University links

• Amity University (India) – MBA (Insurance and Banking) and MBA (Insurance and Financial Planning)
• Birla Institute of Management and Technology (India) – Postgraduate Diploma in Management (Insurance Business)
• Institute of Insurance and Risk Management  - International Postgraduate Diploma in Risk Management
• Institute of Insurance and Risk Management (India) –  International Postgraduate Diploma in Life Insurance
• Institute of Insurance and Risk Management (India) – International Postgraduate Diploma in Risk Management 
• Universiti Teknologi MARA (UiTM) – Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) (Honours) Insurance
• Bayes Business School, City University, London – MSc Insurance and Risk Management
• Coventry University - BSc (Hons) Finance
• Coventry University - BA (Hons) Finance and Investment
• Coventry University - BA (Hons) Business and Finance
• De Monfort University - BA (Hons) Accounting and Finance
• Glasgow Caledonian University (Glasgow)  – BA Finance, Investment and Risk
• Glasgow Caledonian University (Glasgow) - MBA Financial Services Management
• Glasgow Caledonian University (Glasgow) - MSc Banking, Finance & Risk Management
• Glasgow Caledonian University (Glasgow) - MSc International Banking & Finance
• Glasgow Caledonian University (London) – MSc International Banking, Finance and Risk Management
• Glasgow Caledonian University (London) – MSc Insurance and Sustainable Risk Management
• University of Gloucestershire - BA (Hons) - Accounting and Business Management
• University of Gloucestershire - BA (Hons) Accounting and Finance
• King Abdulaziz University (Saudi Arabia) – Associate Degree in Applied Science of Insurance
• King Abdulaziz University (Saudi Arabia) – Diploma in Professional Insurance
• Lingnan University (Hong Kong) – BBA (Hons) - Risk and Insurance Management Programme
• Manchester Metropolitan University - BSc (Hons) Banking and Finance
• Nottingham University – BSc (Hons) Finance, Accounting and Management
• Nottingham University – BSc (Hons) Industrial Economics
• Nottingham University – BSc (Hons) Industrial Economics with Insurance
• Nottingham University – BSc (Hons) Management
• Nottingham University – MSc Risk Management
• Southampton University - MSc Risk Management
• Southampton University - MSc Risk and Finance
• The Hang Seng University of Hong Kong (Hong Kong) – BSc Actuarial Studies and Insurance
• University College London – PG Cert Natural Hazards for Insurers
• University College London – MSc Geophysical Hazards
• University of Limerick (Republic of Ireland) – BBS Risk Management and Insurance
• University of Limerick (Republic of Ireland) – MSc Risk Management and Insurance
• University of the West of England – BA Business Studies with Accounting and Finance
• University of the West of England - MSc Risk Management and Insurance

Graduates from other UK universities who have studied a degree in one of the following areas can claim our 'standard award', which gives credits towards our professional qualifications in financial services and insurance:

• Accounting
• Business
• Economics
• Finance
• Law
• Management
• Mathematics / Statistics / Actuarial Science / Investment Analysis

Check your eligibility

Many graduates who enter our profession do not have a finance-related degree. What they do have is the right set of soft skills (such as communication, problem-solving, teamwork, empathy) that make them attractive to clients and effective in the workplace. If you are a student at a UK university and you would like to build your knowledge and network, you can apply for our low-cost Discover membership scheme.

Post-ACII progression

We have agreements with a small number of UK universities that standardise progression from CII qualifications to a range of degrees, available by distance learning, online learning or classroom-based.

• Glasgow Caledonian University – MSc Risk Management - distance learning or classroom-based, full-time or part-time
• Coventry University (Singapore) – MBA in Business Administration - study on-campus or distance learning 100% on-line
• University of Plymouth - BSc Management Practice - full-time - (3 years (+ optional placement) 

Benefits of liaising directly with the CII

Whilst the scheme is for individuals there are advantages of an awarding body liaising directly with the CII.

Benefits for the awarding body

• Certainty of the maximum award entitlement for students
• Guidance on wording for potential students in your marketing material
• Reduced administration

Benefits for the individual applicant

• Faster processing
• Reduced administration

For details of the recognition of prior learning scheme, standards and a submission form please refer to the recognition of prior learning guide for universities and other awarding bodies.

Disclaimer – The Chartered Insurance Institute (CII) endeavours to ensure that University relationship information on our site is accurate at the time of publication and posting. Where applicable, it is to be noted universities may have other/additional entry requirements to those required for the undertaking of CII qualifications. The CII does not accept any liability arising from any inaccuracy or omission in the information or interruption in availability of programme of study by partnering universities.