Finance and Financial Technology with Study Abroad Year BSc (Hons)
Course Overview - Finance and Financial Technology with Study Abroad Year BSc (Hons)
Summary
Finance is being reshaped by technology, data and new ways of thinking. At Southampton, you will explore how financial theory and Financial Technology come together, and how they are transforming global markets.
This four-year degree with a study abroad year places you at the intersection of finance and innovation. You will build a strong understanding of financial principles while developing the technical and analytical skills needed to succeed in a rapidly evolving sector.
Your time abroad gives you the opportunity to experience a dif...
Summary
Finance is being reshaped by technology, data and new ways of thinking. At Southampton, you will explore how financial theory and Financial Technology come together, and how they are transforming global markets.
This four-year degree with a study abroad year places you at the intersection of finance and innovation. You will build a strong understanding of financial principles while developing the technical and analytical skills needed to succeed in a rapidly evolving sector.
Your time abroad gives you the opportunity to experience a different culture, gain a global perspective and develop skills that enhance your confidence and employability. Alongside this, you will explore how finance operates across different markets and contexts.
You will study at a top 20 UK university and in a department ranked in the top 100 globally for Accounting and Finance (Guardian University Guide 2026 and QS World Rankings 2025), with teaching shaped by research and industry insight.
Key features of the course
• Take your learning global - Spend a year studying abroad, gaining international experience and developing a broader perspective on finance and technology.
• Build a strong foundation in finance - Develop your understanding of the business environment and how financial theories are applied in practice.
• Use industry-standard facilities - Learn in our Financial Laboratory (FinLab), with access to Bloomberg terminals and Refinitiv Workspace.
• Develop technical expertise - Gain skills in programming and statistical analysis using tools such as Eviews, Stata and Matlab, alongside machine learning and AI techniques.
• Explore Financial Technology - Study areas such as cryptocurrency, crowdfunding and peer-to-peer lending, and understand how innovation is reshaping financial services.
• Learn from leading research - Your teaching is informed by academics working at the forefront of areas such as FinTech, high-frequency trading, corporate finance and portfolio theory.
• Strengthen your analytical thinking - Build high levels of numeracy and the ability to solve complex, real-world problems.
Student support
Your Personal Academic Tutor (PAT) will support you throughout your time at Southampton, offering guidance on your studies, career planning and wellbeing. You will also have access to a range of academic and pastoral support services.
Further information
This course prepares you for careers in finance, FinTech and related sectors. You will graduate with the ability to apply the latest developments in finance to real-world challenges in a dynamic global environment.
We also offer a variant of this course with a placement year instead of a study abroad year, giving you the option to gain professional experience as part of your degree.
Course Information
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Course Details
Information
Study Mode
Full-time
Duration
4 Years
Start Date
14/09/2026
Campus
Main Site - Highfield Campus
Application Details
Provider Details
Codes/info
Course Code
F95C
Institution Code
S27
Points of Entry
Year 1
Entry Requirements
UCAS Tariff
Not Accepted
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
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. Offers typically exclude Social Care/Healthcare pathways. Mathematics must be studied to level 3, A-level standard
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme
34
Pass, with 34 points overall with 17 points at Higher Level. 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
All applicants would be required to have achieved a grade of O4 in English, the equivalent of GCSE C/4.
GCSE/National 4/National 5
Applicants must hold GCSE English language (or GCSE English) (minimum grade 4/C) and mathematics (minimum grade 6/B *) *We can accept a grade 5 in GCSE mathematics if you achieve grade B in A level Maths, Physics, Economics, Geography, Psychology or Busi
Pearson BTEC Diploma (QCF)
DD
DD in the Business BTEC Diploma plus B in one A level. 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 A in one A level. 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 Cambridge Pre-U's can be used in combination with other qualifications such as A Levels to achieve the equivalent of the typical offer.
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 plus grade A in the EPQ
Pearson BTEC Subsidiary Diploma (QCF)
D
D in the Business BTEC Subsidiary Diploma plus AA from two A levels 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 AA from two A levels. BTEC qualifications should be in Business, please check with us if your BTEC qualification is in a different subject before applying.
A level
WJEC Level 3 Advanced Skills Baccalaureate Wales
A
AAB from 3 A Levels or AB from two A levels and A from the Advanced Skills Baccalaureate Wales.
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Fees and funding
| Region | Costs | Academic Year | Year | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| England, Northern Ireland, Scotland, Wales, Channel Islands, Republic of Ireland | £9,535 | 2026/27 | Year 1 | |
| EU, International | £25,500 | 2026/27 | Year 1 |
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