Finance Investment and Risk (GCU Pathways)
Glasgow Caledonian UniversityCourse Overview
The BA (Hons) Finance Investment and Risk (GCU Pathways) at Glasgow Caledonian University is a undergraduate programme designed for students passionate about driving organisational success. Based in Glasgow, Scotland, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 4-year full-time structure. THIS PROGRAMME IS AVAILABLE TO SCOTTISH-DOMICILED APPLICANTS ONLY Study an HND at college for two years and progress to Year 3 of this degree. Study personal finance, corporate finance, investment, banking, international finance and risk at degree level. Enjoy a career as a Financial Expert and Analyst. Home/uk fees are £1,820 per year, and a minimum IELTS score of 6.0 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 95% student satisfaction rating, a median graduate salary of £24,500 within three years, and a 81% continuation rate.
What You'll Learn
Entry Requirements
📋 Academic Entry Requirements
| A-Level | BCC Standard entry requirement for Year 1. Minimum entry is CCC (widening access only). |
| UCAS Points | 75 |
🗣️ English Language Requirements
| Test | Overall | L | R | W | S |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IELTS Academic | 6 | 5.5 | 5.5 | 5.5 | 5.5 |
| PTE Academic | 59 | — | — | — | — |
L = Listening, R = Reading, W = Writing, S = Speaking
Tuition Fees & Funding
Home Student Fee
£1,820
regulated fee
Scholarships available for eligible students
You are interested in Investment, Risk, Finance and Accountancy You want to become an important part of the business world and you enjoy hands-on practical work You work best with lots of interaction from lecturing staff You like working towards clear goals with a sense of achievement at the end of each year of study
Graduate Outcomes
Based on official HESA Graduate Outcomes survey data
💰 Graduate Salaries — Glasgow Caledonian University
| Time After Graduation | Lower Quartile Salary | Median Salary | Upper Quartile Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15 months | £26,500 | £28,000 | £35,000 |
| 3 years | £18,500 | £24,500 | £28,000 |
| 5 years | £21,000 | £29,500 | £36,000 |
UK subject average: £29,500 — sector benchmark across all UK universities
Graduate Salary vs UK Subject Average
Salary trend: ↑ up £5,000 from year 3 to year 5
Salary figures are sourced from Discover Uni graduate outcomes data for this subject area at this provider (subject area: CAH17-01-04). These represent typical earnings and may not reflect this specific course. For official data, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.
💼 Employment Breakdown
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