Finance and Financial Technology with Placement Year

Course Overview - Finance and Financial Technology with Placement Year

Explore the fundamentals of finance and the rapidly evolving industry known as Financial Technology (FinTech). This 4-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

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Course Information

Study Mode

Full-time

Duration

4 Years

Start Date

23/09/2024

Campus

Main Site - Highfield Campus

Course Address
Highfield
Southampton
SO17 1BJ
United Kingdom

Application Details

Course Code

F96C

Institution Code

S27

Points of Entry

Year 1

Entry Requirements

A level

A,A,B

AAB including Mathematics Contextual offer: tbc 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

UCAS Tariff

Scottish Higher

We 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 We are committed to ensuring that all learners with the potential to succeed, regardless of their background, are encouraged to apply to study with us. The additional information gained through contextual data allows us to recognise a learner's potential to succeed in the context of their background and experience. Applicants who are highlighted in this way will be made an offer which is lower than the typical offer for that programme.

Access to HE Diploma

D: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. We are committed to ensuring that all learners with the potential to succeed, regardless of their background, are encouraged to apply to study with us. The additional information gained through contextual data allows us to recognise a learner’s potential to succeed in the context of their background and experience. Applicants who are highlighted in this way will be made an offer which is lower than the typical offer for that programme.

International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme

34

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. 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. We are committed to ensuring that all learners with the potential to succeed, regardless of their background, are encouraged to apply to study with us. The additional information gained through contextual data allows us to recognise a learner’s potential to succeed in the context of their background and experience. Applicants who are highlighted in this way will b

Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)

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. We are committed to ensuring that all learners with the potential to succeed, regardless of their background, are encouraged to apply to study with us. The additional information gained through contextual data allows us to recognise a learner’s potential to succeed in the context of their background and experience. Applicants who are highlighted in this way will be made an offer which is lower than the typical offer for that programme.

GCSE/National 4/National 5

Applicants 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)

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 - Principal

D3,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. We are committed to ensuring that all learners with the potential to succeed, regardless of their background, are encouraged to apply to study with us. The additional information gained through contextual data allows us to recognise a learner’s potential to succeed in the context of their background and experience. Applicants who are highlighted in this way will be made an offer which is lower than the typical offer for that programme.

Extended Project

A

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

Welsh Baccalaureate - Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate (first teaching September 2015)

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. We are committed to ensuring that all learners with the potential to succeed, regardless of their background, are encouraged to apply to study with us. The additional information gained through contextual data allows us to recognise a learner’s potential to succeed in the context of their background and experience. Applicants who are highlighted in this way will be made an offer which is lower than the typical offer for that programme.

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.

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England, Northern Ireland, Scotland, Wales, Channel Islands, Republic of Ireland £9,250
EU, International £22,300

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