Trading & Investing

This programme welcomes a wide audience of learners from cognate backgrounds whose specific learning requirements lie in trading and investing.

Minimum Entry Requirements This programme is primarily aimed at learners with a Level 8 primary undergraduate honours bachelor degree in a cognate area (e.g. computer science, IT, science, mathematics, statistics, accounting, finance, economics, engineering, maths and management, information systems) with a minimum Second Class Second Division classification (2.2) from a recognised third-level institution (or equivalent). Applicants with a Level 8 primary undergraduate honours bachelor degree in a non-cognate area, with a minimum Second Class Second Division classification (2.2) from a recognised third-level institution (or equivalent), may be considered on a case-by-case basis, where they can demonstrate three to five years’ experience in an area closely related to trading and investing or financial analysis. For applicants whose first language is not English and who have not previously undertaken a degree taught through English, evidence must be provided of proficiency in English language equivalent to B2+ or above on the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFRL). This must be evidenced through a recognised English Language test such as IELTS, Cambridge Certificate, PTE or DBS English Assessment. Test certificates should be dated within the last two years to be considered valid.