Explore the fundamentals of finance and the rapidly evolving industry known as Financial Technology (FinTech). This 3-year programme will put you at the forefront of research and development within this sector, allowing you to gain the skills necessary to pursue a wide range of careers.
You’ll have the opportunity to:
• Develop an in-depth understanding of the business environment and the real-world application of relevant theories that underpin finance.
• Utilise our Financial Laboratory (FinLab), home to our Bloomberg terminals and Refinitiv Workspace.
Explore the fundamentals of finance and the rapidly evolving industry known as Financial Technology (FinTech). This 3-year programme will put you at the forefront of research and development within this sector, allowing you to gain the skills necessary to pursue a wide range of careers.<br/><br/>You’ll have the opportunity to:<br/><br/>• Develop an in-depth understanding of the business environment and the real-world application of relevant theories that underpin finance.<br/><br/>• Utilise our Financial Laboratory (FinLab), home to our Bloomberg terminals and Refinitiv Workspace.<br/><br/>• Learn the basics of computer programming, and become a confident user of statistical software, such as Eviews, Stata, and Matlab, and more advance machine learning and AI techniques.<br/><br/>• Understand the foundations of Financial Technology, and the most recent innovations in this area.<br/><br/>• Develop a high level of numeracy and a capacity for reasoned thought and analysis.<br/><br/>All of our programmes also include 4 year options - either a paid industrial placement year or the option to spend a year studying abroad, at one of our partners in Europe, North America, Australia or Asia in your third year.<br/><br/>All of our programmes also include 4 year options - either a paid industrial placement year or the option to spend a year studying abroad, at one of our partners in Europe, North America, Australia or Asia in your third year.
Some courses vary and have tailored teaching options, select a course option below.
Course Details
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Study Mode
Full-time
Duration
3 Years
Start Date
22/09/2025
Campus
Main Site - Highfield Campus
Provider Details
Codes/info
Course Code
F99C
Institution Code
S27
Points of Entry
Year 1
UCAS TariffNot Accepted Scottish HigherWe normally consider applicants who offer at least 1 Advanced Higher. Applicants presenting with only Highers will be considered on a case by case basis. Where Highers are taken over two years it might be expected that higher grades are achieved, particularly in any specific subjects required. For example, S5 – S6 (2 years): AABBB (A in specific subject) or S6 (1 year): ABBBB (A in specific subject). Unless a more advanced level (Higher or Advanced Higher) is specified in the stated entry requirements, all applicants will be required to have achieved a pass in Mathematics and English at Standard Grade, Grade 3 or National 5, Grade C, the equivalent of GCSE Grade C/ Grade 4 Access to HE DiplomaD:39,M:6 60 credits with a minimum of 45 credits at Level 3, of which 39 must be at Distinction and 6 credits at Merit. Mathematics must be studied to level 3, A-level standard to be considered. Offers typically exclude Social Care/Healthcare pathways. International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme34 Pass, with 34 points overall with 17 points at Higher Level including grade 5 at Higher Level in Analysis and Approaches or Applications and Interpretation. Some subjects are excluded and restricted - please check the subjects listed under the A level section which also applies to all qualifications. International Baccalaureate Career-related Programme (IBCP): Offers will be made on the individual Diploma Course subject(s) and the career-related study qualification. The CP core will not form part of the offer. Where there is a subject pre-requisite(s), applicants will be required to study the subject(s) at Higher Level in the Diploma course subject and/or take a specified unit in the career-related study qualification. Applicants may also be asked to achieve a specific grade in those elements. Please see the University of Southampton International Baccalaureate Career-Related Programme (IBCP) Statement for further information. Applicants are advised to contact their Faculty Admissions Office for more information. Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)Not Accepted Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017)H1,H2,H2,H2,H2,H2 Including a minimum of H3 in Mathematics at Higher Level All applicants would be required to have achieved a grade of O4 in English, the equivalent of GCSE C/4. Some subjects are excluded and restricted - please check the subjects listed under the A level section which also applies to all qualifications. GCSE/National 4/National 5Applicants must hold GCSE English language (or GCSE English) (minimum grade 4/C). Pearson BTEC Diploma (QCF)DD DD in the Business BTEC Diploma plus B in A level Mathematics. BTEC qualifications should be in Business, please check with us if your BTEC qualification is in a different subject before applying. Pearson BTEC Extended Diploma (QCF)Not Accepted Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)DD DD in the Business BTEC National Diploma plus B in A level Mathematics. BTEC qualifications should be in Business, please check with us if your BTEC qualification is in a different subject before applying. Cambridge International Pre-U Certificate - PrincipalD3,D3,M2 D3 D3 M2 in three Principal subjects including Mathematics at M2 Cambridge Pre-U's can be used in combination with other qualifications such as A Levels to achieve the equivalent of the typical offer but care must be taken with subjects when combining qualifications. As per our A level restricted subjects, we can only accept one restricted subject Extended ProjectA If you are taking an EPQ in addition to 3 A levels, you will receive the following offer in addition to the standard A-level offer: ABB including Mathematics plus grade A in the EPQ Pearson BTEC Subsidiary Diploma (QCF)D D in the Business BTEC Subsidiary Diploma plus AB from two A levels including Mathematics. BTEC qualifications should be in Business, please check with us if your BTEC qualification is in a different subject before applying. Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Certificate (first teaching from September 2016)D D in the Business BTEC National Extended Certificate plus AB from two A levels including Mathematics. BTEC qualifications should be in Business, please check with us if your BTEC qualification is in a different subject before applying. A levelA,A,B AAB including Mathematics Offers typically exclude General Studies The below subjects are considered as restricted. This means that we can accept one subject from the following list if combined with other academic subjects: Applied subjects Art: including Design, Fine Art, Photography, Textiles Communication Studies Communication and Culture Creative Media Creative Writing Critical Thinking Dance Drama Film Studies Health & Social Care Home Economics Hospitality and Supervision ICT/IT Leisure Studies Media Studies Music Technology Outdoor Education PE Performing Arts Public Services Sports Studies/Science Theatre Studies Travel & Tourism World Development Please note: Computing, Computer Studies, Product Design and Applied Business (single and double awards) are not considered to be restricted subjects Welsh Baccalaureate - Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate (last awarded Summer 2024)A Typical offer: AAB from 3 A Levels including Mathematics or AB from two A levels including Mathematics and A from the Advanced Welsh Baccalaureate Skills Challenge Certificate. Some subjects are excluded and restricted - please check the subjects listed under the A level section which also applies to all qualifications. |
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