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BSc Finance (Investments) with Study Year Abroad

University of Reading

Institution
University of Reading
Level
undergraduate
Subject
BSc Finance (Investments) with Study Year Abroad
Duration
4 years
UCAS code
N311
Typical offer
A-level ABB, IB 32

Entry requirements

A level: ABB with B in A/AS level Mathematics OR A level Physics, Chemistry, Economics, Statistics. IB: 32 points overall including minimum 5 in Maths and 4 in English at standard level.

About this course

BSc in Accounting and Finance, covering financial systems and investment analysis. Core topics include Programming, Data Analysis, Statistics, Financial Analysis, and Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning. This four-year course includes an integrated study year abroad in the third year and is affiliated with the CFA Institute. The degree offers pathways into FinTech, Sustainable Finance, or International Business after the first year.

Modules

  • Introductory Securities and Markets
  • Introductory Finance/Trading Simulation I
  • Introductory Economics for Business and Finance
  • Introductory Quantitative Techniques for Business and Finance
  • World of Work
  • Business in Practice: Accounting for Managers
  • Corporate Finance
  • Portfolio Management
  • Data Science for Finance
  • FX and International Debt Markets
  • Financial Modelling
  • Climate Change and Finance
  • Trends in Finance
  • Programming for Finance
  • Sustainable Finance
  • Optional Language or University Wide Modules
  • Management of Risk
  • Bond and Money Markets
  • Advanced Derivative Securities Hedging and Trading
  • Derivative Securities
  • Research Project
  • Private Equity and Venture Capital
  • Fintech and Cryptocurrencies
  • Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning in Finance
  • Information Systems and Digital Business
  • Financial Engineering
  • Optional Language or University Wide Modules