Finance and Investment with a Year in Industry BSc (Hons)
University of Kent
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**Finance and Investment**If youre a problem solver who wants a career making data-driven decisions, then our BSc Finance and Investment is the course for you.Build a strong knowledge of key financial principles and techniques while exploring topics such as data analysis, econometrics, derivatives, portfolio, and risk management. Develop data handling skills by working on real-time business data in our Bloomberg Lab, using industry standard trading floor simulation software. Grow the confidence ...Read more


Finance and Investment

If you're a problem solver who wants a career making data-driven decisions, then our BSc Finance and Investment is the course for you.Build a strong knowledge of key financial principles and techniques while exploring topics such as data analysis, econometrics, derivatives, portfolio, and risk management. Develop data handling skills by working on real-time business data in our Bloomberg Lab, using industry standard trading floor simulation software. Grow the confidence and expertise you'll need to advise on the financial risks that businesses face and spot the investment opportunities available to them.Kent Business School is a supportive community, where you'll work closely with your academic adviser and our world leading academic staff. We'll work with you to develop the knowledge, skills, and experience that you'll need to pursue sought-after careers in banking, investment or risk management.You take a Year in Industry following your second year of study, enabling you to apply your expertise in a work setting while earning a salary.


Your future

Our graduates look to make their mark on the organisations they join, whether they are large multinational companies or small local firms in Kent.Kent Business School students make their ambitions known, working at companies like:EYFidelity InvestmentHSBCKPMGRoyal Bank of ScotlandPwC.


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Our city, your time.It has never been a better time to study in Canterbury. Our high student population creates a vibrant, diverse and student-friendly atmosphere.We are a hub of exciting new ideas emerging from a stunning historic city - join us and get involved!

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WUSCA ranking:
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82/101
CUG Subject Ranking
CUG Subject Ranking
Source: Complete University Guide 2025
38th
CUG Ranking
CUG Ranking
Source: Complete University Guide 2025
52nd
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Drop-out rate
Drop-out rate
The percentage of students who didn't finish the course.
Calculated by 100% - (% of students continuing course + % of students completed course)
100 - 92 = 8% Drop-out rate Source: UNISTATS, 2019
8%
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95%
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Finance graduate salary at this uni
£30,000
UK Finance graduate salary
£25,000
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£18,600 per year

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Accommodation- £115 - £270 per week Full Time Annual Fees - 18600; Placement Year Fee - 1850

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University of Kent
University of Kent , Canterbury

Established in 1965, the University of Kent has a proud track record of excellence in teaching and research and is ambitious to...

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Canterbury Canterbury Kent CT2 7NZ United Kingdom
Nearest train station: Canterbury West  0.6 miles away

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