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Course information
Typical offer ABB
UK fee £9,535
UCAS code N300
International fee £19,700
Institute code L34
Taught by School of Business
Accredited by ACCA
- Course description
- Entry requirements
- Fees and funding
- Accreditation
- Careers and employability
- Related courses
Course description
Course description
On our BSc Finance degree you will learn the main theories, concepts, and practices related to finance, as well as appreciate fundamental concepts in related disciplines. The course provides hands-on coverage of practical finance with a focus on investments, data analytics and trading. In addition you will have the opportunity to improve your professional skills. You will gain knowledge and skills to appreciate and critique finance techniques and practices.
Your first year is designed to equip you with the fundamental knowledge and study skills to succeed in your academic career. The first year is shared with the following programmes:
This means that after a firm foundation in many disciplines, you will have the opportunity to make an informed choice and switch from BSc Finance to either of the other programmes at the end of your first year.
The close relationship between research and teaching, as well as the practical focus of delivery are great advantages of studying with us. You will be taught by active and renowned researchers and academics who have professional practical experience in the accounting and finance sector.
Entry requirements
Fees and funding
Accreditation
Careers and employability
Related courses
Course structure
- Year 1
- Year 2
- Year Abroad or Year in Industry (optional)
- Final Year
Year 1
Year 1
In your first year you will learn about the foundations of finance, accounting, management and economics, and begin to acquire the basic statistical skills to prepare you for your dissertation or research project in your final year. The modules that you will take this year will provide you with a solid base for the more specialised modules of your second and third years.
Modules
At the very beginning of your course you'll take the short, non-credit bearing Academic and Study Skills
- Financial Accounting
- Economics for Accounting and Finance
- Management for Accounting and Finance
- Study Skills and Quantitative Methods
- Introduction to Management Accounting
- Introduction to Finance
- Law and Ethics for Accounting and Finance
- Business Analytics
This is the same first year as the Accounting BSc and Accounting and Finance BSc, so it is possible for you to transfer to either of these courses at the end of your first year.
Modules shown represent choices available to current students. The range of modules available and the content of any individual module may change in future years.
Year 2
Year Abroad or Year in Industry (optional)
Final Year
Teaching and learning
During your first year you will typically have 11-12 hours a week of timetabled sessions - around 8 hours of lectures and 3-4 hours of seminars or small group work. Lectures will provide you with the framework and foundation knowledge for each subject, whilst seminars, held in smaller groups, provide you with the opportunity to discuss key ideas with your tutor and peers. A variety of teaching methods are used with the aim of creating a stimulating environment in which you are encouraged to develop your learning skills and to actively engage and participate in your learning process.
Assessment methods vary to allow you to develop a range of academic and transferable skills throughout your programme and these include individual essays, examinations, presentations and group activities.
Independent learning
When not attending lectures, seminars or other timetabled sessions you will be expected to continue learning independently through self-study. Typically, this will involve reading journal articles and books, working on individual and group projects, undertaking research in the library, preparing coursework assignments and presentations, and preparing for exams. To help with your independent learning, you can access the Library and our social study spaces in halls of residence and our learning spaces at Brookfield.
Academic support
Our Centre for Academic Achievement provides help in the following areas:
- study and exam skills
- academic writing
- presentations
- dissertations
- numerical data skills
- referencing sources
Our AccessAbility Centre offers support and practical help for students with dyslexia or other specific learning difficulties, including physical, mental health or mobility difficulties, deafness, or visual impairment.
Teaching staff
You will be taught by an experienced teaching team whose expertise and knowledge are closely matched to the content of the modules on the course. PhD research students who have undertaken teacher training may also contribute to the teaching of seminars under the supervision of the module leader. Our teaching is informed by the research we do. You can learn more about our staff by visiting our staff profiles.
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| Course | Qualification | Duration | UCAS Code | Availability |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Course Finance | Qualification BSc | Duration 3 years | UCAS Code N300 | Availability How to apply |
| Course Finance with a Year Abroad | Qualification BSc | Duration 4 years | UCAS Code N300 | Availability How to apply |
| Course Finance with a Year in Industry | Qualification BSc | Duration 4 years | UCAS Code N300 | Availability How to apply |
