core modules and choose 3 elective modules.
Core modules
Calculus and Linear Algebra (Mathematics 2)
This module will cover more advanced techniques in calculus and linear algebra that will be used in your other modules on the degree.
Fundamentals of Finance
This module will introduce you to the various financial instruments and markets that exist allowing you to be able to develop solutions to financial risk questions. This module covers the first part of the CB1 course of the IFoA (the second part is covered in financial reporting).
Stochastic Modelling
This module will allow you to study the modelling of uncertainty of certain probabilistic events. The techniques you learn here can be applied to a number of different situations and will be developed further in more advanced modules. This module covers part of the CS2 course of the IFoA.
Derivatives, Trading and Hedging
Your foundation module in the study of options, futures and other derivative securities. Learn how to select the appropriate derivative security for different risk management applications, and determine the payoffs to risk management strategies and arbitrage mispricings.
Financial Markets
This module applies mathematics to the pricing of assets in the financial markets. Its aim is to examine what we know about the determination of the prices of bonds and equities.
Elective Modules
- Contingencies
- Alternative Investment Management
- Corporate Risk Management
- Decision Analysis
- Financial Economics
- Risk Analysis and Modelling
- Financial Reporting
- Financial Econometrics
- Asset Management
- Corporate Finance & Valuation
- Probability & Statistics 2
- Micro-placements
- Programming in Python.
Year 3
In your third year of study students will take a total of 3 Core Modules and 4 Elective Modules.
Core modules
Fixed Income Portfolio Management
Develop your understanding of fixed income securities and their use in portfolio management. Build the conceptual foundations, so that as an asset manager, treasurer, investment banker, financial analyst or trader, you can make intelligent assessments of the application of fixed income instruments.
Financial Engineering
This module provides the key tools and techniques for creating synthetic assets as well as methods for identifying fair market value. You will also analyse in-depth fixed income structuring, equity options and structured volatility dependent products.
Asset-Liability Management
This module is designed to expand on the prior knowledge of risk, investment and financial management and enable you to grasp the dynamic environment where banks and other institutions operate. The course brings the management of both sides of the balance sheet of financial institutions together in a unified framework.
Elective Modules
- Final Year Finance Project
- Operational Research
- General Insurance
- Asset-Liability Management
- Statistical Reasoning, Communication & Ethics
- Advanced Econometrics & Forecasting
- Emerging Markets
- Financial Services Regulation
- International Financial Management
- Statistical Modelling
- Game Theory
- Advanced Management Practice
- Advanced Contingencies
- Technical Analysis
- Real Estate Finance and Funding
- Integrated Professional Training
- Summer Internship
- Data Visualisation
- Volunteering and Career Development.
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Term dates
Academic year
For a full breakdown of the current and forthcoming academic year view our term dates page.
Study abroad
Bayes Business School gives you the opportunity to spend a term or a year studying abroad at one of our partner institutions, which are located around the world in Australia, Europe, Asia and the Americas.
*Please note that the partner universities available is dependent on the study abroad programme you apply for and on your degree. The list of partner universities is also subject to change.
Asia and Australasia
Australia
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Queensland University of Technology
Located in the bustling city of Brisbane, QUT was the first Australian university to gain 'triple crown' accreditation (EQUIS, AMBA and AACSB).
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University of Queensland
Located in the popular Australian city of Brisbane, the University of Queensland features in the top 100 of 3 of the major rankings (QS, THE and ARWU).
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University of Sydney
As Australia’s first university, the University of Sydney has an excellent long-standing reputation and is also ranked best student experience in Australia.
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RMIT University
Giving you the chance to study in Melbourne, Australia's 2nd largest city, RMIT is one of Australia's original educational institutions. Their well-established business school allows students to choose from a wide-range of subjects.
China
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Renmin University of China
Located in Beijing, Renmin Business School is both EQUIS and AACSB accredited. Their MBA programme is ranked in the top 50 in the world by the Financial Times.
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Shanghai Jiao Tong University
You will take classes from the Antai College of Economics and Management, which was the first business school in mainland China to have been triply accredited by AACSB, EQUIS and AMBA. They have Bachelor programmes in Economics and Finance.
Hong Kong
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Chinese University of Hong Kong
CUHK was ranked the most innovative university in Hong Kong in 2016 (Reuters). The 137 hectare campus overlooking Tolo Harbour houses a range of facilities such as world-class libraries, art museums, music halls, a swimming pool, sports fields, tennis courts, squash courts, a water sports centre and gymnasiums.
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University of Hong Kong
HKU is consistently ranked in the top 50 world universities (Times Higher Education World University Rankings). You will be studying at their Faculty of Business and Economics.
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Hong Kong University of Science & Technology
HKUST is ranked 4th in the QS Asian University Rankings 2016. HKUST Business School was the first school in Asia to be awarded dual accreditation by AACSB and EQUIS. It offers 11 undergraduate business programmes.
Singapore
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National University of Singapore
NUS is ranked 1st in the QS Asian University Rankings 2016 and is one of the top 25 world ranked universities (Times Higher Education World University Rankings). More than 1,000 exchange students visit NUS each year.
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Nanyang Technological University
Nanyang is ranked 54th in the Times Higher Education's World University Rankings. You will have the chance to study at one of Asia's most prestigious universities in the heart of Singapore.
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Singapore Management University
SMU was founded in 2000 by the government of Singapore, modelling itself on an American style university structure. SMU has over 180 exchange partner universities around the world.
South Korea
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Seoul National University
SNU was founded in 1946 as the first national university of Korea. SNU Business School was also the first business school in Korea to be certified by the Associate to Advanced Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB).
Vietnam
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RMIT Vietnam Campus
Living and studying at RMIT Saigon South campus in Ho Chi Minh City will give you great opportunities to get immersed into a dynamic, multicultural and intriguing city.
Europe
Austria
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Vienna University of Economics and Business
WU has triple accreditation, one of only two German-speaking universities belonging to this group. They have a well-established exchange programme, with around 240 partner universities around the world.
Denmark
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Copenhagen Business School
Copenhagen Business School often abbreviated and referred to as CBS, is a public university situated in Copenhagen. It is considered one of the most prestigious business schools in Western Europe and the world. CBS has been engaged in student mobility for decades and has a large number of partner universities all over the world. They send over 1,100 students to study at partner universities every year
France
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ESCP Europe, Paris campus
Like Bayes, ESCP is triple accredited (EQUIS, AMBA and AACSB). The Paris campus is located in the centre of the city. The Masters in Management, from which you will take classes, is currently ranked 4th in the Financial Times rankings (2016).
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ESSEC Business School
Established in 1907, ESSEC is one of the leading institutions in Europe for business education. Their BBA was the first programme in France to receive the prestigious AACSB and EQUIS accreditations.
Germany
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Technische Universität München
TU Munich was named as the number one university in Germany in the QS World University Ranking 2016.
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University of Mannheim
The University of Mannheim Business School is highly ranked and has an excellent reputation. You will be studying modules from their Bachelor degrees in Business Administration and Business Education in either German or English.
Italy
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Bocconi University
Based in Milan, Bocconi is a triple accredited school (EQUIS, AMBA and AACSB) and is ranked 6th in the Financial Times European Business Schools Ranking 2016.
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LUISS Guido Carli
LUISS Guido Carli is a private Italian university located in the heart of Rome. They are currently EQUIS and AMBA accredited and Luiss was actually the first Italian institution to have all its management programs accredited by EQUIS back in 2015, from the bachelor's degree program to the Master in Business Administration, as well as additional master's, specialization, doctoral, and business training programs. We are also currently ranked 59th in the QS ranking for Business and Management and our Master in Management is ranked 1st by the Financial Times based on career progress.
Norway
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BI Norwegian School of Management
BI is the only Norwegian university with triple accreditation and has student exchange agreements with more than 200 institutions in 45 different countries.
Spain
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ESADE Business School
The school is located in Europe’s most international city and Spain’s second largest city, Barcelona. Like Bayes, ESADE is triple accredited (EQUIS, AMBA and AACSB).
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IE Business School
Situated in the heart of Madrid's financial district, IE Business School is ranked 1st in Spain and 5th in Europe (FT European Business School rankings 2015).
The Netherlands
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Rotterdam School of Management, Erasmus University
RSM is consistently ranked in the top 10 business schools in Europe and has 'triple crown' accreditation (AACSB, AMBA and EQUIS). You will study all modules in English.
The Americas
Argentina
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Universidad Argentina de la Empresa
Located in the heart of Buenos Aires, UADE has exchange agreements with 40 partner universities around the world. You will take modules from the undergraduate Global Management degree.
Canada
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HEC Montreal
Like Bayes, HEC Montreal is triple accredited (EQUIS, AMBA and AACSB) and was the first school in North America to achieve this. There are opportunities to study in French or English.
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Smith School of Business - Queen's University
Queen's Smith School of Business has a rich history dating back to 1841 and is consistently ranked as one of Canada's leading universities. It welcomes over 300 exchange students every year from more than 40 countries.
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Ivey Business School, Western University
Ranked in the top 100 for Financial Times MBA Rankings, Ivey School of Business provides a competitive combination of world-class teaching and modern facilities.
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Sauder School of Business, University of British Columbia
UBC is one of Canada's leading research universities and is consistently ranked in the top 40 of the world. Located 30 minutes from the heart of down-town Vancouver it attracts students from more than 140 countries world-wide.
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University of Waterloo
For 19 years in a row, Waterloo has been named Canada's most innovative university in the Maclean's annual university reputational rankings. The Department of Statistics and Actuarial Science at Waterloo is among the top academic units for statistical and actuarial science in the world and is home to over 900 undergraduate students.
Chile
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Universidad de Chile
Based in the cultural city of Santiago, the Universidad de Chile is one of only 10 Latin American universities ranked among the world’s top 500. It is ranked 6th in the QS Latin American Ranking 2016.
USA
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Emory University, Atlanta
Located near downtown Atlanta, Emory University Goizueta Business School's BBA programme is currently ranked No. 15 by both Bloomberg BusinessWeek and U.S. News & World Report.
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Ross School of Business, University of Michigan
The Ross School of Business has one of the top undergraduate business programmes in the USA, ranked #4 (US News & World Report, 2016). You will take modules from their Bachelor in Business Administration.
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Robert H. Smith School of Business, University of Maryland
Located in College Park, eight miles from The White House and downtown Washington, D.C. you will be studying at the Robert H. Smith School of Business whose undergraduate programme was ranked number 19 in the USA (2016 U.S. News & World Report).
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McCombs School of Business, University of Texas at Austin
One of the largest business schools in the US, McCombs is ranked the 6th undergraduate business programme in the 2017 US News and World Reporting Ranking.
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McIntire School of Commerce, University of Virginia
The McIntire School of Commerce is regarded as one of the best business schools in America. Their UG programme is #5 in the USA (Bloomberg Business Week, 2016). They are partnered with a select number of business schools around the world, with Bayes being one of them.
Sandwich year
You can spend a year of your degree course studying at one of our partner institutions, between your second and final year of study. This would add a year to your degree so you would complete your degree in four years.
All the above listed partner universities are available to this degree. However if you wish to take Actuarial Science modules abroad you will need to apply to University of Waterloo, Canada.
Student Exchange Team
Our dedicated Student Exchange Team are available to offer advice to students who wish to explore their study abroad options. They will also support students throughout the application process and during their study abroad year or term. To contact them, email: bayes-ug-outgoing@city.ac.uk.
Placements
Work Placements at Bayes
A key part of a Bayes degree is the opportunity to gain professional work experience. BSc Finance with Actuarial Science students are eligible to undertake a one-year paid work placement during the third year of a four-year sandwich degree programme.
The practical experience of a professional placement, (typically 9-12 months duration) in addition to strong academic achievement, gives graduates a distinctive edge in the job market.
Find out more about Work Placements and Summer Internships at Bayes.
Recent placements
Past placements students from the BSc Actuarial Science have found actuarial placements, and some finance placements, in organisations including banks, insurers, re-insurers and risk management specialists.
Fees & funding
UK/Home fee
September 2025 entry
£9,250 per year
Tuition fees are subject to annual change.
International fee
September 2025 entry
£27,000 per year
Tuition fees are subject to annual change.
Tuition fee increases
The tuition fees indicated are for the 2025/ 26 academic year only. Fees for each subsequent year of study are subject to an annual increase to take account of City's increased costs of delivering educational services. This increase will be 5% for each subsequent year of study. You should expect your fee to increase by this amount and budget accordingly.
Scholarships & bursaries
Funding
There are a variety of funding options for all levels of study, including loans, grants and scholarships. Find out more about funding and financing your time at City here.
Each year, Bayes Business School, City, University of London and generous donors create opportunities for students to fully fund or part fund their studies. Find out more about scholarships and loans.
- Fee waivers may be available for this course
- Means tested support may be available for 2025/26 entry.
Careers
On completing this degree, you will be well suited for a wide variety of careers in the financial services sector, including in investment management, insurance or risk management.
Your skills will be welcomed in investment banking, accountancy, commercial banking, financial engineering or financial analysis. You will also be well prepared for a career in management consultancy.
Find out the types of positions our Actuarial Science graduates have gone on to:
Alumni stories
Entry requirements
Standard home offer
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A LevelA (Maths) AAGrade 4 (C) in GCSE English Language.
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International Baccalaureate (IB)35 pointsoverall, with minimum 6 in Higher Level Maths and either HL4 or SL5 in English.
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BTECDDPlus A Level Maths grade A and GCSE English Language grade 4 (C)
UK qualifications
A Level: A (Maths) AA
We accept all foreign language A Level subjects, and such subjects are considered for entry even if it is the applicant’s native language.
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 4 (C) in GCSE English Language.
BTEC: DDD
Plus GCSE Maths grade A and GCSE English grade 4 (C)
OCR Cambridge Technical Level 3 Extended Diploma: DDD
For OCR Cambridge Technical applicants we also require a minimum of grade 4 (C) in GCSE English Language and grade 7 (A) 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 A-Level Maths A
- BTEC/OCR Cambridge Technical Level 3 Subsidiary Diploma/National Extended Certificate (grade D) with two A-levels (including A-Level Maths A and a second A-Level grade A)
- For combination BTEC/OCR/A-Level applicants we also require a minimum of grade 4 (C) in GCSE English Language.
Cambridge Pre-U: D3 D3 D3 (including Maths)
Plus grade 4 (C) in GCSE English Language.
IB: 35 points overall with HL 6 in Mathematics HL4/SL 5 English. Please note that we are happy to accept both Maths Analysis & Approaches and Maths Applications & Interpretations.
Access to Higher Education: Pass the course with 45 Level 3 credits which includes a minimum of 30 credits at Distinction level with the remaining 15 credits at Merit or above. In addition to this, all applicants are required to have A Level Mathematics grade A.
For Access applicants we also require a minimum of grade 4 (C) in GCSE English Language.
T Level: Distinction plus A Level Maths grade A and GCSE English grade 4 (C).
Bayes accept the following T Level pathways:
- Accounting
- Digital Business Services
- Finance
- Management and Administration
- Marketing.
We do not accept any other T Level pathways.
Contextual admissions
We apply a contextual admissions process for UK undergraduate applicants who have been in care, attend a low performing school, live in an area where few students go to university, or are the first generation of their family to enter Higher Education.
Those who are eligible may receive a conditional offer with reduced entry requirements, typically up to two grades lower for A-levels and one grade for the International Baccalaureate Diploma.
International qualifications
Below is a list of countries with information on each about which qualifications we accept.
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Australia
Qualification: SACE/WACE/NTCET
- Actuarial Science and Business Analytics related degrees: 96% ATAR plus SACE/WACE/NTCET certificate with Mathematical Methods grade A and specialist mathematics grade B plus an English Language qualification
- All other Business related degrees: 94% ATAR plus SACE/WACE/NTCET certificate with Mathematical Methods grade A plus an English Language qualification
- Finance related degrees: 94% ATAR plus SACE/WACE/NTCET certificate with Mathematical Methods grade A plus an English Language qualification
Qualification: Queensland (QCE)
- Actuarial Science and Business Analytics related degrees: 96% ATAR plus QCE certificate with Mathematics B and C at Very High Achievement and High Achievement (VHA and HA) plus an English Language qualification
- All other Business related degrees: 94% ATAR plus QCE certificate with Mathematics B at Very High Achievement
(VHA) plus an English Language qualification. - Finance related degrees: 94% ATAR plus QCE certificate with Mathematics B at Very High Achievement
(VHA) plus an English Language qualification
Qualification: New South Wales (HSC)
- Actuarial Science and Business Analytics related degrees 96% ATAR plus NSW HSC yr 12 certificate with Mathematics Extension 1 and Extension 2 (grade 5 in one and 6 in the other) plus an English Language qualification)
- All other Business related degrees: ATAR 94% + NSW HSC yr 12 certificate with Mathematics Extension 1 (5 or above) plus an English Language qualification
- Finance related degrees: ATAR 94% + NSW HSC certificate with Mathematics Extension 1 (5 or above) plus an English Language qualification
Qualification: Australian Capital Territory (ACT)
- Actuarial Science and Business Analytics related degrees: 96% ATAR plus certificate with Specialist Maths at Grade A plus an English Language qualification
- All other Business related degrees: ATAR 94% with certificate with Mathematical Methods grade A plus an English Language qualification
- Finance related degrees: ATAR 94% with certificate with Mathematical Methods grade A plus an English Language qualification
Qualification: Tasmanian Certificate of Education/ Victorian Certificate of Education (TCE/VCE)
- Actuarial Science and Business Analytics related degrees: 96% ATAR + TCE/VCE certificate with Mathematics Methods at Exceptional Achievement or A plus an English Language qualification
- All other Business related degrees: ATAR 94% + TCE/VCE certificate with Mathematics Methods at Exceptional Achievement or A plus an English Language qualification
- Finance related degrees: ATAR 94% + TCE/VCE certificate with Mathematics Methods at Exceptional Achievement or A plus an English Language qualification
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Austria
Qualification: Reifeprüfung / Matura from Allgemeinbildende Höhere Schulen
Entry Requirement:
- Actuarial Science and Business Analytics related degrees: 1.6 with Sehr Gut in Maths plus an English language qualification
- All otherBusiness related degrees: 1.8 overall with Gut in Maths plus an English language qualification
- Finance related degrees: 1.8 with Sehr Gut in Maths plus an English language qualification
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Belgium
Qualification: Diploma van Secundair Onderwijs/Certificat d'Enseignement Secondaire Supérieur
Entry Requirement:
- Actuarial Science and Business Analytics related degrees: 17/20 overall including 18 in Maths plus an English language qualification
- All other Business related degrees: 17/20 overall including 17 in Maths plus an English language qualification
- Finance related degrees: 17/20 overall including 18 in Maths plus an English language qualification.
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Bulgaria
Qualification: Diploma za Sredno Obrazovanie
Entry requirement:
- Actuarial Science and Business Analytics related degrees: Contact Admissions
- All other Business related degrees: 5.5 overall with 5.5 Maths plus 5.8 in 2 state exams, plus an English language qualification
- Finance related degrees: 5.5 overall plus 5.6 in Maths plus 5.8 in 2 state exams, plus an English language qualification
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Canada
Qualification: OSSD (Ontario Secondary School Diploma)
- Actuarial Science and Business Analytics related degrees: 85% in five 4U courses with two 4U Calculus modules at 90% (MCV4U and MHF4U) plus an English Language qualification
- All other Business related degrees: 85% in 5 of the 4U courses including Calculus (MCV4U or MHF4U)
- Finance related degrees: 85% in five 4U courses with 4U Calculus at 90% (MCV4U or MHF4U)
Qualification: British Columbia Certificate of Education
- Actuarial Science and Business Analytics related degrees: 85% in four Grade 12 subjects with 90% in Grade 12 Maths
- All other Business related degrees: 85% in 4 Grade 12 subjects including Maths and and English language qualification
- Finance related degrees: 85% in four Grade 12 subjects with 90% in Grade 12 Maths
Qualification: New Brunswick - High School Graduation Diploma/Diplome de Fin D’Etudes Secondaires
- Actuarial Science and Business Analytics related degrees: Average of 85% in five grade 12 courses with Maths at 90%
- All other Business related degrees: Average of 85% in five grade 12 courses including Maths
- Finance related degrees: Average of 85% in five grade 12 courses with Maths at 90%
Qualification: Nova Scotian High School Completion Certificate
- Actuarial Science and Business Analytics related degrees: 90% in Maths plus 85% in three other subjects
- All other Business related degrees: 85% in four subjects including Maths
- Finance related degrees: 90% in Maths plus 85% in three other subjects
Qualification: Alberta High School Diploma
- Actuarial Science and Business Analytics related degrees: 90% in Pure Maths plus 85% in three other grade 30 subjects
- All other Business related degrees: 85% in four grade 30 subjects including Pure Maths
- Finance related degrees: 90% in Pure Maths plus 85% in three other grade 30 subjects
Qualification : Quebec - Diplome d’Etudes Collegiales
- Actuarial Science and Business Analytics related degrees: 85% overall average including 90% in Mathematics and 85% in English
- All other Business related degrees: 85% overall average including 85% in Mathematics and English
- Finance related degrees: 85% overall average including 90% in Mathematics and 85% in English
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Caribbean (CAPE)
Qualification: Caribbean Advanced Proficiency Examination (CAPE)
Entry requirement:
- Actuarial Science and Business Analytics related degrees: 111 in double unit subjects including Maths, with a minimum of 3 in CSEC English
- All other Busiess related degrees: 111 in double-unit subjects, with a minimum of 2 in CSEC Maths and 3 in CSEC English
- Finance related degrees: 111 in double unit subjects, with a minimum of 1 in CSEC Maths and 3 in CSEC English
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China
- Actuarial Science and Business Analytics related degrees: The Gaokao is not accepted for direct entry for these degrees.
- All other Business related degrees:The Gaokao is not accepted for direct entry for these degrees.
- Finance-related degrees: Applications with the Gaokao qualification are encouraged and considered on a case-by-case basis.
Applicants taking this qualification may wish to consider an international foundation course as an alternative route to undergraduate study. Bayes Business School works in partnership with INTO City and Kaplan International College London to offer foundation courses for international students.
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Croatia
Qualification: Svjedodžba o Maturi
Entry requirement:
- Actuarial Science and Business Analytics related degrees: 5 overall with 5 in Maths plus an English language qualification
- All other Business related degrees: 5 overall with 4 in Mathematics plus an English language qualification
- Finance related degrees: 5 overall with 5 in Maths plus an English language qualification
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Cyprus
Qualification: Apolytirion
Apolytirion accepted for all degrees except Actuarial where it is accepted alongside A-Level Maths.
Entry requirement:
- Actuarial Science and Business Analytics related degrees: Needs A-Level Maths A + pass Apolytirion 19/20 overall plus an English language qualification
- All other Business related degrees: Pass Apolytirion with 19/20 overall + 18/20 in Maths plus an English language qualification
- Finance related degrees: Pass Apolytirion with 19/20 overall + 19/20 in Maths plus an English language qualification
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Czech Republic
Qualification: Vysvedcení o Maturitní Zkoušce (Maturita)
Entry requirement:
- Actuarial Science and Business Analytics related degrees: 1 Overall with 1 in Maths plus an English language qualification
- All other Business related degrees: 1 Overall with 2 in Maths plus an English language qualification
- Finance related degrees: 1 Overall with 1 in Maths plus an English language qualification
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Denmark
Qualification: Studentereksamen
Entry requirement:
- Actuarial Science and Business Analytics related degrees: 10 overall with 12 in Maths plus an English language qualification
- All other Business related degrees: 10 overall with 10 in Maths plus an English language qualification
- Finance related degrees: 10 overall with 12 in Maths plus an English language qualification
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Estonia
- Actuarial Science and Business Analytics related degrees: Please contact Admissions.
- All other Business related degrees: Pass Gümnaasiumi lõputunnistus with 5 overall with 5 in Maths plus pass Riigieksamitunnistus with minimum 85% in 3 state exams
- Finance related degrees: Pass Gümnaasiumi lõputunnistus with 5 overall plus pass Riigieksamitunnistus with three state exams (including Maths) with minimum 85% in 3 state exams
All other degrees: 5 overall in lõputunnistus and 5 in Maths, plus minimum 85% in 3 state exams in Riigieksamitunnistus plus an English language qualification.
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Finland
Please contact Admissions.
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France
Qualification: French Baccalaureate
Entry Requirement:
- Actuarial Science and Business Analytics related degrees:15/20 overall plus Spécialité Maths 15/20 and 14/20 in English
- All other Business related degrees: 15/20 overall with either Complementaire Maths 14/20 or Spécialité Maths 13/20 and 14/20 in English. We also accept Diplome National du Brevet Maths 16/20 or 80%
- Finance related degrees: 15/20 overall with either Complementaire Maths 15/20 or Spécialité Maths 14/20 and 14/20 in English
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Germany
Qualification: Abitur
Entry requirement:
- Actuarial Science and Business Analytics related degrees: 1.8 with Sehr Gut in Maths plus an English language qualification
- All other Business related degrees: 1.8 overall with Gut in Maths plus an English language qualification
- Finance related degrees: 1.8 with Sehr Gut in Maths plus an English language qualification
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Greece
Qualification: Apolytirion Lykeio
We accept the Apolytirion along with either 2 A-Levels or 2 Pan-Hellenic subjects.
- Actuarial Science and Business Analytics related degrees: Pass Apolytirion with 18/20 overall, A Maths A-Level, A in another A-Level (excluding Modern/Ancient Greek) plus an English language qualification or Pass Apolytirion with 18/20 overall, 18/20 Maths Pan-Hellenic, 18/20 in another Pan-Hellenic subject plus an English language qualification
- All other Business related degrees: Pass Apolytirion with 18/20 overall, AA at A-Level (excluding Modern/Ancient Greek, and either including Maths or must have a GCSE/IGCSE Maths A/7) plus an English language qualification or Pass Apolytirion with 18/20 overall plus 18/20 in two Pan-Hellenic subjects (including Maths or must have a GCSE/IGCSE Maths A/7) plus an English language qualification
- Finance related degrees: Pass Apolytirion with 18/20 overall, AA at A-Level (excluding Modern/Ancient Greek, and either including Maths or must have a GCSE/IGCSE Maths A/7) plus an English language qualification or Pass Apolytirion with 18/20 overall plus 18/20 in two Pan-Hellenic subjects (including Maths or must have a GCSE/IGCSE Maths A/7) plus an English language qualification
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Hong Kong
Qualification: Hong Kong Diploma of Secondary Education
- Actuarial Science and Business Analytics related degrees: 5 in Core and 5 in Extended Maths, plus 5 in one further elective subject, with no less than 3 in any subject plus 4 in English
- All other Business related degrees: 5 in Core Maths and 5,5 in two elective subjects, with no less than 3 in any subject plus 4 in English
- Finance related degrees: 5 in Core Maths and 5,5 in two elective subjects, with no less than 3 in any subject plus 4 in English
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Hungary
Qualification: Erettsegi
Entry requirement:
- Actuarial Science and Business Analytics related degrees: Contact Admissions
- All other Business related degrees: 5 Overall with 4 in Maths plus an English language qualification
- Finance related degrees: 5 Overall with 5 in Maths plus an English language qualification
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India
Qualification: Higher Secondary Certificate (awarded on completion of Grade 12)
Entry requirement:
- Actuarial Science and Business Analytics related degrees: 90% in Maths and an overall average of 80%. Class X maths not accepted.
- All other Business related degrees: 80% overall average with 80% Maths (can also accept Class X Maths 80% if CBSE or CISCE boards only)
- Finance related degrees: 80% overall average with 80% Maths (can also accept Class X Maths 90% if CBSE or CISCE boards only)
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Iran
Qualification: Peeshdaneshgahe Pre University Certificate
Entry requirement:
- Actuarial Science and Business Analytics related degrees: Contact Admissions
- All other Business related degrees: 18/20 overall, with 18/20 in Maths, plus an English language qualification.
- Finance related degrees: Contact Admissions
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Ireland
Qualification: Irish Leaving Certificate
Entry requirement:
- Actuarial Science and Business Analytics related degrees: Irish Leaving Certificate with H1, H2, H2, H2, H2, H2 in Higher subjects including Maths, with Ordinary Level English C (if not taken at Higher)
- All other Business related degrees: Irish Leaving Certificate with H1, H2, H2, H2, H2, H2 in Higher subjects, with Ordinary Level Maths A and English C (if not taken at Higher)
- Finance related degrees: Irish Leaving Certificate with H1, H2, H2, H2, H2, H2 in Higher subjects, with Ordinary Level Maths A and English C (if not taken at Higher)
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Israel
Qualification: Bagrut
Entry requirement:
- Finance related degrees: 21 units to include 75% in Maths (minimum 4-units), with 80% in two 5-unit subjects and minimum 75% in the rest, plus an English language qualification
- Actuarial Science related degrees: 21 units to include 90% in Maths (minimum 4-units), with 80% in two 5-unit subjects and minimum 75% in the rest, plus an English language qualification
- Business related degrees: 21 units to include 75% in Maths (minimum 4-units), with 80% in two 5-unit subjects and minimum 75% in the rest, plus an English language qualification
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Italy
Qualification: Diploma di Esame di Stato
Entry requirement:
- Actuarial Science and Business Analytics related degrees: 85% overall with 10/10 in Maths, plus an English language qualification
- All other Business related degrees: Overall mark of 85% with a grade of 8/10 in Maths, plus an English language qualification
- Finance related degrees: 85% overall with 9/10 in Maths plus an English language qualification
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Latvia
Qualification: Atestats par visparejo videjo izglitibu
Entry requirement:
- Actuarial Science and Business Analytics related degrees: Contact Admissions
- All other Business related degrees: 9/10 in all subjects (must include Maths), plus an English language qualification
- Finance related degrees: 10/10 in Maths, with 9/10 in all other subjects, plus an English language qualification
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Lithuania
Qualification: Brandos Atestatas
Entry requirement:
- Actuarial Science and Business Analytics related degrees: Contact Admissions
- All other Business related degrees: 9/10 in all A&B subjects (must include Maths), with 90% in one state examination, plus an English language qualification
- Finance related degrees: 10/10 in Maths and 9/10 in all other A& B subjects, with 90% in one state examination, plus an English language qualification
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Luxembourg
Qualification: Diplôme de Fin d'Études Secondaires
Entry Requirement:
- Actuarial Science and Business Analytics related degrees: 49 points overall with 50 in Maths plus an English language qualification
- All other Business related degrees: 49 points overall with 49 in Maths plus an English language qualification
- Finance related degrees: 49 points overall with 50 in Maths plus an English language qualification
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Malaysia
Qualification: Sijil Tinggi Persekolahan Malaysia (STPM)
Entry requirement:
- Actuarial Science and Business Analytics related degrees: STPM A (Maths) AA, plus an English language qualification
- All other Business related degrees: STPM AAA, plus an English language qualification (must meet minimum Maths requirement)
- Finance related degrees: STPM AAA (must meet minimum Maths requirement) plus an English language qualification
Qualification: UEC
Entry requirement:
- Actuarial Science and Business Analytics related degrees: A in 6 subjects including Mathematics plus an English language qualification
- All other Business related degrees: A in 6 subjects including Mathematics plus an English language qualification
- Finance related degrees: A in 6 subjects including Mathematics plus an English language qualification
Qualification: Matrikulasi (Matriculation Certificate)
Entry requirement:
- Actuarial Science and Business Analytics related degrees: A in all advanced level subjects (must include Maths) and minimum B in all intermediate subjects plus an English language qualification
- All other Business related degrees: A in all advanced level subjects and minimum B in all intermediate subjects (must include Maths at either level) plus an English language qualification
- Finance related degrees: A in all advanced level subjects (must include Maths) and minimum B in all intermediate subjects plus an English language qualification
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Malta
Qualification: Malta Matriculation Certificate Examination
Entry requirement:
- Actuarial Science and Business Analytics related degrees: A's in advanced level subjects taken (must include Maths), plus an English language qualification
- All other Business related degrees: A's in advanced level subjects taken and Bs in the intermediate subjects (must include Maths), plus an English language qualification
- Finance related degrees: A's in advanced level subjects taken (must include Maths), plus an English language qualification
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Mauritius
Qualification: Cambridge Overseas Higher Certificate
Entry requirement:
- Actuarial Science and Business Analytics related degrees: A in Maths and AA in two other subjects, plus an English language qualification
- All other Business related degrees: Grades AAA plus an English language qualification. Must meet minimum Maths requirement
- Finance related degrees: Grades AAA plus an English language qualification. Must meet minimum Maths requirement
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Montenegro
Please contact Admissions.
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Netherlands
Qualification: Voorbereidend Wetenschappelijk Onderwijs (VWO)
Entry requirement:
- Actuarial Science and Business Analytics related degrees: 8 overall with 9 in Maths and an English language qualification
- All other Business related degrees: 8 overall with 8 in Maths and an English language qualification
- Finance related degrees: 8 overall with 9 in Maths and an English language qualification
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Norway
Qualification: Vitnemal
Entry requirement:
- Actuarial Science and Business Analytics related degrees: 5 overall with 6 in Maths and 5 in English
- All other Business related degrees: 5 overall with 5 in Maths and 5 in English
- Finance related degrees: 5 overall with 5 in Maths and 5 in English
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Poland
Qualification: Swiadectwo Dojrzałości/Matura
Entry requirement:
- Actuarial Science and Business Analytics related degrees: 80% in three extended subjects (which must include Maths), plus an English language qualification
- All other Business related degrees: 80% in three extended subjects (which must include Maths), plus an English language qualification
- Finance related degrees: 80% in three extended subjects (which must include Maths), plus an English language qualification
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Portugal
Qualification: Certificado de fim de Estudos Secundários (Diploma de Ensino Secundario)
Entry requirement:
- Actuarial Science and Business Analytics related degrees: 17/20 overall including 18 in Maths plus an English language qualification
- All other Business related degrees: 17/20 overall including 17 in Maths, plus an English language qualification
- Finance related degrees: 17/20 overall including 18 in Maths plus an English language qualification
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Romania
Qualification: Diploma de Bacalaureat
Entry requirement:
- Actuarial Science and Business Analytics related degrees: 9 in all subjects with 10 in maths, plus an English language qualification
- All other Business related degrees: 9 in all subjects (must include maths), plus an English language qualification
- Finance related degrees: 9 in all subjects with 9.5 in Maths plus an English language qualification
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Serbia
Qualification: Secondary School Leaving Diploma/Matura
Entry requirement:
- Actuarial Science and Business Analytics related degrees: 5 overall with 5 in Maths, plus an English language qualification
- All other Business related degrees: 5 overall with 4 in Maths, plus an English language qualification
- Finance related degrees: 5 overall with 5 in Maths plus an English language qualification
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Singapore
Qualification: Singaporean A-Levels
Entry requirement:
- Actuarial Science and Business Analytics related degrees: Grades AAA at H2 including Maths, plus an English language qualification
- All other Business related degrees: Grades AAA at H2, plus an English language qualification (must meet minimum Maths requirement)
- Finance related degrees: Grades AAA at H2 plus an English language qualification. Must also meet minimum Maths requirement.
Qualification: Singapore Polytechnic Diploma
Entry requirement:
- Actuarial Science and Business Analytics related degrees: The Singapore Polytechnic Diploma is not accepted for direct entry to any of the Actuarial-related degrees at Bayes.
- All other Business related degrees - Pass with GPA 3.4 or above plus an English language qualification. Must also meet minimum Maths requirement.
- Finance related degrees: Pass with GPA 3.4 or above plus an English language qualification. Must also meet minimum Maths requirement.
Applicants taking this qualification may wish to consider an international foundation course as an alternative route to undergraduate study. Bayes Business School works in partnership with INTO City and Kaplan International College London to offer foundation courses for international students.
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Slovakia
Qualification: Maturita
Entry requirement:
- Actuarial Science and Business Analytics related degrees: 1 overall with 1 in Maths plus an English language qualification
- All other Business related degrees: 1 overall with 2 in Maths plus an English language qualification
- Finance related degrees: 1 overall with 1 in Maths plus an English language qualification
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South Africa
Qualification: National Senior Certificate (with matriculation endorsement)
Entry Requirement:
- Actuarial Science and Business Analytics related degrees: 77766 including 7 in Maths, plus an English language qualification
- All other Business related degrees: 77766 which must include Maths, plus an English language qualification
- Finance related degrees: 77766 including 7 in Maths, plus an English language qualification
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Spain
Qualification: Título de Bachillerato (LOGSE)
Entry requirement:
- Actuarial Science and Business Analytics related degrees: 8 overall with 9 in Maths, plus an English language qualification
- All other Business related degrees: 8 overall with 8 in Maths, plus an English language qualification
- Finance related degrees: 8 overall with 9 in Maths, plus an English language qualification
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Sweden
Qualification: Fullstandigt Slutbetyg Fran Gymnasieskolan (from 2014)
- Actuarial Science and Business Analytics related degrees: Contact Admission
- All other Business related degrees: B overall in 2,000 credits with B in Maths courses 1-3 and plus an English language qualification
- Finance related degrees: B overall in 2,000 credits with A in Maths courses 1-3 plus an English language qualification
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Switzerland
Qualification: Federal Maturity Certificate/Maturitatzeugnis/Cantonal Maturity Certificate
Entry requirement:
- Actuarial Science and Business Analytics related degrees: 4.5 overall with 6 in Maths, plus an English language qualification
- All other Business related degrees: 4.5 overall with 5 in Maths, plus an English language qualification
- Finance related degrees: 4.5 overall with 6 in Maths, plus an English language qualification
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Tanzania
Qualification: Advanced Certificate of Secondary Education (ACSE)
Entry requirement:
- Finance related degrees: AAA plus an English language qualification (must meet minimum Maths requirement)
- Actuarial Science and Business Analytics related degrees: AAA (including Maths), plus an English language qualification
- All other Business related degrees: AAA, plus an English language qualification (must meet minimum Maths requirement)
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Turkey
The Lise Bitirme Diplomasi is not accepted for direct entry to an undergraduate course at Bayes.
Applicants taking this qualification may wish to consider an international foundation course as an alternative route to undergraduate study. Bayes Business School works in partnership with INTO City and Kaplan International College London to offer foundation courses for international students.
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USA
Qualification: AP (Advanced Placement) and SAT Subject Tests.
Entry requirement:
Actuarial Science and Business Analytics related degrees:
- Advanced Placement (AP) grades 5,5,5. Applicants must have AP Calculus BC grade 5 plus an English language qualification.
- SAT Subject Tests 3 x minimum 650. Applicants must have SAT Subject Test Mathematics 2 (minimum 650) plus an English language qualification.
- Combination Advanced Placement (AP) and SAT Subject Tests. We are happy to consider combination AP and SAT Subject Test results. An example offer would be 1 x AP grade 5 plus 2 x SAT Subject Tests minimum 650 plus the above minimum Maths and English criteria.
All other business related degrees:
- SAT Subject Tests 3 x minimum 650. Applicants must have either SAT Subject Test Mathematics 1 (minimum 650), SAT Subject Test Mathematics 2 (minimum 650) or SAT Maths minimum 600 plus an English language qualification.
- Combination Advanced Placement (AP) and SAT Subject Tests. We are happy to consider combination AP and SAT Subject Test results. An example offer would be 1 x AP grade 5 plus 2 x SAT Subject Tests minimum 650 plus the above minimum Maths and English criteria.
- Advanced Placement (AP) grades 5,5,5. Applicants must have either AP Calculus AB grade 5, AP Calculus BC grade 5 or SAT Maths minimum 600 plus an English language qualification.
Finance related degrees:
- Advanced Placement (AP) grades 5,5,5. Applicants must have either AP Calculus AB grade 5, AP Calculus BC grade 5 or SAT Maths minimum 600 plus an English language qualification.
- SAT Subject Tests 3 x minimum 650. Applicants must have either SAT Subject Test Mathematics 1 (minimum 650), SAT Subject Test Mathematics 2 (minimum 650) or SAT Maths minimum 600 plus an English language qualification.
- Combination Advanced Placement (AP) and SAT Subject Tests. We are happy to consider combination AP and SAT Subject Test results. An example offer would be 1 x AP grade 5 plus 2 x SAT Subject Tests minimum 650 plus the above minimum Maths and English criteria.
Further information for US applicants:
- AP Macroeconomics and Microeconomics are now accepted as separate subjects. Applicants taking these subjects would therefore need AP grades 5,5,5.
- For applicants taking a combination of AP and SAT Subject Tests we require three different subjects. For example we would not make an offer to include both AP Calculus AB and SAT Subject test Mathematics 1.
- We are unable to make offers based on American College Testing (ACT) or high school GPA
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Select a country
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Algeria
The Algerian Baccalauréat is not accepted for direct entry to an undergraduate course at Bayes.
Applicants taking this qualification may wish to consider an international foundation course as an alternative route to undergraduate study. Bayes Business School works in partnership with INTO City and Kaplan International College London to offer foundation courses for international students.
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Azerbaijan
The General Secondary Education Certificate is not accepted for direct entry to an undergraduate course at Bayes.
Applicants taking this qualification may wish to consider an international foundation course as an alternative route to undergraduate study. Bayes Business School works in partnership with INTO City and Kaplan International College London to offer foundation courses for international students.
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Bahrain
The General Secondary Education Certificate is not accepted for direct entry to an undergraduate course at Bayes.
Applicants taking this qualification may wish to consider an international foundation course as an alternative route to undergraduate study. Bayes Business School works in partnership with INTO City and Kaplan International College London to offer foundation courses for international students.
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Bangladesh
The Higher Secondary Certificate is not accepted for direct entry to an undergraduate course at Bayes.
Applicants taking this qualification may wish to consider an international foundation course as an alternative route to undergraduate study. Bayes Business School works in partnership with INTO City and Kaplan International College London to offer foundation courses for international students.
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Belarus
The Certificate of General Secondary Education is not accepted for direct entry to an undergraduate course at Bayes.
Applicants taking this qualification may wish to consider an international foundation course as an alternative route to undergraduate study. Bayes Business School works in partnership with INTO City and Kaplan International College London to offer foundation courses for international students.
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Brazil
The Certificado de Conclusão de Ensino Médio is not accepted for direct entry to an undergraduate course at Bayes.
Applicants taking this qualification may wish to consider an international foundation course as an alternative route to undergraduate study. Bayes Business School works in partnership with INTO City and Kaplan International College London to offer foundation courses for international students.
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Chile
The Licencia de Educación Mediais is not accepted for direct entry to an undergraduate course at Bayes.
Applicants taking this qualification may wish to consider an international foundation course as an alternative route to undergraduate study. Bayes Business School works in partnership with INTO City and Kaplan International College London to offer foundation courses for international students.
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Colombia
The Bachiller Académico is not accepted for direct entry to an undergraduate course at Bayes.
Applicants taking this qualification may wish to consider an international foundation course as an alternative route to undergraduate study. Bayes Business School works in partnership with INTO City and Kaplan International College London to offer foundation courses for international students.
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Costa Rica
The Título de Bachiller is not accepted for direct entry to an undergraduate course at Bayes.
Applicants taking this qualification may wish to consider an international foundation course as an alternative route to undergraduate study. Bayes Business School works in partnership with INTO City and Kaplan International College London to offer foundation courses for international students.
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Dominican Republic
The Bachiller en Modalida General is not accepted for direct entry to an undergraduate course at Bayes.
Applicants taking this qualification may wish to consider an international foundation course as an alternative route to undergraduate study. Bayes Business School works in partnership with INTO City and Kaplan International College London to offer foundation courses for international students.
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Ecuador
The Título de Bachiller is not accepted for direct entry to an undergraduate course at Bayes.
Applicants taking this qualification may wish to consider an international foundation course as an alternative route to undergraduate study. Bayes Business School works in partnership with INTO City and Kaplan International College London to offer foundation courses for international students.
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Egypt
The Certificate of General Secondary Education is not accepted for direct entry to an undergraduate course at Bayes.
Applicants taking this qualification may wish to consider an international foundation course as an alternative route to undergraduate study. Bayes Business School works in partnership with INTO City and Kaplan International College London to offer foundation courses for international students.
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Georgia
The General Education Diploma is not accepted for direct entry to an undergraduate course at Bayes.
Applicants taking this qualification may wish to consider an international foundation course as an alternative route to undergraduate study. Bayes Business School works in partnership with INTO City and Kaplan International College London to offer foundation courses for international students.
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Ghana
The West African Senior School Certificate is not accepted for direct entry to an undergraduate course at Bayes.
Applicants taking this qualification may wish to consider an international foundation course as an alternative route to undergraduate study. Bayes Business School works in partnership with INTO City and Kaplan International College London to offer foundation courses for international students.
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Indonesia
The Upper Secondary School Graduation Certificate is not accepted for direct entry to an undergraduate course at Bayes
Applicants taking this qualification may wish to consider an international foundation course as an alternative route to undergraduate study. Bayes Business School works in partnership with INTO City and Kaplan International College London to offer foundation courses for international students.
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Iraq
The Secondary School Certificate is not accepted for direct entry to an undergraduate course at Bayes.
Applicants taking this qualification may wish to consider an international foundation course as an alternative route to undergraduate study. Bayes Business School works in partnership with INTO City and Kaplan International College London to offer foundation courses for international students.
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Japan
The Upper Secondary School Leaving Certificate is not accepted for direct entry to an undergraduate course at Bayes.
Applicants taking this qualification may wish to consider an international foundation course as an alternative route to undergraduate study. Bayes Business School works in partnership with INTO City and Kaplan International College London to offer foundation courses for international students.
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Jordan
The General Vocational Secondary Education Certificate is not accepted for direct entry to an undergraduate course at Bayes.
Applicants taking this qualification may wish to consider an international foundation course as an alternative route to undergraduate study. Bayes Business School works in partnership with INTO City and Kaplan International College London to offer foundation courses for international students.
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Kazakhstan
Year 1 KIMEP University only
- Actuarial Science and Business Analytics related degrees: contact Admissions
- Finance related degrees: Year 1 university 3.5 GPA overall with 3.5 GPA in Maths
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Kenya
The Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education is not accepted for direct entry to an undergraduate course at Bayes.
Applicants taking this qualification may wish to consider an international foundation course as an alternative route to undergraduate study. Bayes Business School works in partnership with INTO City and Kaplan International College London to offer foundation courses for international students.
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Lebanon
The Baccalauréat Libanais is not accepted for direct entry to an undergraduate course at Bayes.
Applicants taking this qualification may wish to consider an international foundation course as an alternative route to undergraduate study. Bayes Business School works in partnership with INTO City and Kaplan International College London to offer foundation courses for international students.
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Mexico
The Bachillerato is not accepted for direct entry to an undergraduate course at Bayes.
Applicants taking this qualification may wish to consider an international foundation course as an alternative route to undergraduate study. Bayes Business School works in partnership with INTO City and Kaplan International College London to offer foundation courses for international students.
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Morocco
The Diplôme du Baccalauréatis not accepted for direct entry to an undergraduate course at Bayes.
Applicants taking this qualification may wish to consider an international foundation course as an alternative route to undergraduate study. Bayes Business School works in partnership with INTO City and Kaplan International College London to offer foundation courses for international students.
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Nepal
The Higher Secondary Education Board Examination is not accepted for direct entry to an undergraduate course at Bayes.
Applicants taking this qualification may wish to consider an international foundation course as an alternative route to undergraduate study. Bayes Business School works in partnership with INTO City and Kaplan International College London to offer foundation courses for international students.
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New Zealand
Qualification: National Certificate of Educational Achievement Level 3 (NCEA)
Entry Requirement:
- Actuarial Science and Business Analytics related degrees: Contact admissions.
- All other Business related degrees: Achieve an Excellence in the NCEA, with Merit in Maths, plus an English Language qualification
- Finance related degrees: Achieve an Excellence in the NCEA, with Excellence in Maths, plus an English Language qualification
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Nigeria
The West African Senior School Certificate/Senior School Certificate is not accepted for direct entry to an undergraduate course at Bayes.
Applicants taking this qualification may wish to consider an international foundation course as an alternative route to undergraduate study. Bayes Business School works in partnership with INTO City and Kaplan International College London to offer foundation courses for international students.
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Pakistan
The Higher Secondary Certificate is not accepted for direct entry to an undergraduate course at Bayes.
Applicants taking this qualification may wish to consider an international foundation course as an alternative route to undergraduate study. Bayes Business School works in partnership with INTO City and Kaplan International College London to offer foundation courses for international students.
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Peru
The Certificado de Educación Secundaria Común Completa is not accepted for direct entry to an undergraduate course at Bayes.
Applicants taking this qualification may wish to consider an international foundation course as an alternative route to undergraduate study. Bayes Business School works in partnership with INTO City and Kaplan International College London to offer foundation courses for international students.
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Phillipines
The High School Diploma is not accepted for direct entry to an undergraduate course at Bayes.
Applicants taking this qualification may wish to consider an international foundation course as an alternative route to undergraduate study. Bayes Business School works in partnership with INTO City and Kaplan International College London to offer foundation courses for international students.
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Qatar
The Qatar Senior School Certificate is not accepted for direct entry to an undergraduate course at Bayes.
Applicants taking this qualification may wish to consider an international foundation course as an alternative route to undergraduate study. Bayes Business School works in partnership with INTO City and Kaplan International College London to offer foundation courses for international students.
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Russia
The Attestat o Srednem (polnom) Obshem Obrazovanii is not accepted for direct entry to an undergraduate course at Bayes.
Applicants taking this qualification may wish to consider an international foundation course as an alternative route to undergraduate study. Bayes Business School works in partnership with INTO City and Kaplan International College London to offer foundation courses for international students.
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Saudi Arabia
The General Secondary Education Certificate is not accepted for direct entry to an undergraduate course at Bayes.
Applicants taking this qualification may wish to consider an international foundation course as an alternative route to undergraduate study. Bayes Business School works in partnership with INTO City and Kaplan International College London to offer foundation courses for international students.
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South Korea
The High School Diploma is not accepted for direct entry to an undergraduate course at Bayes.
Applicants taking this qualification may wish to consider an international foundation course as an alternative route to undergraduate study. Bayes Business School works in partnership with INTO City and Kaplan International College London to offer foundation courses for international students.
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Taiwan
The Senior High School Leaving Certificate is not accepted for direct entry to an undergraduate course at Bayes.
Applicants taking this qualification may wish to consider an international foundation course as an alternative route to undergraduate study. Bayes Business School works in partnership with INTO City and Kaplan International College London to offer foundation courses for international students.
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Thailand
The Certificate of Secondary Education is not accepted for direct entry to an undergraduate course at Bayes.
Applicants taking this qualification may wish to consider an international foundation course as an alternative route to undergraduate study. Bayes Business School works in partnership with INTO City and Kaplan International College London to offer foundation courses for international students.
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United Arab Emirates
The General Secondary Education Certificate is not accepted for direct entry to an undergraduate course at Bayes.
Applicants taking this qualification may wish to consider an international foundation course as an alternative route to undergraduate study. Bayes Business School works in partnership with INTO City and Kaplan International College London to offer foundation courses for international students.
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Ukraine
The Certificate of Independent External Examination is not accepted for direct entry to an undergraduate course at Bayes.
Applicants taking this qualification may wish to consider an international foundation course as an alternative route to undergraduate study. Bayes Business School works in partnership with INTO City and Kaplan International College London to offer foundation courses for international students.
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Venezuela
The Título de Educación Media General (in either the humanities or science stream) is not accepted for direct entry to an undergraduate course at Bayes.
Applicants taking this qualification may wish to consider an international foundation course as an alternative route to undergraduate study. Bayes Business School works in partnership with INTO City and Kaplan International College London to offer foundation courses for international students.
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Vietnam
The Upper Secondary School Graduation Diploma is not accepted for direct entry to an undergraduate course at Bayes.
Applicants taking this qualification may wish to consider an international foundation course as an alternative route to undergraduate study. Bayes Business School works in partnership with INTO City and Kaplan International College London to offer foundation courses for international students.
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Slovenia
Qualification: Splošna Matura (General Matura Certificate)
Entry requirement:
- Actuarial Science and Business Analytics related degrees: Pass the Matura with 25 points overall including grade 5 in Higher Level Maths, plus an English Language qualification
- All other Business related degrees: Pass the Matura with 25 points overall including grade 4 in Higher Level Maths, plus an English Language qualification.
- Finance related degrees: Pass the Matura with 25 points overall including grade 4 in Higher Level Maths, plus an English Language qualification
English language requirements
Information for international and EU applicants
For international applicants requiring a Student Route visa we accept any of the below English language proficiency qualifications at the grades listed.
Please note, the Official Certificate must be awarded OR the qualification must be verifiable online. Statement of Results willnotbe accepted.
English tests need to have been taken no longer than two years from the date that the CAS is generated.
English Language Tests:
- IELTS (Academic, UKVI or IELTS Indicator): 6.5 overall with no less than 6.0 in any sub test
- IELTS One Skill Retake: Must be taken within six weeks of previous IELTS test. Accepted for one sub test where all other components and the overall score have been met.
- Language Cert International Academic ESOL: 70 overall and 70 in each component
- Language Cert International ESOL: B2 Communicator (101 Listening, 38 Speaking, 101 Reading, 101 Writing)
- TOEFL (Test centre or iBT Special Home Edition): 90 overall (21 Writing, 23 Reading, 23 Speaking, 21 Listening)
- Pearson Test of English (PTE) Academic: 62 overall with minimum of 62 in each sub test
- Cambridge English Advanced (also known as Certificate in Advanced English): Grade C with 176 overall and minimum 176 in each component
- Cambridge English Proficiency (also known as Certificate of Proficiency in English): Pass qualification (all grades accepted)
- Oxford Test of English 140 overall with minimum 140 in each sub test.
English Language Qualifications:
- IGCSE English as a First Language (Syllabus 0500 & 0522): Grade C or above
- IGCSE English as Second Language (Syllabus 0510 & 0511): Grade B or above
- International Baccalaureate: Grade 5 at Standard level or Grade 4 at Higher level
- Trinity College (Integrated Skills): Distinction ISE II – pass in each area
- INTO City Pre-sessional English: 6.5 overall with no less than 6.0 in any sub test (NB. Must be the 6 or 8 week Bayes-specific course)
- Hong Kong Diploma of Secondary Education (HKDSE): English Language Examination grade 4 or above
- GCSE English Language Grade C/5 or above but 1) Qualifications must be issued by Ofqual, SQA, Qualifications Wales or CCEA regulated body in the UK; 2) Education must be undertaken in a UK school
- A Level English Language Grade C or above but 1) Qualifications must be issued by Ofqual, SQA, Qualifications Wales or CCEA regulated body in the UK; 2) Education must be undertaken in a UK school
- Vitnemal English grade 5
- French Baccalaureat: 14/20 in English
- Malaysian GCE O Level (SPM-1119 syllabus only): grade A.
- Malaysian Certificate of Education (Sijil Pelajaran Malaysia): C+
- WAEC (West African Examinations Council: C5 (from 2015 onwards).
An exception to the above criteria applies to Student Route visa applicants from the below majority English-speaking countries for whom we can accept a wider range of English qualifications:
- Antigua and Barbuda
- Australia
- The Bahamas
- Barbados
- Belize
- Canada
- Dominica
- Grenada
- Guyana
- Ireland
- Jamaica
- Malta
- New Zealand
- St Kitts and Nevis
- St Lucia
- St Vincent and the Grenadines
- Trinidad and Tobago
- United Kingdom
- United States of America.
Don’t meet the English language requirements? INTO City, University of London offers English language programmes to help prepare you for study at university.
These intensive and flexible courses are designed to improve your English ability for entry to degree courses:
Information for home applicants
In addition to the above English language proficiency qualifications accepted for International applicants, as a Home or EU applicant we can also accept any of the below English qualifications:
- GCSE: Grade C or 4
- O-Level: Grade C
- A-Level: Grade C
- Cambridge English First (also known as Certificate of First in English): Grade A (180-190) at CEFR Level C1.
Foundation programmes
UK students
If you do not meet the qualification criteria for this course, you may still meet the criteria for our Actuarial Science Foundation course. The Foundation course is a one-year full-time programme that provides an entry route to the BSc Actuarial Science course.
Foundation courses for International students
Don’t meet our entry requirements? Study a international foundation course with one of our two partner institutions. These courses are specifically designed for international students who do not meet our required academic and English language requirements for direct entry.
They help prepare you for study at City St Georges and you are guaranteed a place on a specific degree at City St George’s provided you meet the progression requirements.
INTO City
Together with INTO University Partnerships, City St Georges has established a purpose-built study centre near to Liverpool Street Station in the heart of London's financial district.
Combining academic study with English language support, the courses at INTO City are validated by City St George’s, which provides assurance of the quality and standards of education and means you have access to a range of City St George’s services.
Find out more at: INTO Study - Best Universities in London | City University London
Kaplan International College London
City has a longstanding partnership with Kaplan International College London. KIC London offers fantastic teaching, support and facilities, plus a great location in the popular South Bank area of the city, close to many leading attractions.
Its courses equip students with the English language level, academic skills and key subject knowledge needed for an undergraduate degree at City St George’s.
Find out more at: Kaplan International College (KIC) London | Kaplan Pathways
Student life
Study at Bayes and take advantage of all that London has to offer - from entertainment and nightlife to West End theatres, museums and world-famous shopping districts and markets.
See our Undergraduate Student Life page for further information.
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Terms and conditions
Students applying to study at Bayes Business School are subject to City, University of London's terms and conditions.
More information about applying to BayesAll applications should be made through UCAS, the Universities and Colleges Admissions Service. Applications are made via Apply, UCAS's online application system.
UCAS Institution code: C60 (Bayes Business School and City, University of London)
UCAS Course code: G3N3 / G33N with professional placement
You can find more information at UCAS and in the UCAS Handbook.
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