Prepare for a career in the fast-paced industries of corporate finance, financial services or financial markets with our BSc Finance with Foundation degree.
The foundation year will provide you with the skills and knowledge to succeed at university. You’ll develop core skills in academic study, writing and research.
After successful completion of your foundation year, you’ll progress onto our three-year BSc Finance degree, which will help you develop the key skills and knowledge to meet the most recent changes in finance head-on, as you gain a deep understanding of finance a...
Prepare for a career in the fast-paced industries of corporate finance, financial services or financial markets with our BSc Finance with Foundation degree.<br/>The foundation year will provide you with the skills and knowledge to succeed at university. You’ll develop core skills in academic study, writing and research.<br/>After successful completion of your foundation year, you’ll progress onto our three-year BSc Finance degree, which will help you develop the key skills and knowledge to meet the most recent changes in finance 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/>- 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/>- 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/>For more information, please visit the programme page: https://www.reading.ac.uk/ready-to-study/study/subject-area/foundation-programmes-ug/bsc-finance-with-foundation
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Course Details
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Study Mode
Full-time
Duration
4 Years
Start Date
10/2025
Campus
Main Site
Provider Details
Codes/info
Course Code
N3F1
Institution Code
R12
Points of Entry
Foundation
UCAS TariffNot Accepted Scottish HigherB,B,B,C,C Access to HE DiplomaD:0,M:45 International Baccalaureate Diploma ProgrammePearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)DMM Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017)H3,H3,H4,H4,H4 GCSE/National 4/National 5GCSE Maths C (or 4), English Language or English Literature C (or 4). GCSE Physics or IT C (4) is acceptable in lieu of GCSE Maths. Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)DM The Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Diploma is only accepted when taken alongside one other acceptable level 3 qualification such as an A level or BTEC Level 3 National Extended Certificate. OCR Cambridge Technical DiplomaDM The Cambridge Technical Diploma is only accepted when taken alongside one other acceptable level 3 qualification such as an A level or Cambridge Technical Introductory Diploma. OCR Cambridge Technical Extended DiplomaDMM Scottish Advanced HigherC,C,C Cambridge International Pre-U Certificate - PrincipalM3,M3,M3 Extended ProjectNot Accepted Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Certificate (first teaching from September 2016)D,M,M The Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Certificate can also be accepted when taken alongside other acceptable level 3 qualifications e.g. two A levels or a BTEC National Diploma. OCR Cambridge Technical Introductory DiplomaD,M,M The Cambridge Technical Introductory Diploma can also be accepted when taken alongside two other acceptable level 3 qualifications e.g. two A levels or a Cambridge Technical Diploma. Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Certificate (first teaching from September 2016)Not Accepted OCR Cambridge Technical CertificateNot Accepted OCR Cambridge Technical Extended CertificateD,M,M The Cambridge Technical Extended Certificate can also be accepted when taken alongside two other acceptable level 3 qualifications e.g. two A levels or a Cambridge Technical Diploma. A levelC,C,C Welsh Baccalaureate - Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate (last awarded Summer 2024)C The Advanced Welsh Baccalaureate Skills Challenge Certificate will be accepted in lieu of one A Level at the grade achieved. |
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Region | Costs | Academic Year | Year | |
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England, Northern Ireland, Scotland, Wales, Channel Islands, Republic of Ireland | £5,760 | 2024/25 | Year 1 | |
EU, International | £29,950 | 2024/25 | Year 1 |
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