Finance and Investment with a Year in Industry

University of Kent
Undergraduate BSc (Hons) Full-time 4 Years Accounting and financeEconomicsFinance

A-Level Entry

ABB - BBC

UCAS Points

112 - 128 points

Avg. Graduate Salary

£30,000

About this course

Finance and Investment

If you're a problem solver who wants a career making data-driven decisions, then our BSc Finance and Investment is the course for you.

Build a strong knowledge of key financial principles and techniques while exploring topics such as data analysis, econometrics, derivatives, portfolio, and risk management. Develop data handling skills by working on real-time business data in our Bloomberg Lab, using industry standard trading floor simulation software. Grow the confidence and expertise you'll need to advise on the financial risks that businesses face and spot the investment opportunities available to them.

Kent Business School is a supportive community, where you'll work closely with your academic adviser and our world leading academic staff. We'll work with you to develop the knowledge, skills, and experience that you'll need to pursue sought-after careers in banking, investment or risk management.

You take a Year in Industry following your second year of study, enabling you to apply your expertise in a work setting while earning a salary.

Your future

Our graduates look to make their mark on the organisations they join, whether they are large multinational companies or small local firms in Kent.

Kent Business School students make their ambitions known, working at companies like:

EY Fidelity Investment HSBC KPMG Royal Bank of Scotland PwC.

Location

Our city, your time. It has never been a better time to study in Canterbury. Our high student population creates a vibrant, diverse and student-friendly atmosphere. We are a hub of exciting new ideas emerging from a stunning historic city - join us and get involved!

Entry Requirements

A-Level Grades ABB - BBC
UCAS Tariff Points 112 - 128 points
BTEC DDM - DMM

Career Prospects

Graduates from this course typically go into the following occupations:

1131 Financial managers and directors
4124 Finance officers
3531 Brokers
2421 Chartered and certified accountants
3534 Financial accounts managers
2433 Actuaries, economists and statisticians

Course Details

Qualification
Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)
Study Mode
Full-time
Duration
4 Years
Start Date
2025
Academic Year
2025
Campus / Location
Canterbury
Scheme
Undergraduate
Subjects
Accounting and finance, Economics, Finance
Avg. Graduate Salary
£30,000