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Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)
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Full Time
OCT-25
3 Years
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Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)
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Full Time
OCT-25
3 Years
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Prepare for a career in the fast-paced industries of investment banking, asset management, corporate finance or general accounting with our BSc Finance (Investments) degree.Recent changes in finance – including the emergence of financial technology and the focus on sustainability – have necessitated changes throughout the industry.Develop the key skills and knowledge to meet these changes head-on, as you gain a deep understanding of finance and the financial services industry.Experts 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.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.Henley Business School is ranked in the top 25 in the UK for Accounting and Finance (23rd in The Times and The Sunday Times Good University Guide, 2024)., and has triple-accredited status from the UK, European and US accrediting bodies (AMBA, EQUIS and AACSB).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-investments
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
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£9,250 per year
Students from Northern Ireland
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£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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