Study Finance Abroad

• A-Levels: AAA-AAB including Mathematics
• International Baccalaureate: 35-38 points with HL Mathematics
• Strong numerical and analytical abilities
• Interest in financial markets and economics
• Minimum IELTS 6.5-7.0 for international students
• Commercial awareness and understanding of business
• Some universities require specific GCSE grades in English and Mathematics (Grade 6/B minimum)

Your Finance personal statement should demonstrate genuine interest in financial markets and investment, understanding of key financial concepts through wider reading (Financial Times, The Economist, investment books), awareness of current financial events and market developments, relevant work experience such as spring weeks, internships at banks/financial firms, or personal investment portfolio management, numerical and analytical skills through examples, specific interests within finance (investment banking, asset management, corporate finance, quantitative finance), understanding of different career paths in finance, participation in investment societies or trading competitions, and realistic understanding of what finance professionals do. Discuss financial events or companies that interest you and why.

Finance interviews often include numerical reasoning, discussion of financial markets, and competency questions. Be prepared to discuss recent financial market movements and explain causes, demonstrate understanding of basic financial concepts (time value of money, risk-return relationship, diversification), solve simple numerical problems (percentages, ratios, interest calculations), explain why you want to work in finance and which area interests you, discuss your work experience and what you learned about finance careers, show awareness of major financial institutions and their businesses, stay current with financial news (read FT, WSJ, Bloomberg daily), and demonstrate commercial awareness. Practice case study questions about company valuations or investment decisions.