Finance (International Business) 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

Examine the interrelationships between finance and the global economy – and gain valuable real-world experience – with our BSc Finance (International Business) with Placement Year degree.

Recent changes in finance – including the emergence of financial technology and the focus on sustainability – have necessitated changes throughout the industry. Additionally, globalisation has led to the growing significance of multinational firms – spanning multiple countries and industries – and the consequent need to manage business operations in an increasingly complex environment.

This four-year course develops the key skills and knowledge to meet these changes head-on, as you gain a deep understanding of finance and the financial services industry. 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 gain deeper knowledge of the core concepts in:

  • portfolio management

  • financial modelling

  • corporate finance

  • management accounting

  • information handling

  • business strategy.

    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.

    Choose BSc Finance (International Business) with Placement Year at Henley Business School

  • Ranked in the top 25 in the UK for Accounting and Finance (23rd in The Times and The Sunday Times Good University Guide, 2024).

  • Triple-accredited status from the UK, European and US accrediting bodies (AMBA, EQUIS and AACSB).

    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-international-business-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:

    1131 Financial managers and directors
    3534 Financial accounts managers
    3531 Brokers
    2421 Chartered and certified accountants
    3533 Financial and accounting technicians
    4124 Finance officers

    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