Program Overview

Introduction to the Finance BSc (Hons) Program

The Finance BSc (Hons) program at the University of Bath is a four-year undergraduate course that includes a work placement. This program is designed to provide 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 structured over four 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:
  • 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 continue to specialize in areas of finance, including vital skills like programming.

• Year 2:
  • Intermediate finance (20 credits)
  • Investment and trading simulation (10 credits)
  • Programming for data science (10 credits)
  • Second year options (20 credits)

Year 3 and 4

The third year is dedicated to a work placement, where students apply their skills in a practical business environment. In the final year, students undertake specialist optional units and an individual project.

• Year 3:
  • Finance work placement (60 credits)
• Year 4:
  • Final year options (60 credits)
  • Individual project

Learning and Assessment

Students are 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

The entry requirements for the program include:

• GCSE requirements: GCSE English Language or Literature grade 6 or B (or equivalent)
• A level Typical offer: AAA or AAB in three A levels, including A in Mathematics
• International Baccalaureate Typical offer: 36 points overall and 7, 6, 6 or 7, 7, 5 in three Higher Level subjects, including 6 in either HL Mathematics
• English language requirements: IELTS 7.0 overall with no less than 6.5 in all components, or equivalent

Fees and Funding

The tuition fees for the program are not yet available. However, students may be eligible for a tuition fee loan, scholarships, or bursaries to help fund their studies.

Application Information

The application deadline for overseas students is January 14, 2026. The course code is C181, and the institution code is B16.

Related Courses

Related courses offered by the University of Bath 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) 3 years