Finance
Entry requirements
A level: AAA or ABB (Additional Requirements: A-level Mathematics and either GCSE English Language at Grade B/5 or GCSE English Literature at Grade B/5. Note: Chemistry, Physics, Further Maths, Economics, Statistics or Applied Statistics will be considered in lieu of A-level Mathematics.) IB: 36 (6,6,5) (Additional requirements: HL Mathematics (Analysis & Approaches or Applications & Interpretation) and SL English 5.) Scottish Higher: ABBB is the minimum requirement from S5 to be reviewed for an S6 offer Offers are not guaranteed to applicants who meet the minimum from S5 Typically offers will be made at AAAAAB by end of S6. B at Advanced Higher is equivalent to A at Higher Additional requirements: Higher Mathematics and English at AA. (BB may be considered). Scottish Higher (widening access): MD20 : ABBBB (also other target groups*) MD40 : AAABB (ABB S5 minimum for consideration)* Additional requirements: Higher Mathematics and English. Successful completion of Top-Up or one of our Summer Schools.
About this course
BFin in Finance, an accounting and finance degree centred on the practical and theoretical dimensions of financial decisions made by consumers, corporations, governments and society. Core topics include Statistics, Research Methods, Financial Analysis, and Accounting. The four-year programme is delivered by an institution holding triple-crown accreditation. The first year covers foundational concepts through Finance 1, Financial Accounting 1, Management Accounting 1, and Introductory Management. The second year builds competence with modules such as Finance 2, Statistical Analysis and Methods, Financial Modelling, and Finance and Society. The final year focuses on advanced applications and independent study, featuring compulsory modules including Advanced Financial Modelling and Finance Case Study, alongside a compulsory Dissertation.
Modules
- Finance 1
- Economics 1A
- Economics 1B
- Financial Accounting 1
- Management Accounting 1
- Introductory Management
- Finance 2
- Statistical Analysis and Methods
- Economics 2A
- Economics 2B
- Financial Modelling
- Finance and Society
- Advanced Financial Modelling
- Finance Case Study
- Dissertation