Prepare for a career in the fast-paced industries of corporate finance, financial services or financial markets with our BSc Finance with Foundation degree.
This four-year programme includes a foundation year that leads directly into the three-year BSc Finance course. It provides an excellent route to a degree in finance if you do not have the typical entry requirements.
Foundation year
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.
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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/><br/>This four-year programme includes a foundation year that leads directly into the three-year BSc Finance course. It provides an excellent route to a degree in finance if you do not have the typical entry requirements.<br/><br/>Foundation year<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/><br/>Your learning will be delivered through a combination of lectures, tutorials, practical classes and workshops.<br/><br/>A foundation year is more than just a stepping-stone to a degree. You will also benefit from:<br/>- access to our full range of facilities and resources<br/><br/><br/>- full integration into university life, before your degree year begins<br/><br/><br/>- experience of an academic environment, and the ability to work independently<br/><br/><br/>- specialist support and guidance<br/>
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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 Welsh Baccalaureate - Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate (first teaching September 2015)C The Advanced Welsh Baccalaureate Skills Challenge Certificate will be accepted in lieu of one A Level at the grade achieved. 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 |
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Region | Costs | Academic Year | Year | |
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