BSc Finance
About this course
BSc (Hons) in Finance BSc (Hons), an accounting and finance degree centred on the study of financial systems, markets, and corporate decision-making. Core topics include Data Analysis, Statistics, Mathematical Modelling, Financial Analysis, Accounting, Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning, and Global & Comparative Perspective. The programme is recognised as a University Affiliated Program partner by the Chartered Financial Institute, aligning a significant portion of its content with the CFA candidate body of knowledge. The first year covers foundational subjects through modules such as Business and Commercial Awareness for Finance, Corporate Financial Accounting, Introduction to Finance, Introduction to Financial Markets, and Mathematics for Finance. The second year progresses to advanced applications with Corporate Finance, Financial Industries, Financial Modelling and Statistics, and Securities Analysis, alongside optional choices like Corporate Governance and Principles of Big Data Management for Finance. The final year focuses on specialized topics through Advanced Corporate Finance, Investments and Portfolio Management, Risk Management in Finance and Banking, and Sustainable Finance, with further optional modules including Company Law and International Banking.
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Entry requirements
A levels – BBC (112 UCAS Tariff points). T levels – 112 UCAS Tariff points. International Baccalaureate – 112 UCAS Tariff points from all components of the Diploma Programme. International Baccalaureate Career-related Programme will be considered on a case-by-case basis. BTEC Extended Diploma – DMM. BTEC Diploma – D*D*. Access – 112 UCAS Tariff points from the Access course. If your first language is not English, you will need an IELTS of 6.0 overall, with 5.5 in each component. We also welcome applications from students who are taking a combination of qualifications listed above. For further information, please contact Course Enquiries.
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What students say
Based on about 30 final-year students who answered
- Teaching on my course: 76%
- Learning opportunities: 80%
- Assessment and feedback: 83%
- Academic support: 82%
- Organisation and management: 83%
- Learning resources: 89%
- Student voice: 80%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 65 students who started
- Continued on course: 80%
- Gained a higher qualification: 2%
- Left higher education: 11%
- Moved to a lower qualification: 8%
What graduates do next
Based on about 17 graduates who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 65%
- Working and studying: 5%
- Further study: 10%
- Unemployed: 20%
Most common jobs
- Administrative occupations: 30%
- Finance Professionals: 20%
- Elementary occupations: 10%
- Managers, directors and senior officials: 10%
- Teaching Professionals: 10%
- Find their work meaningful: 70%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 50%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 50%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 30 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North East: 5%
- West Midlands: 5%
- East of England: 5%
- London: 80%
- South East: 5%
- Northern Ireland: 5%
Who gets in
Based on about 70 students who started
- A levels: 86%
- Baccalaureate: 4%
- Access course: 3%
- Foundation course: 1%
- Other HE qualification: 6%
Accreditation & quality ratings
- Recognised by the Chartered Financial Analyst Institute (CFA).
TEF 2023 (whole university): Silver overall, Silver for student experience, Silver for student outcomes.
Modules
- Business and Commercial Awareness for Finance
- Corporate Financial Accounting
- Introduction to Finance
- Introduction to Financial Markets
- Mathematics for Finance
- Corporate Finance
- Financial Industries
- Financial Modelling and Statistics
- Securities Analysis
- Corporate Governance
- Principles of Big Data Management for Finance
- Advanced Corporate Finance
- Investments and Portfolio Management
- Risk Management in Finance and Banking
- Sustainable Finance
- Company Law
- International Banking
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BSc Finance at University of Westminster earn?
The median salary is £30,000 after 15 months, £28,000 after 3 years, £33,000 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £27,500 and £55,500. The £33,000 median after five years is £3,000 less than the UK median for Finance.
What do graduates of BSc Finance at University of Westminster do next?
80% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2022-23).
Are students happy with the teaching on BSc Finance at University of Westminster?
76% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2024-25.
What grades do I need for BSc Finance at University of Westminster?
The typical offer is BBC at A level. The average entrant had 119 UCAS points.
Is BSc Finance at University of Westminster accredited?
Yes. Recognised by the Chartered Financial Analyst Institute (CFA).
Does BSc Finance at University of Westminster include a placement year or year abroad?
The course has an optional placement year and an optional year abroad.
How many students continue on BSc Finance at University of Westminster?
80% of students continued into their second year, and 11% left higher education.