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Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)
Main Site - Highfield Campus
Full Time
SEP-25
3 Years
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Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)
Main Site - Highfield Campus
Full Time
SEP-25
3 Years
Select a an exam type
"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.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." -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.
Exam type
A levelA level:
AAB Grades / Points required
Scottish Higher:
Not currently available, please contact university for up to date information.
Access to HE Diploma:
D:39,M:6 Grades / Points required
Cambridge International Pre-U Certificate - Principal:
D3,D3,M2 Grades / Points required
Extended Project:
A Grades / Points required
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme:
34 Grades / Points required
Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017):
H1,H2,H2,H2,H2,H2 Grades / Points required
Pearson BTEC Diploma (QCF):
DD Grades / Points required
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Diploma (first teaching from September 2016):
DD Grades / Points required
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Certificate (first teaching from September 2016):
D Grades / Points required
Pearson BTEC Subsidiary Diploma (QCF):
D Grades / Points required
Welsh Baccalaureate - Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate (first teaching September 2015):
A Grades / Points required
AAB including MathematicsOffers typically exclude General Studies The below subjects are considered as restricted. This means that we can accept one subject from the following list if combined with other academic subjects:Applied subjects Art: including Design, Fine Art, Photography, Textiles Communication Studies Communication and Culture Creative Media Creative Writing Critical Thinking Dance Drama Film Studies Health & Social Care Home Economics Hospitality and Supervision ICT/IT Leisure Studies Media Studies Music Technology Outdoor Education PE Performing Arts Public Services Sports Studies/Science Theatre Studies Travel & Tourism World DevelopmentPlease note: Computing, Computer Studies, Product Design and Applied Business (single and double awards) are not considered to be restricted subjects
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"
60 credits with a minimum of 45 credits at Level 3, of which 39 must be at Distinction and 6 credits at Merit. Mathematics must be studied to level 3, A-level standard to be considered.Offers typically exclude Social Care/Healthcare pathways.
D3 D3 M2 in three Principal subjects including Mathematics at M2Cambridge Pre-U's can be used in combination with other qualifications such as A Levels to achieve the equivalent of the typical offer but care must be taken with subjects when combining qualifications. As per our A level restricted subjects, we can only accept one restricted subject
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 including Mathematics plus grade A in the EPQ
Pass, with 34 points overall with 17 points at Higher Level including grade 5 at Higher Level in Analysis and Approaches or Applications and Interpretation.Some subjects are excluded and restricted - please check the subjects listed under the A level section which also applies to all qualifications.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.
Including a minimum of H3 in Mathematics at Higher LevelAll applicants would be required to have achieved a grade of O4 in English, the equivalent of GCSE C/4.Some subjects are excluded and restricted - please check the subjects listed under the A level section which also applies to all qualifications.
DD in the Business BTEC Diploma plus B in A level Mathematics.BTEC qualifications should be in Business, please check with us if your BTEC qualification is in a different subject before applying.
DD in the Business BTEC National Diploma plus B in A level Mathematics.BTEC qualifications should be in Business, please check with us if your BTEC qualification is in a different subject before applying.
D in the Business BTEC National Extended Certificate plus AB from two A levels including Mathematics.BTEC qualifications should be in Business, please check with us if your BTEC qualification is in a different subject before applying.
D in the Business BTEC Subsidiary Diploma plus AB from two A levels including Mathematics.BTEC qualifications should be in Business, please check with us if your BTEC qualification is in a different subject before applying.
Typical offer: AAB from 3 A Levels including Mathematics orAB from two A levels including Mathematics and A from the Advanced Welsh Baccalaureate Skills Challenge Certificate.Some subjects are excluded and restricted - please check the subjects listed under the A level section which also applies to all qualifications.
Students living in
England
£9,250 per year
Students from England
This is the fee you pay if you live within England. Please note, this fee has been confirmed.
£9,250 per year
Students from Scotland
This is the fee you pay if you live within Scotland. Please note, this fee has been confirmed.
£9,250 per year
Students from Wales
This is the fee you pay if you live within Wales. Please note, this fee has been confirmed.
£9,250 per year
Students from Northern Ireland
This is the fee you pay if you live within Northern Ireland. Please note, this fee has been confirmed.
£9,250 per year
Students from Channel Islands
This is the fee you pay if you live within Channel Islands. Please note, this fee has been confirmed.
£22,300 per year
Students from EU
This is the fee you pay if you live within the European Union. Please note, this fee has been confirmed.
£22,300 per year
Students from International
£22300 Per year
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