Finance BSc (Hons)

About the course

As finance finds its ultimate expression in practice, the course seeks to develop your analytical and problem-solving skills which are of value in a continuous dynamic environment such as that of investments, banking, insurance and pensions, treasury management, etc. The course addresses many of the requirements of professional finance bodies and will give you a range of learning experiences tailored to careers in the financial sector of the UK and overseas.

• Aims to provide a rigorous grounding in theoretical and empirical aspects of the subject
• Explore the discipline of finance in depth and develop links with other co-related disciplines such as accounting, economics, etc
• A distinct mathematical emphasis on the subject matter. Where appropriate, computer software is integrated into teaching to bridge the theoretical and applied aspects.

Key facts

UCAS course code: N300

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 will include coursework (such as presentations, essays and reports) and normally an exam.

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

• Economics
• Mathematics for Finance
• Statistics and Probability Theory
• Financial Accounting
• Management Accounting
• Business Law

• Financial Institutions and Markets
• Econometrics
• Corporate Finance
• Equity and Fixed Income Valuation
• Working Capital Management
• Risk Management
• Financial Reporting
• Business Taxation

• Investments and Portfolio Management
• Financial Econometrics
• Financial Derivatives
• Advanced Corporate Finance
• International Financial Management
• Advanced Financial Reporting
• Advanced Corporate Taxation
• Behavioural Finance (optional module)
• International Business Taxation (optional module)

Work experience and placements

An optional paid placement year offers invaluable professional experience.

Graduate careers

A degree in finance opens up a variety of career opportunities and provides skills highly sought after by employers in many sectors. Give yourself a competitive edge in the graduate job market by completing the optional placement year.

Fees and funding

UK/EU Fees: £9,000

International Fees: £10,750

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Facilities

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