Investment and Financial Risk Management BSc (Hons)

Entry requirements

Standard home offer

  • A Level
    AAA
    Grade 4 (C) in GCSE English Language and grade 7 (A) in GCSE Maths
  • International Baccalaureate (IB)
    35 points
    overall with HL4/SL 5 in Mathematics and English
  • BTEC
    DDD
    Grade 4 (C) in GCSE English Language and grade 7 (A) in GCSE Maths

UK qualifications

Core English and Mathematics requirements

In addition to the qualifications below (excluding IB), the following is required: a minimum of grade 4 (C) in GCSE English Language and grade 7 (A) in GCSE Maths.

Level 3 Certificate in Core Mathematics with a minimum grade C is also accepted.

Further requirements

A-Level: AAA

If you are studying General Studies or Critical Thinking these subjects will not be included in any offer condition.

We accept all foreign language A Level subjects, and such subjects are considered for entry even if it is the applicant’s native language.

BTEC: DDD

OCR Cambridge Technical Level 3 Extended Diploma: DDD

Cambridge Pre-U: D3 D3 D3

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 A)
  • BTEC/OCR Cambridge Technical Level 3 Subsidiary Diploma/National Extended Certificate (grade D) with two A-levels (grades AA)

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.

T Level:Distinction.

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.

IB: 35 points overall with HL4/SL 5 in Mathematics and English. Please note that we are happy to accept both Maths Analysis & Approaches and Maths Applications & Interpretations.

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.

Foundation course for UK/EU students

If you do not meet the qualification criteria for this course, you may still meet the criteria for our Business Management Foundation course. The Foundation course is a one-year full-time programme that provides an entry route to any of the following business-related courses: BSc Business Management, BSc Business Management, Digital Innovation and Entrepreneurship, BSc Business with Finance, BSc Business with Marketing and BSc International Business.

International students

We accept a wide range of international and other UK qualifications at Bayes.

If you do not qualify for direct entry, there are several partners that offer preparatory international foundation courses for students seeking entry to undergraduate degrees. These include:

INTO City, University of London

Don’t meet the entry requirements? INTO City, University of London offers a range of academic and English language programmes to help prepare you for study at City, University of London. You’ll learn from experienced teachers in a dedicated international study centre.

These programmes are designed for international students who do not meet the required academic and English language requirements for direct entry. To prepare for this degree course, learn more about the International Foundation in Business and Economics with Accounting.

Kaplan International College (KIC) London

Additionally, City works in partnership with KIC London to provide a range of preparatory courses for international students. KIC London courses offer comprehensive support to students - including regular one-to-one tuition. Students who successfully complete the KIC London Foundation course at the required level are guaranteed progression to City, University of London degree courses.

International qualifications

Below is a list of countries with information on each about which qualifications we accept.

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 / 5 or above
  • IGCSE English as Second Language (Syllabus 0510 & 0511):  Grade B/ 6 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)
  • Oxford Digital English Language Test (Digital & In person):  Score 7 with at least 6 in all skills.

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

The Foundation Programme is for home fee paying students only. If you think you may still be eligible based on your circumstances, for example you have EU Settlement/Pre-Settlement Status, Indefinite Leave to Remain or Refugee Status, please email bayesug@city.ac.uk.

If you are an international student please refer to INTO City for information about the International Foundation Programme.

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