Finance and Financial Technology Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)
Course Overview - Finance and Financial Technology Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)
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 Workspa...
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.
• 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.
• Understand the foundations of Financial Technology, and the most recent innovations in this area.
• Develop a high level of numeracy and a capacity for reasoned thought and analysis.
Study at a top 20 University in the UK and Top 100 globally for Accounting and Finance programmes (Guardian University Guide 2026 and QS World Rankings 2025).
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.
Course Information
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Course Details
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Study Mode
Full-time
Duration
3 Years
Start Date
2027-09-20
Campus
Main Site - Highfield Campus
Application Details
Provider Details
Codes/info
Course Code
A63-C27
Institution Code
S27
Points of Entry
Year 1
Entry Requirements
A level
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"
Pearson BTEC Diploma (QCF)
DD in the Business BTEC 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.
Access to HE Diploma
offer-distinction: 39.0, offer-merit: 6.0
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.
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 Business. Please note we can only accept grade 6 in GCSE mathematics if you are studying BTEC qualifications.
Pearson BTEC Extended Diploma (QCF)
Not accepted
Pearson BTEC Subsidiary Diploma (QCF)
D in the Business BTEC Subsidiary Diploma plus AB from two A levels including Mathematics. Other BTEC qualifications in subjects other than Business may also be accepted if taken alongside A levels or other academic qualifications. Please contact us to check if your qualification or subject is accepted.
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
DD in the Business BTEC National Diploma plus A in one A level Other BTEC qualifications in subjects other than Business may also be accepted if taken alongside A levels or other academic qualifications. Please contact us to check if your qualification or subject is accepted.
Extended Project
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
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme
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.
WJEC Level 3 Advanced Skills Baccalaureate Wales
AAB from 3 A Levels or AB from two A levels and A from the Advanced Skills Baccalaureate Wales.
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
DDD in the Business, Marketing or Enterprise & Entrepreneurship BTEC National Extended Diploma
Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017)
All applicants would be required to have achieved a grade of O4 in English, the equivalent of GCSE C/4, and grade O3 in Maths, the equivalent of GCSE B/6.
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Certificate (first teaching from September 2016)
D in the Business BTEC National Extended Certificate plus AA. Other BTEC qualifications in subjects other than Business may also be accepted if taken alongside A levels or other academic qualifications. Please contact us to check if your qualification or subject is accepted.
Cambridge International Pre-U Certificate - Principal
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.
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Fees and funding
| Region | Costs | Academic Year | Year | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| EU, International | £0 | 2026/27 | Year 1 | |
| Channel Islands, England, Northern Ireland, Wales, Scotland, Republic of Ireland | £10,050 | 2026/27 | Year 1 |
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