Finance with Foundation

University of Reading

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

Finance with Foundation BSc (Hons) is an undergraduate degree at University of Reading, based in Reading, taught full-time over 4 years. Graduates earn £29,000 on average 15 months after finishing. Typical A-level entry is CCC.

A-Level Entry

CCC

Typical offer · UCAS

Avg. Graduate Salary

£29,000

15 months after graduation · HESA via Discover Uni

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. Click through for salaries, employment rates and other UK degrees that lead there:

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Course Details

Qualification
Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)
Study Mode
Full-time
Duration
4 Years
Start Date
2025

2025-entry data — 2026 offers may differ

Academic Year
2025
Campus / Location
Reading
Scheme
Undergraduate
Subjects
Accounting and finance, Economics, Finance
Avg. Graduate Salary
£29,000