Chartered Financial Analyst® Program (Level 1)

Entry requirements

To study the CFA Program, you must have a Bachelor's degree, or be completing the final year of your degree. Alternatively, you could have four years of relevant qualified work experience, or have a combination of work and university experience from the last four years.

Additionally, you must meet the CFA Program professional conduct admission criteria, have a valid passport and be able to take your exams in English.

Eligibility must be checked with the CFA Institute.

Months of entry

January, July

Course content

Level 1 is the very start of your CFA journey and focuses on understanding the tools and concepts related to investment valuation and portfolio management.

Exam sittings take place four times a year for Level 1. These are February, May, August and November.

All exams for Level 1 will be computer based testing.

The exam will consist of 180 questions over two sessions. There will also be an optional 30 minute break. Testing time will be 4.5 hours and candidates are advised to allow for a total appointment time of 5.5 hours.

For more information on the exam structure, please visit CFA Institute.