Finance (Joint Honours) BA (Hons)

About the course

• The Department of Accounting and Finance was awarded the best possible result from the Government's QAA review, for excellent teaching and student support
• Optional paid placement year offers experience with employers such as IBM, Intel, Audi, VW, HSBC, M&S, Siemens and Centrica

Initially the course focuses on the basic knowledge and skills of maths for finance and financial accounting, complemented by the theoretical study of economics, practical computer applications and business skills for accountants.

In the second year you develop analytical skills, a deeper understanding of the management process and of finance.

The third year involves greater focus and specialisation in areas of business management or economics theory.

Key facts

UCAS course code:

Business Management and Finance BA (Hons) NN31

Economics and Finance BSc (Hons) LN13

Duration: Three years full-time, four years with a placement

Institution code: D26

Entry and admission criteria

• Typical offers at 280 UCAS Points. You need to study at least two subjects at A Level and achieve one grade B or above in one subject. Students also need to have a good knowledge of Mathematics. This can be demonstrated by A or AS level Maths; other subjects with a strong mathematical component such as natural sciences, statistics or economics at A or AS level are also accepted.
• Five GCSEs at grades A–C including English Language plus Maths at grade B.
• International Baccalaureate: 28+ Points.

We welcome applications from mature students with non-standard qualifications and recognise all other equivalent and international qualifications.

International students:

If English is not your first language, we require an English language level of IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.

Teaching and assessment

Lectures, tutorials and seminars, group work and self-directed study. Assessment includes coursework (eg, presentations, essays and reports) and normally an exam or test.

You will normally attend around 15 hours of timetabled taught sessions (lectures, tutorials etc) each week, and are expected to undertake at least 15 further hours of independent study to complete project work, research etc as required.

Course modules

First year

• Financial Accounting
• Maths for Finance
• Statistics and Probability

Second year

• Econometrics
• Corporate Finance
• Equity and Fixed Income
• Risk Management

Third year

• Investments and Portfolio Management
• Financial Econometrics
• Financial Derivitives
• Advanced Corporate Finance

Joint degree options

• Economics and Finance
• Business Management (Joint Honours)

Work experience and placements

Optional paid placement year offers invaluable professional experience.

Facilities

Our new £35 million building offers state-of-the-art teaching and computer lab facilities.