Finance and Investment

The Finance and Investment BSc at DMU offers an exciting, academically rigorous pathway into the world of finance, combining in-depth theoretical knowledge with a strong focus on practical skills and employability. This course will equip you with the advanced technical abilities, industry insights, and professional mindset essential for success in the fast-paced financial sector. As part of the prestigious Chartered Financial Analysts (CFA) Affiliation Program, our curriculum is designed to help you prepare for the CFA exams, setting you up for one of the most respected qualifications in the industry.

Throughout the course, you’ll gain a solid understanding of finance while exploring the interconnected areas of accounting and economics. Perfect for those with a keen interest in a quantitative approach, the programme places a strong emphasis on data analysis and mathematics. You'll also gain hands-on experience with cutting-edge tools like Bloomberg, Thomson Reuters Eikon, Matlab, and Python, bridging the gap between academic learning and real-world application.

Our innovative modules, including Artificial Intelligence and Financial Applications, will allow you to explore new methodologies in finance. You’ll have the chance to develop and evaluate an AI application that tackles real-world finance problems.

The course also offers access to our state-of-the-art Trading Floor, where you can gain practical experience using industry-standard software, just like the professionals do. Designed to meet the competency requirements of leading professional finance bodies, this programme ensures you're not only ready for the classroom but also for a successful career in finance.

Gain hands-on experience with AI and Financial Applications, learning to develop and evaluate real-world AI solutions.
Study a programme aligned with the competency requirements of professional finance bodies, with membership in the CFA Affiliation Program. Top-performing students can receive CFA Program Awareness Scholarships annually.

Gain practical experience with industry-standard tools on our modern trading floor, including Bloomberg, LSEG Workspace, FAME, and FT.COM.
Benefit from block teaching, allowing deeper engagement, regular feedback, and a better study-life balance.

Students have secured year-long placements in companies such as IBM, Ernst & Young, the NHS, Volkswagen Financial Services and many more.

At DMU, the focus is on your future - with work experience opportunities on every course, an employability-boosting careers award, and industry-led course content, you'll be well prepared to start your career.

You’ll get guaranteed work experience opportunities with UK and overseas placements, internships, and personalised training. DMU has been named the UK’s Best University for Work Experience (RateMyPlacement 2024 & 2025), offering personalised careers support, industry connections, and placements with global names like Rolls-Royce and Adobe.

DMU is one of only a few universities where you’ll benefit from modular, block teaching where you’ll study one subject at a time for deeper learning and better results.

Situated in the heart of Leicester, a vibrant student-friendly city, the campus is just a short walk from everything the city has to offer. Its central location means you can hop on a train and be in cities like London, Birmingham and Nottingham in around an hour or less.