Prepare for a career in the fast-paced industries of corporate finance, financial services or financial markets with our BSc Finance degree.
Recent changes in finance – including the emergence of financial technology and the focus on sustainability – have necessitated changes throughout the industry.
Develop the key skills and knowledge to meet these changes head-on, as you gain a deep understanding of finance and the financial services industry.
Experts from from Henley Business School will introduce you to the:
- fundamental principles of a...
Prepare for a career in the fast-paced industries of corporate finance, financial services or financial markets with our BSc Finance degree.<br/><br/>Recent changes in finance – including the emergence of financial technology and the focus on sustainability – have necessitated changes throughout the industry.<br/><br/>Develop the key skills and knowledge to meet these changes head-on, as you gain a deep understanding of finance and the financial services industry.<br/><br/>Experts from from Henley Business School will introduce you to the:<br/><br/><br/>- fundamental principles of accounting, finance and economics<br/><br/><br/>- quantitative techniques of finance<br/><br/><br/>- role of finance in business and society<br/><br/><br/>- ethics required to work in the finance industry.<br/><br/><br/>As your studies progress, you’ll gain deeper knowledge of the core concepts in:<br/><br/><br/>- portfolio management<br/><br/><br/>- financial modelling<br/><br/><br/>- corporate finance.<br/><br/><br/>You’ll learn through a combination of lectures, seminars, practical workshops, and self-guided study. This will provide the opportunity to discuss subject materials in an in-depth way with your lecturers and fellow students.<br/><br/>The University of Reading is a CFA partner university. Within this partnership, a number of scholarships are offered towards CFA exams (partial fee reduction) for which students can apply.<br/><br/>**Choose BSc Finance at Henley Business School**<br/><br/><br/>- Ranked 19th in the UK for Accounting and Finance (The Times and The Sunday Times Good University Guide, 2020).<br/><br/><br/>- Triple-accredited status from the UK, European and US accrediting bodies (AMBA, EQUIS and AACSB).<br/><br/><br/>**Flexible study options**<br/><br/>After the first year of your BSc Finance degree, you will have the option to transfer to any of our specialist pathways:<br/><br/><br/>- BSc Finance (Investments)<br/><br/><br/>- BSc Finance (FinTech)<br/><br/><br/>- BSc Finance (Sustainable Finance)<br/><br/><br/>- BSc Finance (International Business)<br/><br/><br/>Each pathway is designed to help you understand particular challenges within finance and how to respond to them.<br/><br/>If you choose to remain on the general degree course, you’ll still be offered a wide range of options in your second and final years – allowing you to tailor your learning to your individual interests.<br/><br/>All of our degrees are available as four-year options, with either a Placement Year or Study Year Abroad in the third year.<br/><br/>**Dedicated industry facilities with BSc Finance**<br/><br/>Put your understanding of financial systems and capital markets into practice in our state-of-the-art dealing rooms, featuring computer trading simulations and financial modelling.<br/><br/>**A focus on employability**<br/><br/>We are passionate about developing your personal skills alongside your business acumen.<br/><br/>Our focus on self-development aims to prepare you for the external market – from internships and placements to full-time employment. The skills required to secure, and succeed, in future roles are embedded into the curriculum.<br/><br/>For example, you will undertake a group project on portfolio management in your second year. Within this project, you’ll have the opportunity to put your quantitative skills and knowledge of investment analysis into practice, gain new experiences, and open yourself up to new ways of thinking.
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Study Mode
Full-time
Duration
3 Years
Start Date
10/2025
Campus
Main Site
Provider Details
Codes/info
Course Code
N300
Institution Code
R12
Points of Entry
Year 1
UCAS TariffNot Accepted Scottish HigherAccess to HE DiplomaInternational Baccalaureate Diploma Programme32 5 in one of the following subjects: Standard level Mathematics Standard level Mathematics: analysis and approaches Standard level Mathematics: applications and interpretations Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)DDD The Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma cannot be accepted on its own to cover the Maths subject requirement. A level or AS level Mathematics at grade B is also required. Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017)GCSE/National 4/National 5GCSE English at grade B (or 5) OCR Cambridge Technical Extended DiplomaDDD The OCR Cambridge Technical Extended Diploma cannot be accepted on its own to cover the Maths subject requirement. A level or AS level Mathematics at grade B is also required. Scottish Advanced HigherCambridge International Pre-U Certificate - PrincipalExtended ProjectNot Accepted Welsh Baccalaureate - Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate (first teaching September 2015)A B The Advanced Welsh Baccalaureate Skills Challenge Certificate will be accepted in lieu of one A Level at the grade achieved, except Mathematics. Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Certificate (first teaching from September 2016)Not Accepted OCR Cambridge Technical CertificateNot Accepted AQA Certificate in Mathematical Studies (Core Maths)Not Accepted A level |
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