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Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)
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Full Time
OCT-25
4 Years
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Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)
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Full Time
OCT-25
4 Years
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Prepare for a fast-paced career in the world of financial technology – and gain valuable real-world experience – with our BSc Finance (FinTech) with Placement Year degree.FinTech is a rapidly expanding sector within the financial industry. You’ll study the core concepts and practises of financial technology, and learn how technological advances have necessitated change throughout the industry.This four-year course develops the knowledge and skills to meet these changes head-on, as you acquire a deep understanding of finance and financial services. You’ll also gain expertise in programming and financial applications, and learn how to apply your technological skills to real-world problems. An integrated Placement Year provides a fantastic opportunity to put your skills into practice in preparation for your future career.Experts from from Henley Business School will introduce you to the:- fundamental principles of accounting, finance and economics- quantitative techniques of finance- role of finance in business and society- ethics required to work in the finance industry.As your studies progress, you’ll explore the key concepts of financial technology, including:- the management of information systems- programming for finance- digital business- cryptocurrencies.You’ll learn through a combination of lectures, seminars, practical workshops, and self-guided study. This will provide the opportunity to discuss subject materials in an in-depth way with your lecturers and fellow students.The University of Reading is a CFA partner university. Within this partnership, a number of scholarships are offered towards CFA exams (partial fee reduction) for which students can apply.In your third year, you’ll have the opportunity to gain valuable experience in a real-world setting with our Work Placement module.We will support you to find and secure a placement that’s right for you.For more information, please visit the programme page: https://www.reading.ac.uk/ready-to-study/study/subject-area/business-and-management-accounting-and-finance-ug/bsc-finance-fintech-with-placement-year
Exam type
A levelA level:
ABB Grades / Points required
Scottish Higher:
AABBB Grades / Points required
Scottish Advanced Higher:
ABB Grades / Points required
Access to HE Diploma:
D:30,M:15 Grades / Points required
Cambridge International Pre-U Certificate - Principal:
D3,M2,M2 Grades / Points required
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme:
32 Grades / Points required
Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017):
H2,H3,H3,H3,H3 Grades / Points required
OCR Cambridge Technical Extended Diploma:
DDD Grades / Points required
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016):
DDD Grades / Points required
Welsh Baccalaureate - Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate (first teaching September 2015):
A - B Grades / Points required
AS/A-level Mathematics at grade B or A-level Physics, Chemistry, Economics, Statistics at grade B.
Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, Economics, or Statistics at grade B.
Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, Economics, or Statistics at grade B.
Distinction in at least 12 level 3 units in either Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, Economics, or Statistics
M2 in Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, Economics, or Statistics.
5 in one of the following subjects:Standard level MathematicsStandard level Mathematics: analysis and approachesStandard level Mathematics: applications and interpretationsHigher level MathematicsHigher level Mathematics: analysis and approachesHigher level Mathematics: applications and interpretations
H3 in Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, Economics, or Statistics.
The OCR Cambridge Technical Extended Diploma cannot be accepted on its own to cover the Maths subject requirement. AS/A-level Mathematics at grade B or A-level Physics, Chemistry, Economics, Statistics at grade B is also required.
The Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma cannot be accepted on its own to cover the Maths subject requirement. AS/A-level Mathematics at grade B or A-level Physics, Chemistry, Economics, Statistics at grade B is also required.
The Advanced Welsh Baccalaureate Skills Challenge Certificate will be accepted in lieu of one A Level at the grade achieved, except Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, Economics, or Statistics.
Students living in
England
£9,250 per year
Students from England
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£9,250 per year
Students from Scotland
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£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
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£29,950 per year
Students from EU
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£29,950 per year
Students from International
£29950 Per year
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