Finance with Foundation Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)
Course Overview - Finance with Foundation Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)
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.
Our Foundation Year programmes are designed to set students up for success. They offer a broad, immersive learning experience and ease the transition to university life.
All of our finance degrees are affiliated with the CFA Institute. Within this partnership, a number of scholarships are ava...
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.
Our Foundation Year programmes are designed to set students up for success. They offer a broad, immersive learning experience and ease the transition to university life.
All of our finance degrees are affiliated with the CFA Institute. Within this partnership, a number of scholarships are available, offering students a partial fee reduction on their CFA exams.
For more information, please visit the course page: https://www.reading.ac.uk/ready-to-study/study/subject-area/foundation-programmes-ug/bsc-finance-with-foundation
Course Information
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Course Details
Information
Study Mode
Full-time
Duration
4 Years
Start Date
2027-10-01
Campus
Main Site
Application Details
Provider Details
Codes/info
Course Code
A66-H20
Institution Code
R12
Points of Entry
Foundation
Entry Requirements
A level
UCAS Tariff
Not accepted
Scottish Higher
Access to HE Diploma
offer-distinction: 0.0, offer-merit: 45.0
GCSE/National 4/National 5
GCSE 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.
Scottish Advanced Higher
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
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.
Extended Project
Not accepted
OCR Cambridge Technical Diploma
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.
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Certificate (first teaching from September 2016)
Not accepted
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme
OCR Cambridge Technical Certificate
Not accepted
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017)
OCR Cambridge Technical Extended Diploma
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Certificate (first teaching from September 2016)
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 Extended Certificate
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.
OCR Cambridge Technical Introductory Diploma
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.
Cambridge International Pre-U Certificate - Principal
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Fees and funding
| Region | Costs | Academic Year | Year | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Channel Islands, England, Northern Ireland, Wales, Scotland, Republic of Ireland | £5,760 | 2026/27 | Year 1 | |
| EU, International | £23,850 | 2026/27 | Year 1 |
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