Finance (Investments) with Placement Year Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)
Course Overview - Finance (Investments) with Placement Year Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)
Prepare for a career in the fast-paced industries of investment banking, asset management, corporate finance or general accounting – and gain valuable real-world experience – with our BSc Finance (Investments) with Placement Year degree.
Recent changes in finance – including the emergence of financial technology and the focus on sustainability – have necessitated changes throughout the industry.
This four-year course develops the key skills and knowledge to navigate these changes, as you gain a deep understanding of finance and the financial services industry. You’...
Prepare for a career in the fast-paced industries of investment banking, asset management, corporate finance or general accounting – and gain valuable real-world experience – with our BSc Finance (Investments) with Placement Year degree.
Recent changes in finance – including the emergence of financial technology and the focus on sustainability – have necessitated changes throughout the industry.
This four-year course develops the key skills and knowledge to navigate these changes, as you gain a deep understanding of finance and the financial services industry. You’ll also become equipped to make financial decisions and manage risk in a banking environment. An integrated placement year provides a fantastic opportunity to put your skills into practice in preparation for your future career.
Experts from Henley Business School will introduce you to the:
* fundamental principles of accounting, finance and economics
* quantitative techniques of finance
* role of finance in business and society
* ethics required to work in the finance industry.
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Study Mode
Full-time
Duration
4 Years
Start Date
2027-10-01
Campus
Main Site
Application Details
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Codes/info
Course Code
A57-E01
Institution Code
R12
Points of Entry
Year 1
Entry Requirements
A level
AS/A-level Mathematics at grade B or A-level Physics, Chemistry, Economics, Statistics at grade B.
UCAS Tariff
Not accepted
Scottish Higher
Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, Economics, or Statistics at grade B
Access to HE Diploma
offer-distinction: 30.0, offer-merit: 15.0
Distinction in at least 12 level 3 units in either Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, Economics, or Statistics
GCSE/National 4/National 5
GCSE English at grade C (or 4). GCSE Mathematics at grade 6 (or B) if Mathematics not taken at AS or A-Level.
Scottish Advanced Higher
Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, Economics, or Statistics at grade B
Extended Project
In recognition of the excellent preparation that the Extended Project Qualification provides to students for University study, we now include achievement in the EPQ as part of a formal offer. Eligible applicants would receive two offers, our usual offer plus an alternative offer of a B in the EPQ and one grade lower in their A level subjects
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Certificate (first teaching from September 2016)
Not accepted
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme
5 in one of the following subjects: Standard level Mathematics Standard level Mathematics: analysis and approaches Standard level Mathematics: applications and interpretations Higher level Mathematics Higher level Mathematics: analysis and approaches Higher level Mathematics: applications and interpretations Higher level Physics Higher level Chemistry Higher level Economics Higher level Statistics
OCR Cambridge Technical Certificate
Not accepted
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
The Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma cannot be accepted on its own to cover the Maths subject requirement. AS/A-level Mathematics at grade B or A-level Physics, Chemistry, Economics, Statistics at grade B is also required.
Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017)
H3 in Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, Economics, or Statistics.
OCR Cambridge Technical Extended Diploma
The OCR Cambridge Technical Extended Diploma cannot be accepted on its own to cover the Maths subject requirement. AS/A-level Mathematics at grade B or A-level Physics, Chemistry, Economics, Statistics at grade B is also required.
AQA Certificate in Mathematical Studies (Core Maths)
Not accepted
Cambridge International Pre-U Certificate - Principal
M2 in Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, Economics, or Statistics.
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Fees and funding
| Region | Costs | Academic Year | Year | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Channel Islands, England, Northern Ireland, Wales, Scotland, Republic of Ireland | £10,050 | 2026/27 | Year 1 | |
| EU, International | £31,800 | 2026/27 | Year 1 |
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