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Introduction to the Finance BSc (Hons) Program

The Finance BSc (Hons) program at the University of Bath is a three-year undergraduate course that provides students with a solid grounding in all areas of business, specializing in the skills and knowledge needed for a career in finance.

Course Structure

The course is divided into three years, with the first year covering the fundamentals of finance, accounting, and economics. Students will also develop their mathematical skills and explore business, society, and law.

Year 1

In the first year, students will take the following compulsory units:

• Business economics for accountants (10 credits)
• Business, society and law (10 credits)
• Fundamentals of accounting (15 credits)
• Fundamentals of finance (15 credits)
• Maths for finance (10 credits)

Year 2

In the second year, students will take the following compulsory units:

• Intermediate finance (20 credits)
• Investment and trading simulation (10 credits)
• Programming for data science (10 credits) Students will also choose 20 credits of optional units from subjects like investment banking, financial crime, mergers and acquisitions, advanced Excel, corporate law, and microeconomics.

Year 3

In the final year, students will choose 50 credits of optional units from topics like financial markets, statement analysis, risk modelling, business economics, financial technology, and sustainable finance. Students will also complete an independent project, a research project with guidance from a supervisor.

Learning and Assessment

Students will be taught and assessed by a variety of methods, including lectures, computer lab sessions, seminars, simulation games, coursework, and written examinations.

Recognition of Professional Qualifications

The program is recognized by professional bodies in the United Kingdom, and an accredited degree may entitle students to work in a specific profession within the UK and abroad.

Entry Requirements

To be eligible for the program, students must meet the following entry requirements:

• A strong performance in Mathematics as part of their entry qualifications
• A suitable English language qualification, such as IELTS or TOEFL, if English is not their first language

British Qualifications

Students with British qualifications must meet the following requirements:

• GCSE English Language or Literature grade 6 or B (or equivalent from English language category A)
• GCSE grades are an important part of selection for this course, and students typically expect to have a good number of GCSEs at grade 9 to 7 or A* to A
• AAA or AAB in three A levels, including A in Mathematics

International Qualifications

Students with international qualifications must meet the requirements for their country or region, which can be found on the University of Bath's website.

Fees and Funding

The tuition fees for the program are not yet available, but students can pay their fees by Direct Debit, debit card, credit card, or bank transfer. Students may also be eligible for a student loan to help pay their fees.

Application Information

The course code for the Finance BSc (Hons) program is C180, and the institution code is B16. The department is the School of Management, and the location is the University of Bath.

Related Courses

Related courses include:

• Accounting and Finance BSc (Hons) 4 years with work placement
• Accounting and Finance BSc (Hons) 3 years
• Accounting and Management BSc (Hons) 3 years
• Accounting and Management BSc (Hons) 4 years with work placement
• Finance BSc (Hons) 4 years with work placement