Finance (FinTech) with Placement Year

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

A-Level Entry

ABB

Avg. Graduate Salary

£29,000

About this course

Prepare for a fast-paced career in the world of financial technology – and gain valuable real-world experience – with our BSc Finance (FinTech) with Placement Year degree.

FinTech is a rapidly expanding sector within the financial industry. You’ll study the core concepts and practises of financial technology, and learn how technological advances have necessitated change throughout the industry.

This four-year course develops the knowledge and skills to meet these changes head-on, as you acquire a deep understanding of finance and financial services. You’ll also gain expertise in programming and financial applications, and learn how to apply your technological skills to real-world problems. An integrated Placement Year provides a fantastic opportunity to put your skills into practice in preparation for your future career.

Experts from from Henley Business School will introduce you to the:

  • fundamental principles of accounting, finance and economics

  • quantitative techniques of finance

  • role of finance in business and society

  • ethics required to work in the finance industry.

    As your studies progress, you’ll explore the key concepts of financial technology, including:

  • the management of information systems

  • programming for finance

  • digital business

  • cryptocurrencies.

    You’ll learn through a combination of lectures, seminars, practical workshops, and self-guided study. This will provide the opportunity to discuss subject materials in an in-depth way with your lecturers and fellow students.

    The University of Reading is a CFA partner university. Within this partnership, a number of scholarships are offered towards CFA exams (partial fee reduction) for which students can apply.

    In your third year, you’ll have the opportunity to gain valuable experience in a real-world setting with our Work Placement module.

    We will support you to find and secure a placement that’s right for you.

    For more information, please visit the programme page: https://www.reading.ac.uk/ready-to-study/study/subject-area/business-and-management-accounting-and-finance-ug/bsc-finance-fintech-with-placement-year

  • Entry Requirements

    A-Level Grades ABB
    Scottish Higher AABBB
    Scottish Advanced Higher ABB
    BTEC DDD

    Career Prospects

    Graduates from this course typically go into the following occupations:

    4124 Finance officers
    3531 Brokers
    2421 Chartered and certified accountants
    1131 Financial managers and directors
    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
    Reading
    Scheme
    Undergraduate
    Subjects
    Accounting and finance, Economics, Finance
    Avg. Graduate Salary
    £29,000