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BSc Finance with Study Year Abroad

University of Reading

Institution
University of Reading
Level
undergraduate
Subject
BSc Finance with Study Year Abroad
Duration
4 years
UCAS code
N304
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. 32 points overall including minimum 5 in Maths and 4 in English at standard level

About this course

BSc in Accounting and Finance, combining accounting with finance. Core topics include programming, data analysis, statistics, financial analysis, accounting, and artificial intelligence & machine learning. The four-year programme includes an integrated study year abroad at an overseas partner university. Students can access the ICMA Centre's dealing rooms for practical trading experience, and the degree is affiliated with the CFA Institute.

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
  • Financial Modelling
  • Data Science for Finance
  • Climate Change and Finance
  • Trends in Finance
  • Programming for Finance
  • Sustainable Finance
  • FX and International Debt Markets
  • Optional Language or University Wide Modules
  • Study Year Abroad
  • Management of Risk
  • Derivative Securities
  • New Directions in Business and Corporate Social Responsibility
  • Financial Engineering
  • Research Project
  • Private Equity and Venture Capital
  • Bond and Money Markets
  • Fintech and Cryptocurrencies
  • Advanced Derivative Securities Hedging and Trading
  • Machine Learning in Finance
  • Information Systems and Digital Business
  • Optional Language or University Wide Modules