Awarded by University of London, UK and Developed by the Member Institution, London School of Economics and Political Science, UK.

Gain insight into role of finance in industrial economy 

This programme provides you with an understanding of the ways in which financial intermediaries and institutions operate, how they interplay with the structure and functioning of financial markets. 

You will gain a deeper understanding on how intermediaries operate, both on a domestic level and in the international arena.  

*This degree programme is no longer offered. Applicants interested may apply for the Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Finance HERE.

• Blended lectures, group discussions, workshops and online study.
• Duration of each lesson is 3 hours.
• Classes are taught by local faculty, supplemented by webinars by the London School of Economics on the Virtual Learning Environment.
  View a list of lecturers (PDF 37 KB)
• Academic materials include Virtual Learning Environment, SIMConnect portal, subject guides, past exam papers and exam commentaries, reading lists and handbooks on good study strategies.
• Learning support include intensive revision, classes on study skills, academic writing and the Peer-Assisted Learning sessions.
• Local students may transfer between the part-time and full-time programme after a year, at the annual course enrolment exercise for continuing students.
• Minimum class size to commence is 25 students. Students will be informed within 30 days after the application period.

• For Full-time Programme:

• Full time classes are held in three-hour blocks between Monday and Friday, starting at 8.30am, 12pm, or 3.30pm. There are occasional classes on weeknights at 7pm and weekends.
• Average teacher-student ratio: 1:79

• View sample of full-time class schedule (PDF 67 KB)

  For Part-time Programme:

• Classes for part-time programmes are held from 7pm to 10pm on weeknights or 8.30am, 12pm, or 3.30pm on Saturdays. There are occasional classes on Sundays and public holidays.
• Average teacher-student ratio: 1:46

• View sample of part-time class schedule (PDF 120 KB)

Standard Entry Requirements:  
General Entrance Requirements (GER) are:

• Applicant must be 17 years or older by 30 November in the year of registration with UOL
• Two approved GCE ‘A’ /H2 level subjects and three approved GCE ‘O’ level subjects, OR
• Three approved GCE ‘A’ /H2 level subjects and one approved GCE ‘O’ level subject, OR
• Three H2 passes provided that at least grades D, E, E are obtained, OR
• Two H2 and two H1 passes provided they are in non-overlapping subjects, OR
• Its equivalent

The following qualifications* meet GER for admission into Year 1:

• Diploma in Accounting, Banking and Finance, International Business and Management Studies awarded by SIM
• Diplomas awarded by Nanyang Polytechnic, Ngee Ann Polytechnic, Republic Polytechnic, Singapore Polytechnic or Temasek Polytechnic
• International Baccalaureate (the Diploma). Must have completed Mathematics/ Mathematical Studies at Higher Level grade 3 or better or Standard Level grade 4 or better. English at grade 4 or better meets the English requirement.

Graduate Entry Requirements:

• Applicant must be 17 years or older by 30 November in the year of registration with UOL
• A first degree completed in a minimum of three years duration on a full-time basis (or equivalent) from a university or other institution acceptable to the University of London

View the University of London Prospectus.

*All listings are not exhaustive and they are subject to annual revision.

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RPL is the recognition of previously acquired learning which may be awarded if you have previously studied a similar module in the same depth, and you achieved good marks in the corresponding examination. A student who is awarded RPL for a specific module is considered to be exempted from the module.

You would need to complete all coursework and assessment for your Polytechnic or SIM Diploma before you embark on the bridging course. The qualification must have been obtained within the five years preceding the application for RPL.

Qualifications that do not qualify for an automatic exemption will require an exemption application fee of £113 per full module or £58 per half module. For the bridging courses listed in the next section which meet the UOL automatic exemption requirement, no exemption application fee is needed.

For more information on RPL, visit the UOL website.

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• Assessment by the University is made up of examinations and coursework (for selected modules). 
• Attendance and Coursework are part of the University's requirements to sit for the examinations every May/June. SIM students may take resits in the Oct/Nov sitting.
• A pass or exemption from at least two Level 100 modules is required before they attempt Level 200/300 modules.
• Students may have a maximum of 3 attempts for each paper prior to classification.
• Key dates:
  • University Exams: May – Jun 2025
  • Results released: Mid-Aug 2025
• Attendance requirement:
  • Local: 75%
  • International (Dependent Pass holders/ Long-term Visit Pass holders): 90%