Finance (Sustainable Finance) 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

Explore the key concepts of financial sustainability – and gain valuable real-world experience – with our BSc Finance (Sustainable Finance) with Placement Year degree.

Recent changes in finance – including the need to focus on sustainable investment and environmental principles – have necessitated change across the financial world. Develop the key skills and knowledge to meet these changes head-on, as you gain expertise in sustainable finance and business ethics. Your studies will be underpinned by core modules on the essentials of business and finance, giving you a thorough understanding of the financial sector.

An integrated Placement Year provides a fantastic opportunity to put your skills into practice in preparation for your future career.

Experts 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 of sustainable finance. 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.

    In your third year, our Work Placement module will allow you to gain valuable experience in a real-world setting. We will support you in finding and securing a placement that’s right for you.

    The Henley Business School is ranked 16th for Business and Management in the Guardian University Guide, 2024, and has triple-accredited status from the UK, European and US accrediting bodies (AMBA, EQUIS and AACSB).

    After the first year of your BSc Finance (Sustainable Finance) degree, you can choose to transfer to any of our other specialist pathways.

    For more information, please visit the programme page: https://www.reading.ac.uk/ready-to-study/study/2024/business-and-management-accounting-and-finance-ug/bsc-sustainable-finance-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:

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

    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