Finance and Investment with a Year in Industry
University of Kent
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Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)

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Canterbury Campus

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OCT-25

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4 Years

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Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)

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Canterbury Campus

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Start date

OCT-26

Duration

4 Years

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Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)

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Develop the expertise, skills and experience to propel your career into banking, investment or risk management. Course overviewAre you a problem-solver who thrives in fast-paced environments? Do you want to build a career making data-driven decisions that have an impact? If that sounds like you, our BSc Finance and Investment could help you get to where you want to go. Expand your knowledge of key financial principles and techniques while exploring topics such as data analysis, econometrics, ...Read more

Develop the expertise, skills and experience to propel your career into banking, investment or risk management. Course overviewAre you a problem-solver who thrives in fast-paced environments? Do you want to build a career making data-driven decisions that have an impact? If that sounds like you, our BSc Finance and Investment could help you get to where you want to go. Expand your 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 and using industry-standard trading floor simulation software. Gain the confidence and expertise you’ll need to advise businesses on the financial risks they 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 futureOur 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

Key stats

CUG Subject Ranking
CUG Subject Ranking
Source: Complete University Guide 2025
39th
CUG Ranking
CUG Ranking
Source: Complete University Guide 2025
52nd
Finance
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%
Employment rate
Employment rate
The percentage of students in full-time work 6 months after finishing their course.
Source: UNISTATS, 2019
95%
Average salary
Average salary
Source: UNISTATS, 2019
Finance graduate salary at this uni
£30,000
UK Finance graduate salary
£25,000

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Entry requirements

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A level

A level:

ABB - BBC Grades / Points required

A level:

BBC - ABB Grades / Points required

Scottish Higher:

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UCAS Tariff:

112 - 128 Grades / Points required

Access to HE Diploma:

D30M15 Grades / Points required

GCSE/National 4/National 5:

Applicants should have grade B or 5 in Mathematics GCSE or a suitable equivalent level qualification. Grades / Points required

International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme:

32 - 28 Grades / Points required

Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016):

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Popular A-level subjects

Finance

Top 5 A-levels taken by students who study this subject at uni.

Mathematics
98%
Further Mathematics
39%
Physics
37%
Economics
36%
Chemistry
25%
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Tuition fees

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Domestic

£9,535 per year

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Students from Domestic

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Fees for year in industry £1,900.

£20,700 per year

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Students from EU

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Fees for year in industry £1,900.

£20,700 per year

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Students from International

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Fees for year in industry £1,900.

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Uni info

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...

Student rating
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CUG ranking
52nd
University of Kent
Canterbury Canterbury Kent CT2 7NZ United Kingdom
Nearest train station: Canterbury West  0.6 miles away

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