Finance with Foundation

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

A-Level Entry

CCC

Avg. Graduate Salary

£29,000

About this course

Prepare for a career in the fast-paced industries of corporate finance, financial services or financial markets with our BSc Finance with Foundation degree. The foundation year will provide you with the skills and knowledge to succeed at university. You’ll develop core skills in academic study, writing and research. After successful completion of your foundation year, you’ll progress onto our three-year BSc Finance degree, which will help you develop the key skills and knowledge to meet the most recent changes in finance head-on, as you gain a deep understanding of finance and the financial services industry.

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.

    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. For more information, please visit the programme page: https://www.reading.ac.uk/ready-to-study/study/subject-area/foundation-programmes-ug/bsc-finance-with-foundation

  • Entry Requirements

    A-Level Grades CCC
    Scottish Higher BBBCC
    Scottish Advanced Higher CCC
    BTEC DMM

    Career Prospects

    Graduates from this course typically go into the following occupations:

    3534 Financial accounts managers
    2421 Chartered and certified accountants
    1131 Financial managers and directors
    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