Finance BA (Hons)
University of Strathclyde
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Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)

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University of Strathclyde

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Start date

16-SEP-24

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Duration

4 Years

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Qualification

Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)

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University of Strathclyde

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Full time

Start date

16-SEP-24

Duration

4 Years

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Study with us• Accounting & Finance is ranked 2nd in the UK (Complete University Guide 2023)• benefit from studying a finance degree which is thought to be unique in Scotland in terms of the range and depth of issues covered• gain skills for a career in banking, investment management, pension fund management and insurance• enhance your employment prospects by combining your finance studies with a second subject• Our Finance degree gives you a head start to the Investment Management Certificate ...Read more

Study with us
• Accounting & Finance is ranked 2nd in the UK (Complete University Guide 2023)
• benefit from studying a finance degree which is thought to be unique in Scotland in terms of the range and depth of issues covered
• gain skills for a career in banking, investment management, pension fund management and insurance
• enhance your employment prospects by combining your finance studies with a second subject
• Our Finance degree gives you a head start to the Investment Management Certificate (IMC)Why this course?
• Subjects include the principles of investment and value, business finance and decision-making and the analysis of securities such as bonds and shares.
• Employers tell us that they particularly value the range of subject combinations available at Strathclyde, ensuring that our students have an in-depth understanding of a second subject to complement their finance studies.
• An undergraduate degree in finance will give you the skills for a career in financial services such as banking, investment management, pension fund management and insurance.

Key stats

WUSCA ranking
WUSCA student ranking
These are the 2023 rankings, based on ratings given by past and current students.
10/81
CUG Subject Ranking
CUG Subject Ranking
Source: Complete University Guide 2024
6th
CUG Ranking
CUG Ranking
Source: Complete University Guide 2024
31st
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 - 91 = 9% Drop-out rate Source: UNISTATS, 2019
9%
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
£23,000
UK Finance graduate salary
£21,000
What students say
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Zunaid
02 Feb 24

They have nice facilities and the buildings are a combination of both modern and old ones. You have different classes in different buildings so you can experience both. However,..Read more

TL
Thuy Linh
23 Nov 23

Everything is..Read more

Modules

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Entry requirements

Exam type

A level

A level:

BBB - ABB Grades / Points required

Scottish Higher:

AAAA - AAABB Grades / Points required

International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme:

30 - 32 Grades / Points required

Scottish HNC:

Pass Grades / Points required

Scottish HND:

Pass Grades / Points required

GCSE English Language 6/B or Literature 6/B, or an essay-based A Level B may be considered in lieu of English; A Level Maths B

Higher English B; Higher Maths B

No subject below 5 and including English SL5, Maths/Maths Studies SL5.

Relevant HNC, A in Graded Units; for advice on entry to Year 2 contact Business School Admissions

Relevant HND, A in Graded Units; for advice on entry to Year 2 contact Business School Admissions

Tuition fees

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England

£9,250 per year

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Students from England

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This is the fee you pay if you live within England. Please note, this is subject to change. Please confirm the most up to date fee with the individual institution.

£1,820 per year

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Students from Scotland

This is the fee you pay if you live within Scotland. Please note, this is subject to change. Please confirm the most up to date fee with the individual institution.

This is the fee you pay if you live within Scotland. Please note, this is subject to change. Please confirm the most up to date fee with the individual institution.

£9,250 per year

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Please note: fees do vary so please make sure you contact the institution for up to date information.

Students from Wales

This is the fee you pay if you live within Wales. Please note, this is subject to change. Please confirm the most up to date fee with the individual institution.

This is the fee you pay if you live within Wales. Please note, this is subject to change. Please confirm the most up to date fee with the individual institution.

£9,250 per year

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Please note: fees do vary so please make sure you contact the institution for up to date information.

Students from Northern Ireland

This is the fee you pay if you live within Northern Ireland. Please note, this is subject to change. Please confirm the most up to date fee with the individual institution.

This is the fee you pay if you live within Northern Ireland. Please note, this is subject to change. Please confirm the most up to date fee with the individual institution.

£9,250 per year

This information comes from UCAS, or in some cases the institution directly.
Please note: fees do vary so please make sure you contact the institution for up to date information.

Students from Channel Islands

This is the fee you pay if you live within Channel Islands. Please note, this is subject to change.

This is the fee you pay if you live within Channel Islands. Please note, this is subject to change.

£19,600 per year

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Please note: fees do vary so please make sure you contact the institution for up to date information.

Students from EU

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This is the fee you pay if you live within the European Union. Please note, this fee has been confirmed.

£19,600 per year

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Please note: fees do vary so please make sure you contact the institution for up to date information.

Students from International

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This is the fee you pay if you are an International student. Please note, this fee has been confirmed.

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Latest reviews

Latest Finance / Accounting (General) reviews

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Zunaid
02 Feb 24
Finance MSc
They have nice facilities and the buildings are a combination of both modern and old ones. You have different classes in different buildings so you can experience both. However,...
Read more
TL
Thuy Linh
23 Nov 23
International Accounting & Finance MSc
Everything is...
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University of Strathclyde
McCance Building 16 Richmond Street Glasgow Glasgow, City Of G1 1XQ United Kingdom
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