Financial Planning and Wealth Management BSc (Hons)

Undergraduate

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Interested in a career that helps people achieve financial well-being while offering work-life balance and competitive earnings? Explore financial planning.

Course option

Degree with foundation year

Year of entry

2025-26 2026-27

Location

Coventry University (Coventry)

Study mode

Full-time
Sandwich

Duration

3 years full-time
4 years sandwich

UCAS codes

N341

Start date

September 2026

How to Apply

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Course overview

Financial planning is a professional service designed for individuals, their families and businesses. As a financial planner, you can help others organise their financial affairs to achieve financial goals and lifestyle objectives.

The demand for financial planning is growing due to factors such as increasing life expectancy, the complexity of financial services and products, evolving individual lifestyle goals and aspirations and shifts in workplace pensions and government welfare provision.

This specialist vocational degree aims to equip you with the necessary skills to pursue a professional career in the financial services sector, such as personal financial planning, investments or wealth management.

This course also offers you the optional opportunity to gain the Chartered Institute of Securities and Investment’s (CISI) Investment Advice Diploma (IAD), a mandatory qualification for those who wish to offer financial advice in the UK and abroad.²

Rated Gold Overall

Teaching Excellence Framework (TEF) 2023

5 QS Stars for Teaching and Facilities

QS Stars University Ratings

Top 5 Student City in England (Coventry)

QS Best Student Cities Index 2026

Why you should study this course

Course content is mapped against CISI’s Investment Advice Diploma (IAD) professional standards. You will have an option to take the IAD professional qualification as part of the course at no additional cost. The IAD is designed to meet the standards set by the Retail Distribution Review (RDR), which aims to improve the quality of financial advice provided to retail clients. The IAD is recognised by the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) as an appropriate exam for retail advisors, ensuring that individuals who have the qualification are competent to provide investment advice.
Learn software, such as Voyant, and gain hands-on experience of market leading financial databases such as Bloomberg, LSEG Workspace, Fitch Connect and Bureau van Dijk Fame. You would also have the opportunity to get professional certifications for Bloomberg, LSEG Workspace and in ESG.^2,4
We endeavour to provide you with opportunities to attend industry conferences, network with practitioners and take part in our own mentoring scheme, where you can engage directly with industry mentors. They provide one-to-one support and can help you to improve your technical knowledge and skills, gain industry insights and support you with advice and goal setting.²
You can choose to study an optional sandwich year, which offers you the chance to gain hands-on industry placement experience.²
Access maths and statistics support through drop-in sessions and bookable appointments.
We are a CISI Centre of Excellence and you could be nominated for the CISI Educational Trust Award.
Enrich your student experience by becoming a member of a student-led society such as the Investment Society or the Economics Society.²
Benefit from real-world exposure and network with like-minded professionals and visit key financial institutions, which have previously included Bloomberg, Cooper Parry Wealth and Fidelity International.²

Memberships

CABS - Chartered Association of Business Schools

Coventry Business School is currently an active member of the Chartered Association of Business Schools, which has a membership of over 120 business schools and higher education providers and supports its members in maintaining world-class standards of teaching and research.

CISI - Chartered Institute for Securities and Investment

Students of this course will be offered the opportunity to undertake professional examination – CISI Investment Advice Diploma (IAD) as part of the programme and will qualify them for Associate membership of the CISI (ACSI), which further grants them access to networking and professional development opportunities. (subject to application, availability, meeting applicable visa requirements and additional fees may apply).

EFMD - European Foundation for Management Development

Coventry Business School is currently an active member of the European Foundation for Management Development, a global membership organisation dedicated to management development, covering over 900 members across 91 countries.

PRME - The Principles for Responsible Management Education

Coventry Business School is currently an active member of The Principles for Responsible Management Education (PRME). PRME is a United Nations-supported initiative founded in 2007 that aims to raise the profile of sustainability in their classrooms through seven principles focused on serving society and safeguarding our planet.

AACSB- The Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business

Coventry Business School is currently an active member of the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB). AACSB is the world’s largest network of business schools and organisations committed to advancing business education and making a lasting, positive impact on society to create next generation of great leaders.

BGA - Business Graduates Association

Coventry Business School is currently an active member of the Business Graduates Association (BGA). BGA’s student and graduate benefits have been crafted to enhance your learning experience, providing a range of tools to support professional and personal development.

SBC - Small Business Charter

Coventry Business School is a recipient of the Small Business Charter (SBC) Award. The award is a mark of excellence for business schools, recognising their expertise in supporting small businesses, student entrepreneurship, and effective engagement in the local economy.

Memberships are reviewed on an annual basis and are not guaranteed. Applicants and students will be informed of any changes as soon as possible.

Additional certificates

As part of the degree you will have the option to work towards two additional certifications (outside of your study modules):

[1] Bloomberg Market Concepts Certificate: Optional certification to help our students stand out and demonstrate their understanding of financial markets, central banking and the application of economic indicators, as well as hone their skills in utilising Bloomberg terminal functionalities for a fast moving market.

[2] Bloomberg ESG Certificate: Optional certification for students to demonstrate their understanding of the Environmental, Social and Governance factors, and their implications for strategy development and regulatory compliance.

Graduating from Coventry University and completing my professional exams alongside my studies provided a strong foundation for my career in wealth planning. My placement year was also invaluable for my final year and provided a great foundation for my current role.

The profession is fulfilling, to see the positive impact we have on our clients' lives, helping them achieve their goals and improving their financial well-being. The demand for financial planners is growing, offering great opportunities for young professionals.

I highly recommend exploring a career in financial planning. It's a path that offers not only professional growth but also the chance to positively influence peoples' lives. Take that first step today, and you'll find it to be a deeply rewarding journey.
Hannah Nolan, Alumna and CISI Educational Trust Award winner, Financial Planner at Paradigm Norton, (Quoted 2025)

What you'll study

This course has a common first year.

The common first year enables you to work alongside students doing similar courses to you, to widen your knowledge and exposure to other subject areas and professions. You will have the opportunity to collaborate with other students, so you can share your insights and experience which will help you to develop and learn.

If you discover an interest in a specific subject you have studied, upon successful completion of your first year, you could swap degrees with another course in your common first year (subject to meeting progression requirements).

Common first year courses

Banking and Finance BSc (Hons)
Business and Finance BSc (Hons)
Business Economics BSc (Hons)
Economics BSc (Hons)
Finance and Investment BSc (Hons)
Financial Economics BSc (Hons)

Modules

Principles of Economics - 30 credits

Get a comprehensive introduction to the principles of economics. This module covers core concepts, analytical methods and fundamental theories in microeconomics and macroeconomics. It is designed to build essential knowledge for further study in economics, finance and related disciplines. You should develop the skills to apply economic theory to real-world policy issues, and contemporary economic and financial challenges.

The microeconomics component explores individual decision-making, market dynamics and government intervention, while the macroeconomics component focuses on economy-wide phenomena, government policy and macroeconomic stability.

By integrating perspectives in microeconomics and macroeconomics, this module aims to provide a strong foundation for intermediate economics, finance and policy-related studies. It should enhance your economic reasoning, critical thinking and analytical skills, preparing you to assess economic issues in theoretical and applied contexts.

Compulsory

Quantitative and Academic Skills – 30 credits

This module aims to equip you with the quantitative and academic skills you will need to study economics and finance successfully. This module will build upon your existing mathematical skills and knowledge to explore and develop an in-depth understanding of how algebra, calculus and other techniques are widely applied in finance and economics.

It also aims to expand your quantitative analysis skills by introducing the fundamental concepts and methods of statistics used in economics and finance. This should allow you to conduct basic empirical investigations in applied finance and economics and provide you with the necessary foundation of knowledge for later modules in econometrics.

The module content aims to develop and improve your skills in time management, academic research, writing and digital literacy in spreadsheets and statistical packages.

By the end of this module, you should have a strong mathematical and statistical foundation and knowledge of the analytical tools required for quantitative reasoning, econometric modelling and empirical research.

Compulsory

Ethics, Sustainability and Entrepreneurship – 30 credits

This module introduces the key issues concerning sustainability and ethics within the global financial and economic landscape. Drawing on the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals, you will examine the influence of national and global sustainability policies, regulations and ethical principles that drive sustainable and responsible business practices. This module also explores the role of entrepreneurship in the context of responsible management practice. It introduces the key concepts and debates of general entrepreneurial principles, reviewing the social, economic and environmental challenges. This module aims to prepare you to become a responsible leader and entrepreneur, mindful of the ethical, social and environmental impact of your decisions.

Compulsory

Principles of Finance – 30 credits

This module aims to provide you with an understanding of how businesses raise capital and conduct investment appraisals. This module also explores the concepts of debt, savings and investments from a personal finance perspective.

You should gain knowledge of the main financial products offered by the UK financial services industry and an understanding of financial markets and financial institutions.

Compulsory

Modules

Applied Econometrics and Research Skills – 30 credits

Develop the skills and knowledge necessary to undertake independent research. In this module, you will be introduced to data analysis using econometrics, with an emphasis on principles and applications of the Classical Linear Regression Model and violations of its underlying assumptions. Using global economic and financial data, this module explores statistical techniques of descriptive analysis, estimation, hypothesis testing and modelling. Emphasis is placed on the understanding and interpretation of quantitative results for economic and financial decision-making.

You will formulate fitting research objectives and select appropriate methodologies to develop your competence in designing and evaluating successful qualitative and quantitative research projects. Through experimentation on diverse data sources, you should elevate your analytical and reflective abilities, preparing you for contemporary data-driven challenges.

Compulsory

Corporate and Behavioural Finance – 30 credits

This module will introduce you to relevant concepts in corporate and behavioural finance. Learn about the workings of the equity and bond markets, develop quantitative skills to price stocks and bonds, and study techniques to understand the trade-off between risk and return to an optimal effect. You would also develop a critical understanding of theories and empirics of asset pricing models and market efficiency hypothesis and gain an awareness of key financial decisions taken by firms.

This module aims to give you a theoretical and practical understanding of investor psychology and decision-making so you can critically evaluate how investment decisions are affected by cognitive errors, psychological biases and emotions.

This module covers the basics of financial theory and how they are applied in the real world. There will be structured opportunities to develop your quantitative and analytical skills in preparation for more advanced studies in finance.

Compulsory

Financial Regulation and Governance – 30 credits

This module aims to provide you with a theoretical framework which can be used to assess the rationale for financial regulation in general and the effectiveness of specific regulatory initiatives across the financial system.

Regulatory structures in the UK and other countries will be analysed, as will the varying ways in which regulation is conducted in practice across the whole financial system. You will also consider the regulatory issues that have been raised by the last financial crisis.

Understand the structure of the UK financial regulatory environment in comparison to other countries, appreciate the regulatory infrastructure of UK financial services, the key legislations in financial regulation, the mandates and functions of the key regulatory bodies and the role of ethics in professional practice.

Learn the meaning and importance of corporate governance, the main governance issues, and how to maintain sound and effective governance mechanisms.

Compulsory

Wealth Management – 30 credits

This module examines wealth management as a specialised financial service designed to address the comprehensive needs of affluent clients. Areas of focus include private banking, financial planning, investment advice, estate planning, risk management, retirement planning, tax services, intergenerational wealth transfer and philanthropic planning. Examine different types of wealthy clients (high net worth, ultra-high net worth), their sources of wealth, their residency considerations and their financial goals.

Compulsory

There’s no better way to find out what you love doing than trying it out for yourself, which is why a work placement² can often be beneficial. Work placements usually occur between your second and final year of study. They’re a great way to help you explore your potential career path and gain valuable work experience, whilst developing transferable skills for the future.

Modules

UK Work Placement – 0 credits

This module² provides you with an opportunity to reflect upon and gain experience for an approved placement undertaken during your programme. A placement should usually be at least 26 weeks or equivalent; however, each placement will be considered on its own merits, having regard to the ability to achieve the learning outcomes.

Optional

International Study/Work Placement – 0 credits

This module² provides you with an opportunity to reflect upon and gain experience for an approved international study/work placement undertaken during your programme. A work/study placement should usually be at least 26 weeks or equivalent; however, each placement will be considered on its own merits, having regard to the ability to achieve the learning outcomes.

Optional

Modules

Investment Analysis – 30 credits

This module focuses on the bond and equity markets. You will be introduced to discounted cash flow-related bond pricing techniques along with bond portfolio management and the associated risk immunisation methodologies. Concerning equity valuation, you will compare discounted cash flow methods with fundamental valuation approaches, including value investing and growth investing. Market timing is also explored through the application of technical analysis. You should gain a thorough understanding of identifying, assessing and mitigating various business risks. Module content also covers operational, financial, reputational and credit risks, emphasising effective strategies and tools for risk management.

Compulsory

Insurance and Pensions – 30 credits

Insurance plays two key functions over the life cycle of a consumer. It absorbs risks and protects consumers from losing their income because of death, disability, retirement or depletion of income. Yet, insurance is not widely understood, resulting in the over-insurance of small risks (for example, contents) and underinsurance of big risks (for example, premature death and disability).

This module examines the use of insurance products to hedge against these three risks in life: premature death and disability, inadequate income in retirement and longevity risk. It focuses on how life insurance products (such as life insurance, critical illness, income protection) can be used to hedge against premature death and disability, pension plans to ensure adequate income in retirement and annuities to hedge against longevity risk. This module also examines why personal risk management is the foundation of financial planning, and why individuals need to have a greater understanding of insurance and pensions, because of changing welfare and occupational pension provision.

Compulsory

Undergraduate Project – 30 credits

This module is your chance to apply the knowledge and insights learnt on the course. It aims to develop you into an independent and ethical researcher. You will conduct a research project related to your course to evidence your intellectual, technical and analytical skills. You will receive personalised support and guidance from a supervisor and benefit from critical discussions and cross-fertilisation in group supervision sessions.

Compulsory

Financial Planning – 30 credits

This module focuses on financial planning, examining its importance, process and determinants of its demand. Using a case study, you will learn to prepare a financial plan, analysing a client’s financial situation, identifying goals and objectives, compiling personal financial statements, undertaking cashflow modelling, calculating shortfalls and recommending solutions to meet goals and objectives.

Compulsory

We regularly review our course content, to make it relevant and current for the benefit of our students. For these reasons, course modules may be updated.

How you'll learn

You'll learn through a variety of methods such as preparing a financial plan based on a case study, undertaking cashflow modelling and risk profiling.

You will be taught in our Trading Floor room, giving you access to a wealth of live and historical trading market data.

Typically, a module involves interactive lecture(s) weekly, delivered synchronously online or on campus, followed by a range of active learning sessions such as seminars and workshops.

In addition, you will meet other students on the course and your tutors weekly during term time, to engage in community-building activities, receive support and raise concerns relating to the course.

The assessment strategy is designed to be efficient and manageable and consists of authentic assessments, very similar to those tasks you can expect to complete in your future careers.

Teaching contact hours

As a full-time undergraduate student, you will study modules totalling 120 credits each academic year. You will normally study one 30-credit module at a time. A typical 30-credit module requires a total of 300 hours of study made up of teaching contact hours, guided and independent study.

Teaching hours

Teaching hours may vary depending on your year of study and selected modules. During your first year, you can expect 12-15 teaching hours each week. You will also have the option to attend additional sessions, including time with a progress coach or to meet with staff for advice and feedback. As you progress through your studies, teaching hours may reduce.

Guided and independent study

Throughout your studies, you will be expected to spend time in guided and independent study to make up the required study hours per module. You’ll be digging deeper into topics, review what you’ve learned and complete assignments. This can be completed around your personal commitments. As you progress through your studies, you’ll spend more time in independent study.

Online learning

As an innovative university, we use different teaching methods including online tools and emerging technologies. So, some of your teaching hours and assessments may be delivered online.

Assessment

This course will be assessed using a variety of methods which will vary depending upon the module.

Assessment methods may include:

formal examinations
tests
essays
group work
presentations
reports
projects
coursework
exams
individual assignments.

The Coventry University Group assessment strategy ensures that our courses are fairly assessed and allows us to monitor student progression towards achieving the intended learning outcomes.

International experience opportunities

You will have the opportunity to take part in an overseas study trip, or a full year abroad². Coventry University aims to give you the global opportunities needed to become a truly global graduate, enhancing your employability on a global scale.

In the past, our students have had the opportunity to visit universities in China and Malaysia to study alongside students, see how finance is taught internationally, appreciate the issues in different countries and broaden their perspectives.

Closer to home, you may have the opportunity to participate in European field trips² which, in the past, have included events such as the annual Tax Week initiative or the annual Audit Week, both of which are conducted in collaboration with European universities, and see students work collaboratively on related projects².

Please note that all international experience opportunities may be subject to additional costs, competitive application, availability, and meeting applicable visa and travel requirements, and are therefore not guaranteed².

A meeting with a financial planner changed my life and inspired me to retrain to become a financial planner. This is a great career because you can make a difference to people’s lives and look after your own future. If you want to help people and earn a good living, the Global Financial Planning BSc is a fantastic degree, because it gives you the knowledge and skills to take advantage of the abundant opportunities in financial services and the opportunity to obtain a professional qualification.
Dr Lien Luu, Associate Professor in Finance, 2025

Entry requirements

Typical entry requirements:

Requirement	What we're looking for
UCAS points	112
A level	BBC
BTEC	DMM
GCSE	GCSE maths and English at grade 4 / C or Functional Skills Level 2, or other equivalent Level 2 awards
IB Diploma	24 points
Access to HE	The Access to HE Diploma to include 30 Level 3 credits at Merit. Plus GCSE English and Mathematics at grade 4 / C or above.

Other qualifications and experience

Our students come from a variety of backgrounds, each with a unique story. We recognise a breadth of qualifications. If your qualifications differ from the above, contact our Admissions Team who will be happy to discuss your qualifications and routes into your chosen course.

Contextual offers and Fair Access Scheme

If you meet the criteria for our Fair Access Scheme, you could automatically receive a contextual offer that may be up to 24 UCAS points lower than our standard entry requirements. View the criteria for our Fair Access Scheme.

Select your region to find detailed information about entry requirements:

You can view our full list of country specific entry requirements on our Entry requirements page.

If you do not have the typical entry requirements, you may want to consider studying this course with an international foundation pathway. Upon successful completion this should provide you with the knowledge and skills you need to progress onto this undergraduate degree.

Alternatively, visit our International hub for further advice and guidance on finding in-country agents and representatives, joining our in-country events and how to apply.

English language requirements

IELTS: 6.0 overall (with at least 5.5 in each component area)

If you don't meet the English language requirements, you can achieve the level you need by successfully completing a pre-sessional English programme before you start your course.

For more information on our approved English language tests visit our English language requirements page.

Not got the required grades? We offer this degree with an integrated foundation year.

Fees and funding

Student	Full-time	Part-time
UK, Ireland*, Channel Islands or Isle of Man	2026/27 fees TBC 2025/26 fees: £9,535 per year	Not available
EU	2026/27 fees TBC 2025/26 fees: £9,535 per year with EU Support Bursary 2026/27 fees TBC 2025/26 fees: £16,800 per year without EU Support Bursary	Not available
International	2026/27 fees TBC 2025/26 fees: £16,800 per year	Not available

If you choose to study this course with a professional placement² or study abroad year, you will need to pay a tuition fee³ to cover your academic support throughout your placement year. Students commencing their professional placement in the academic year 2027/28 will pay £1,500 if they are paying UK fees, or £1,800 if they are paying international fees.

For advice and guidance on tuition fees and student loans visit our Undergraduate Finance page and see The University’s Tuition Fee and Refund Terms and Conditions.

The University will charge the tuition fees that are stated in the above table for the first Academic Year of study. The University will review tuition fees each year. For UK (home) students, if Parliament permits an increase in tuition fees, the university may increase fees for each subsequent year of study in line with any such changes. Note that any increase is expected to be in line with inflation.

If you choose to study this course with a professional placement, the University will charge the tuition fees stated above for those on a placement during Academic Year 2027/28. The University will review professional placement tuition fees each year. For UK (home) students, the University may increase fees for each subsequent year of study, but such that it will be no more than 5% above inflation.

For international students, we may increase fees each year, but such increases will be no more than 5% above inflation. If you defer your course start date or have to extend your studies beyond the normal duration of the course (e.g. to repeat a year or resit examinations) the University reserves the right to charge you fees at a higher rate and/or in accordance with any legislative changes during the additional period of study.

We offer a range of International scholarships to students all over the world. For more information, visit our International Scholarships page.

Tuition fees cover the cost of your teaching, assessments, facilities and support services. There may be additional costs not covered by this fee such as accommodation and living costs, recommended reading books, stationery, printing and re-assessments should you need them. Find out what's included in your tuition costs.

The following are additional costs not included in the tuition fees:

Any optional overseas ﬁeld trips or visits: £400+ per trip.
Any costs associated with securing, attending or completing a placement (whether in the UK or abroad).

*Irish student fees

The rights of Irish residents to study in the UK are preserved under the Common Travel Area arrangement. If you are an Irish student and meet the residency criteria, you can study in England, pay the same level of tuition fees as English students and utilise the Tuition Fee Loan.

**EU Support Bursary

Following the UK's exit from the European Union, we are offering financial support to all eligible EU students who wish to study an undergraduate or a postgraduate degree with us full-time. This bursary will be used to offset the cost of your tuition fees to bring them in line with that of UK students. Students studying a degree with a foundation year with us are not eligible for the bursary.

How do you know if you need to pay UK or international tuition fees?

We carry out an initial fee status assessment based on the information you provide in your application. Your fee status determines your tuition fees, and what financial support and scholarships may be available to you. The rules about who pays UK (home) or international (overseas) fees for higher education courses in England are set by the Department for Education. The regulations identify all the different categories of student who can insist on paying the home rate. The regulations can be difficult to understand, so the UK Council for International Student Affairs (UKCISA) has provided fee status guidance to help you identify whether you are eligible to pay the home or overseas rate.

If you meet all the criteria required by any one category, including any residence requirements, your institution must charge you the home rate. You only need to find one category that you fit into.

Facilities

We have a range of facilities available to support our finance and investment students in putting the theories you are taught into practice⁴.

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Lanchester Library

The library is usually open 24/7, in term-time. It’s where you can access your course’s specialist Academic Liaison Librarian. It’s also home to specialist teams which can support you with your academic writing and maths and statistics questions.

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The Hub

The Hub is the centre of student life on campus. Facilities include a food court, convenience store, multi-faith centre, medical centre, hairdresser, coffee shops and the Your SU offices. It has fully licensed function spaces and a bar.

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Careers and employability

Get one-on-one career and employability guidance lasting up to 36 months from the end of your course. We’ll help you find placements and graduate roles, offer CV and application checks, mentoring, skills workshops, employer events and more.

Facilities are subject to availability. Access to some facilities (including some teaching and learning spaces) may vary from those advertised and/or may have reduced availability or restrictions where the university is following public authority guidance, decisions or orders.

Careers and opportunities

Upon successful completion, you will be able to:

use a range of transferable skills such as writing clear and concise reports based on evidence and logic, making effective use of information technology, confident delivery of presentations, creative problem solving,financial skills and, self-motivation.
communicate technical financial concepts in a clear manner to a range of relevant stakeholders.
apply financial theories and appropriate mathematical and quantitative techniques to solve financial planning problems.
carry out independent research on a financial planning or finance topic using appropriate theories and analytical tools.
understand the importance and relevance of personal finance and financial services to individuals and businesses.
demonstrate an understanding of the importance of financial planning, the complex international environment in which financial planners operate, and the impact of social, economic, and legislative factors.
prepare financial plans, including analysing financial situations, identifying goals and objectives, compiling personal financial statements, undertaking cashflow modelling, calculating shortfalls and recommending solutions to meet goals and objectives.
demonstrate the ability to apply financial planning knowledge and skills in core areas relating to personal risk management, investment planning and retirement planning.

Upon successful completion, you should be well placed to pursue potential future career options with financial institutions, including investment advisory services, commercial banks, brokerage firms, insurance companies; and finance companies. You could also explore potential options in the finance departments of non-financial corporations, non-profit institutions and governmental agencies.

Where our graduates work

Our previous graduates have obtained roles in financial consultancy, investment analysis and wealth management for companies including Microsoft, IBM, Tesco Graduate Scheme, Toys R Us and PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC).

Further study

Alternatively, you may decide to pursue postgraduate study opportunities by studying courses such as Accounting and Financial Management MSc or Finance MSc at Coventry Business School, which could further enhance your employability. You may be entitled to an alumni discount on your fees if you decide to extend your time with us by progressing from undergraduate to postgraduate study. 

Please note that further study opportunities are subject to competitive application, availability, meeting any applicable visa requirements and additional costs may apply.

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BSc (Hons) with foundation year

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UK students

Full-time students can apply for this course through UCAS. Read our application pages to find out your next steps to apply.

How to apply

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International students

International codes:
FBLU090

How to apply

For further support for international applicants applying for an undergraduate degree view our International hub.

You can also download our International mini guide for an overview of study options and why you should study with us.

Get in touch with us today for further advice and guidance.

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Disclaimers

Coventry University together with Coventry University London, Coventry University Wrocław, CU Coventry, CU London, CU Scarborough, and Coventry University Online come together to form part of the Coventry University Group (the University) with all degrees awarded by Coventry University.

¹Accreditations, partnerships and membershipsons

The majority of our courses have been formally recognised by professional bodies, which means the courses have been reviewed and tested to ensure they reach a set standard. In some instances, studying on an accredited course can give you additional benefits such as exemptions from professional exams (subject to availability, fees may apply. See the relevant body website for more details). Accreditations, partnerships, exemptions and memberships are subject to successful renewal in accordance with the relevant bodies’ standard review process and subject to the university maintaining the same high standards of course delivery. If the accreditation, recognition or membership of this course changes, we will seek to notify applicants and students as soon as possible.

²UK and international opportunities

Please note that we are unable to guarantee any UK or international opportunities (whether required or optional) such as internships, work experience, field trips, conferences, placements or study abroad opportunities and that all such opportunities may be unpaid and/or subject to additional costs (which could include, but is not limited to, equipment, materials, bench fees, studio or facilities hire, travel, accommodation and visas), competitive application, availability and/or meeting any applicable travel, public authority guidance, decisions or orders and visa requirements. To ensure that you fully understand any visa requirements, please contact the International Office.

³Tuition fees

The University will charge the tuition fees that are stated in the above table for the first Academic Year of study. The University will review tuition fees each year. For UK (home) students, if Parliament permit an increase in tuition fees, the University may increase fees for each subsequent year of study in line with any such changes. Note that any increase is expected to be in line with inflation.

⁴Facilities

Student Contract

By accepting your offer of a place and enrolling with us, a Student Contract will be formed between you and the university. A copy of the current 2025/2026 contract is available on the website for information purposes however the 2026/2027 contract will apply for the 2026/2027 intake. The Contract details your rights and the obligations you will be bound by during your time as a student and contains the obligations that the university will owe to you. You should read the Contract before you accept an offer of a place and before you enrol at the university.