Finance Degree

BSc (Hons)

Gain a broad understanding of the underlying mechanisms of finance that will help equip you with the skills to work in a highly-regulated, post-financial crisis world. Join the faculty ranked 10th in Europe for Finance*

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Entry year

Start date

September 2024

Duration

3 years

Duration with placement

4 years

Application deadline

25th January 2024

Campus

Northampton Square

UCAS Code

N3N3 / N3N1 with professional placement

Overview

Who is it for?

Our finance courses are for students who want to progress with the knowledge and skills required for a successful career in the increasingly competitive world of global finance and banking.

The BSc Finance is for someone who knows they are interested in finance, and at this point would like to keep their eventual finance career options open. The skills you gain during your studies will equip you both for a career in finance or further, postgraduate study.

Objectives

Our three degrees in finance (Finance, Banking and International Finance, and Investment and Financial Risk Management) provide detailed knowledge of how financial markets work, how companies make investment, financing and acquisition decisions and how modern banks operate. If you are looking for a career in finance and weighing up which aspects of the field excite you the most, this course if for you.

This course will sharpen your understanding of the broad disciplines involved, from corporate finance to asset pricing, international finance to corporate governance. Throughout your studies, you’ll focus on quantitative methods, enabling you to understand the cutting-edge techniques in use today. In addition to the core modules, you will have the choice of a wide range of elective modules, allowing you to create a bespoke degree tailored to your interests.

The jobs in this field are both exciting and well paid. They demand intellectual rigour and commercial acumen, and by selecting this course, you too can prepare yourself with the skills and competencies these jobs require.

*ShanghaiRanking Global Ranking of Academic Subjects 2021

Course Director

Dr Malvina Marchese

Lecturer in Banking

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Structure

What will I learn?

On the undergraduate Finance programme, you will:

Develop a strong knowledge of quantitative techniques
Gain the ability to learn and adapt new techniques in any field of finance
Understand how you can help senior management draft or deliver strategy
Deepen your understanding of the various functions in a financial institution
Become competent in conducting minimally supervised or independent research.

The first year is common across all three of our finance courses, with students from the various disciplines studying together. This provides our students with strong foundation to financial markets, banking, economics and quantitative methods. You will also gain an understanding of the tools used in applied investment analysis and enhance your mathematical, statistical and computing skills.

Students in year 1 will take 8 core modules which have a total credit value of 120 credits.

Core modules:

Banking and financial institutions
This module looks at key functions of banking firm. The emphasis is on what differentiates banks from other financial institutions, as well as the information problems inherent in the banking industry. Participants will understand why financial intermediaries exist and their role/impact on the global economy.
Finance and investment
This module is an introductory course providing participants with a basic understanding of the financial analysis role in decision-making. More specifically, this module provides a basic level of the core principles of corporate finance, financial markets and investments.
Introductory financial accounting
This module focuses on the interpretation and use of financial accounting information as part of the effective operation of a business. Moreover it looks at the principles that underlie financial accounting, the application of these principles in recording transactions and the preparation of financial statements.
Macroeconomics
This module looks at the macro aspects of economics such as market growth/cycles, measurement of aggregate activity, basic demand side models of GDP determination, aggregate demand/supply, money in the economy, the transmission mechanism of monetary policy, fiscal policy and the public sector, balance of payments, FOREX and international trade.
Mathematics for finance
This module provides an introduction to the basic mathematical techniques used in finance to aid decision making, with illustrations to the relevant problems in finance. It gives you the mathematical foundations that are necessary in your second year Finance and Financial Econometrics courses.
Microeconomics
This module looks at the micro aspects of economics such as resource allocation, demand-supply and price, consumer demand, production and costs, oligopoly versus monopoly, as well as the roots of market failure/success.
Statistics for finance
This module provides an underpinning and understanding of the basic statistical techniques used in finance to aid decision making. It delivers the statistical foundations necessary for the more advanced finance modules.
Critical Thinking and Business Skills
This module aims to provide you with an underpinning and understanding of a portfolio of key skills required in the business world to assist you in your academic study and prepare you for your ensuing professional career.

The first half of your second year continues to be consistent across all three finance courses, to further develop your theoretical knowledge of finance, investment and accounting. You also study econometrics, which forms the basis of modelling and testing in finance.

Hence, you will gain a good understanding of the relationship between financial theory and empirical testing, and application of this knowledge to the appraisal of the empirical evidence in corporate finance and capital markets.

In year 2 Students are required to take 6 core modules and 2 elective modules. The two elective modules chosen from a wide range, allow you to focus on areas relevant to your own interests and career aspirations, such as investment, finance and risk, accounting and real estate- enabling you to appreciate the usefulness of quantitative finance in today’s financial markets.

* At least 30 credits (two modules) attained in years 2 and 3 together must come from electives that are specifically relevant to the BSc in Finance. These modules are marked with an asterisk, and include the Final Year project.

Core modules:

Corporate finance and valuation
This module presents core corporate finance material, including topics such as company valuation and investment appraisal and examining questions including how should a firm set its dividend policy, from which sources should a company raise capital and how should companies decide on their acquisition strategy.
Derivatives
The module aims to build on the earlier Introduction to Finance module and applies finance theories and models to derivative securities with the aim of understanding the characteristics of derivatives, the use of derivatives, and their pricing.
Financial econometrics
This module aims to introduce participants to the fundamental econometric tools for empirical modelling, accustom them with applying these tools to estimation, statistical inference, and forecasting in financial markets; as well as to develop the necessary skills to critically interpret the results of such analysis.
Intermediate financial accounting
The course aims to develop a wider breadth of accounting knowledge and the ability to understand accounting information in the context of recognised accounting standards and prevailing legal requirements.
Company Valuation
The main objective of this module is to provide the fundamentals for the valuation of publicly quoted and privately owned companies.
Corporate Risk Management
The course aims to provide a sound understanding of the basic principles of risk management within the enterprise. The primary emphasis will be on managing different kinds of risks that modern enterprises face through their international operations.

Elective modules:

Portfolio Theory & Investment Valuation *
Asset management
International Banking
Bank risk management
Intermediate financial accounting 2 *
Risk analysis and modelling
Fundamentals of Management Accounting
The Role of Environmental, Social and Governance in Banking and Finance
Machine Learning for Finance
Programming in Python

The third year develops your knowledge of corporate finance, governance, and international finance to an advanced level. You will also select five or six electives which will allow you to extend your knowledge of finance and the applications of mathematical models, enhance your understanding of the role of financial markets or focus on areas such as investment or accounting. As a result, you will be able to demonstrate a good knowledge of the major theoretical tools and theories of finance, and their relevance and application to theoretical and practical problems, their assumptions and weaknesses, and ability to propose alternatives.

In year 3 Students are required to take 3 core modules and 5 elective modules (totaling 120 credits). Students with an average grade of less than 65 must do the Final Year Applied research project alongside two core and five elective modules. Students with an average grade of move than 65 may opt instead to take the Final Year Project alongside two core and four elective modules.

Core modules:

Corporate Restructuring
This course examines several types of corporate reorganisations: mergers and acquisitions, leveraged buyouts, spin-offs, and divestitures, as well as reorganisations in financial distress situations through private workouts and bankruptcy. Particular emphasis is placed on linking conceptual tools and institutional environments to real business decisions.
Alternative Investments and Private Equities
The Private Equity (PE) and Alternative Asset sectors have grown substantially over recent years. They now constitute a significant proportion of mainstream investor portfolios.
Private equity funds control trillions of US Dollars of investment. The wider Alternative Asset sector includes other important asset classes such as venture capital, hedge funds, private debt, infrastructure, natural resources, art and collectibles. Most of these sectors have also been growing. Thus, while alternative assets used to be regarded as a niche area, they have become increasingly mainstream.
These newer asset classes differ from listed equities in important respects: for example they have much lower liquidity and valuations is often harder. They also tend to be less regulated than traditional equity markets, and the risks involved can be very different.
For all these reasons, an understanding of PE and alternative markets has become steadily more important for investment professionals. The objective of this module is to provide students with such understanding, very helpful to those seeking employment in the modern asset management industry.

Elective modules:

Final year project *
Banking regulation
Financial services regulation
Monetary economics
Fixed income portfolio management
International finance
Advanced financial accounting: Theory and practice
Asset liability management
Bank strategy and management
Emerging markets
Financial engineering *
Real estate finance and funding
General insurance
Advanced Econometrics and Forecasting
Micro-placements**
Integrated Professional Training*
Summer Internship*
Advanced Machine Learning for Finance
Fintech in Banking and Finance

**Please note, you must apply in your second year. Micro-placement information.

Download the relevant programme specification

Assessment methods

You will be assessed using a variety of methods, depending on module choices including:

Coursework
Unseen written examinations, taking place at the end of each term (or at the end of a year, if a module is taught over two terms)
Class tests
Online quizzes and tests, using the Virtual Learning Environment
Presentation
Group projects, individual projects.

Percentage of the course assessed by coursework

The balance of assessment by examination, practical examination and assessment by coursework will to some extent depend on the optional modules you choose. The approximate percentage of the course assessment, based on on 2019/20 entry is as follows:

Year 1

70% written, 0% practical, 30% coursework

Year 2

74% written, 0% practical, 26% coursework

Year 3

53% written, 4% practical, 43% coursework.

Overall workload

Most contact hours take the form of lectures. A number of tutorials, exercise classes and surgery hours are scheduled during the first year, the number decreasing as you progress and you become more able to direct your own learning. Approximate study time based on 2019/20 entry is as follows:

Year 1

20% scheduled learning, 80% independent learning

Year 2

18% scheduled learning, 82% independent learning

Year 3

11% scheduled learning, 89% independent learning.

Term dates

Academic year

For a full breakdown of the current and forthcoming academic year view our term dates page.

Timetables

Course timetables are normally available from July and can be accessed from our timetabling pages. These pages also provide timetables for the current academic year, though this information should be viewed as indicative and details may vary from year to year.

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Please note that all academic timetables are subject to change.

Application

How to apply

All applications should be made through UCAS, the Universities and Colleges Admissions Service. Applications are made via Apply, UCAS's online application system.

UCAS Institution code: C60 (Bayes Business School and City, University of London)
UCAS Course code: N3N3 / N3N1 with professional placement

You can find more information at UCAS and in the UCAS Handbook.

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Terms and conditions

Students applying to study at Bayes Business School are subject to City, University of London's terms and conditions.

Entry requirements

Below is a list of countries with information on each about which qualifications we accept.

English language requirements

Information for international and EU applicants

For international applicants requiring a Student Route visa we accept any of the below English language proficiency qualifications at the grades listed.

Please note, the Official Certificate must be awarded OR the qualification must be verifiable online. Statement of Results will not be accepted.

The English Language qualification or test needs to have been taken no longer than two years from the date that the CAS is generated.

English Language Tests:

IELTS (Academic, UKVI or IELTS Indicator): 6.5 overall with no less than 6.0 in any sub test.
Language Cert International ESOL: Language Cert B2 Communicator High Pass
TOEFL (Test centre or iBT Special Home Edition): 92 overall (24 Writing, 23 Reading, 22 Speaking, 21 Listening)
Pearson Test of English (PTE) Academic: 59 overall with minimum of 59 in each sub test
Cambridge English Advanced (also known as Certificate in Advanced English): Grade C (180 overall) at CEFR Level C1 with minimum 170 in each sub test
Cambridge English Proficiency (also known as Certificate of Proficiency in English): Pass qualification (all grades accepted)
Oxford Test of English 130 overall with minimum 120 in each sub test

English Language Qualifications:

IGCSE: English as a First Language (Syllabus 0500 & 0522) or English as Second Language (Syllabus 0510 & 0511) at Grade B or above
International Baccalaureate: Grade 5 at Standard level or Grade 4 at Higher level
Trinity College (Integrated Skills): ISE III – pass in each area
INTO City Pre-sessional English: 6.5 overall with no less than 6.0 in any sub test (NB. Must be the 6 or 8 week Bayes-specific course)
Hong Kong Diploma of Secondary Education (HKDSE): English Language Examination grade 4 or above
GCSE English Language Grade C/5 or above but 1) Qualifications must be issued by Ofqual, SQA, Qualifications Wales or CCEA regulated body in the UK; 2) Education must be undertaken in a UK school.
A Level English Language Grade C or above but 1) Qualifications must be issued by Ofqual, SQA, Qualifications Wales or CCEA regulated body in the UK; 2) Education must be undertaken in a UK school.
Vitnemal English grade 5
French Baccalaureat: 14/20 in English
Malaysian GCE O Level (SPM-1119 syllabus only): grade A

An exception to the above criteria applies to Student Route visa applicants from the below majority English-speaking countries for whom we can accept a wider range of English qualifications:

Antigua and Barbuda
Australia
The Bahamas
Barbados
Belize
Canada
Dominica
Grenada
Guyana
Ireland
Jamaica
Malta
New Zealand
St Kitts and Nevis
St Lucia
St Vincent and the Grenadines
Trinidad and Tobago
United Kingdom
United States of America

Don’t meet the English language requirements? INTO City, University of London offers English language programmes to help prepare you for study at university. These intensive and flexible courses are designed to improve your English ability for entry to degree courses.

Information for home applicants

In addition to the above English language proficiency qualifications accepted for International applicants, as a Home or EU applicant we can also accept any of the below English qualifications:

GCSE: Grade C or 4
O-Level: Grade C
A-Level: Grade C
Cambridge English First (also known as Certificate of First in English): Grade A (180-190) at CEFR Level C1

Study abroad

Bayes Business School gives you the opportunity to spend a term or a year studying abroad at one of our partner institutions, which are located around the world in Australia, Europe, Asia and the Americas.

*Please note that the partner universities available is dependent on the study abroad programme you apply for and on your degree. The list of partner universities is also subject to change.

Argentina
Universidad Argentina de la Empresa
Located in the heart of Buenos Aires, UADE has exchange agreements with 40 partner universities around the world. You will take modules from the undergraduate Global Management degree.
Australia
Queensland University of Technology
Located in the bustling city of Brisbane, QUT was the first Australian university to gain 'triple crown' accreditation (EQUIS, AMBA and AACSB).
RMIT University
Giving you the chance to study in Melbourne, Australia's 2nd largest city, RMIT is one of Australia's original educational institutions. Their well-established business school allows students to choose from a wide-range of subjects.
University of Queensland
Located in the popular Australian city of Brisbane, the University of Queensland features in the top 100 of 3 of the major rankings (QS, THE and ARWU).
University of Sydney
As Australia’s first university, the University of Sydney has an excellent long-standing reputation and is also ranked best student experience in Australia.
Austria
Vienna University of Economics and Business
WU has triple accreditation, one of only two German-speaking universities belonging to this group. They have a well-established exchange programme, with around 240 partner universities around the world.
Canada
HEC Montreal
Like Bayes, HEC Montreal is triple accredited (EQUIS, AMBA and AACSB) and was the first school in North America to achieve this. There are opportunities to study in French or English.
Smith School of Business - Queen's University
Queen's Smith School of Business has a rich history dating back to 1841 and is consistently ranked as one of Canada's leading universities. It welcomes over 300 exchange students every year from more than 40 countries.
Ivey Business School, Western University
Ranked in the top 100 for Financial Times MBA Rankings, Ivey School of Business provides a competitive combination of world-class teaching and modern facilities.
Sauder School of Business, University of British Columbia
UBC is one of Canada's leading research universities and is consistently ranked in the top 40 of the world. Located 30 minutes from the heart of down-town Vancouver it attracts students from more than 140 countries world-wide.
Chile
Universidad de Chile
Based in the cultural city of Santiago, the Universidad de Chile is one of only 10 Latin American universities ranked among the world’s top 500. It is ranked 6^th in the QS Latin American Ranking 2016.
China
Renmin University of China
Located in Beijing, Renmin Business School is both EQUIS and AACSB accredited. Their MBA programme is ranked in the top 50 in the world by the Financial Times.
Shanghai Jiao Tong University
You will take classes from the Antai College of Economics and Management, which was the first business school in mainland China to have been triply accredited by AACSB, EQUIS and AMBA. They have Bachelor programmes in Economics and Finance.
France
ESCP Europe, Paris campus
Like Bayes, ESCP is triple accredited (EQUIS, AMBA and AACSB). The Paris campus is located in the centre of the city. The Masters in Management, from which you will take classes, is currently ranked 4^th in the Financial Times rankings (2016).
ESSEC Business School
Established in 1907, ESSEC is one of the leading institutions in Europe for business education. Their BBA was the first programme in France to receive the prestigious AACSB and EQUIS accreditations.
Germany
University of Mannheim
The University of Mannheim Business School is highly ranked and has an excellent reputation. You will be studying modules from their Bachelor degrees in Business Administration and Business Education in either German or English.
Technische Universität München
TU Munich was named as the number one university in Germany in the QS World University Ranking 2016.
Hong Kong
Chinese University of Hong Kong
CUHK was ranked the most innovative university in Hong Kong in 2016 (Reuters). The 137 hectare campus overlooking Tolo Harbour houses a range of facilities such as world-class libraries, art museums, music halls, a swimming pool, sports fields, tennis courts, squash courts, a water sports centre and gymnasiums.
University of Hong Kong
HKU is consistently ranked in the top 50 world universities (Times Higher Education World University Rankings). You will be studying at their Faculty of Business and Economics.
Hong Kong University of Science & Technology
HKUST is ranked 4^th in the QS Asian University Rankings 2016. HKUST Business School was the first school in Asia to be awarded dual accreditation by AACSB and EQUIS. It offers 11 undergraduate business programmes.
Italy
LUISS Guido Carli
LUISS Guido Carli is a private Italian university located in the heart of Rome. They are currently EQUIS and AMBA accredited and Luiss was actually the first Italian institution to have all its management programs accredited by EQUIS back in 2015, from the bachelor's degree program to the Master in Business Administration, as well as additional master's, specialization, doctoral, and business training programs. We are also currently ranked 59th in the QS ranking for Business and Management and our Master in Management is ranked 1st by the Financial Times based on career progress.
Bocconi University
Based in Milan, Bocconi is a triple accredited school (EQUIS, AMBA and AACSB) and is ranked 6th in the Financial Times European Business Schools Ranking 2016.
Norway
BI Norwegian School of Management
BI is the only Norwegian university with triple accreditation and has student exchange agreements with more than 200 institutions in 45 different countries.
Singapore
National University of Singapore
NUS is ranked 1st in the QS Asian University Rankings 2016 and is one of the top 25 world ranked universities (Times Higher Education World University Rankings). More than 1,000 exchange students visit NUS each year.
Nanyang Technological University
Nanyang is ranked 54^th in the Times Higher Education's World University Rankings. You will have the chance to study at one of Asia's most prestigious universities in the heart of Singapore.
Singapore Management University
SMU was founded in 2000 by the government of Singapore, modelling itself on an American style university structure. SMU has over 180 exchange partner universities around the world.
South Korea
Seoul National University
SNU was founded in 1946 as the first national university of Korea. SNU Business School was also the first business school in Korea to be certified by the Associate to Advanced Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB).
Spain
IE Business School
Situated in the heart of Madrid's financial district, IE Business School is ranked 1^st in Spain and 5^th in Europe (FT European Business School rankings 2015).
ESADE Business School
The school is located in Europe’s most international city and Spain’s second largest city, Barcelona. Like Bayes, ESADE is triple accredited (EQUIS, AMBA and AACSB).
The Netherlands
Rotterdam School of Management, Erasmus University
RSM is consistently ranked in the top 10 business schools in Europe and has 'triple crown' accreditation (AACSB, AMBA and EQUIS). You will study all modules in English.
USA
Emory University, Atlanta
Located near downtown Atlanta, Emory University Goizueta Business School's BBA programme is currently ranked No. 15 by both Bloomberg BusinessWeek and U.S. News & World Report.
McCombs School of Business, University of Texas at Austin
One of the largest business schools in the US, McCombs is ranked the 6^th undergraduate business programme in the 2017 US News and World Reporting Ranking.
Robert H. Smith School of Business, University of Maryland
Located in College Park, eight miles from The White House and downtown Washington, D.C. you will be studying at the Robert H. Smith School of Business whose undergraduate programme was ranked number 19 in the USA (2016 U.S. News & World Report).
Ross School of Business, University of Michigan
The Ross School of Business has one of the top undergraduate business programmes in the USA, ranked #4 (US News & World Report, 2016). You will take modules from their Bachelor in Business Administration.
McIntire School of Commerce, University of Virginia
The McIntire School of Commerce is regarded as one of the best business schools in America. Their UG programme is #5 in the USA (Bloomberg Business Week, 2016). They are partnered with a select number of business schools around the world, with Bayes being one of them.
Vietnam
RMIT Vietnam Campus
Living and studying at RMIT Saigon South campus in Ho Chi Minh City will give you great opportunities to get immersed into a dynamic, multicultural and intriguing city.

Replacement Term Abroad

Spend the first term of your 2^nd year studying abroad in English at one of our partner universities. You would take modules to the value of 60 credits abroad and return to Bayes in the 2^nd term to complete your 2^nd year.

*Please note that the partner universities available abroad for the replacement term abroad programme vary from degree to degree and are more limited than for the sandwich year abroad programme. If you would like to check the current available partners for your desired degree, please email [email protected].

Sandwich year

You can spend a year of your degree course studying at one of our partner institutions, between your second and final year of study. This would add a year to your degree so you would complete your degree in four years.

Please be aware that the options available to you from the full list of partner institutions will depend on the study abroad programme you select. For more detailed information on this, please contact the Student Exchange Team.

Student Exchange Team

Our dedicated Student Exchange Team are available to offer advice to students who wish to explore their study abroad options. They will also support students throughout the application process and during their study abroad year or term. To contact them, email: [email protected].

Placements

Work Placements at Bayes

The practical experience of a professional placement, (typically 9-12 months duration) in addition to strong academic achievement, gives graduates a distinctive edge in the job market. Find out more about Work Placements and Summer Internships at Bayes.

A key part of a Bayes degree is the opportunity to gain professional work experience. BSc Finance students are eligible to undertake a one-year paid work placement during the third year of a four-year sandwich degree programme.

The experience of working for a leading institution is not only exciting, but can be invaluable in terms of your future career. It will enable you to increase your confidence and maturity, expand your network of contacts, earn a competitive salary, and acquire the skills and competencies sought by graduate employers, giving you a competitive edge in the graduate market.

BSc Finance students enjoy a wide range of professional placement opportunities in business areas such as corporate finance, operations, sales and trading, prime brokerage and hedge funds.

Students from the course are well suited to placement roles within the finance and treasury divisions of global enterprises, in corporate finance advisory teams, in investment banks and in consultancy firms focusing on issues related to corporate structure, strategy and management.

Placements students have gone onto secure roles at companies such as Enterprise Rent-a-Car, Lloyds Banking Group, Lockheed Martin, NBCUniversal, Hilton Worldwide and UBS.

Recent Placements

AXA IM
Goldman Sachs
UBS
Lloyds Banking Group
Morgan Stanley

Work placements are not guaranteed, however, our reputation, achievements and successful graduates have helped us to develop close relationships with a diverse range of companies, who recognise that Bayes students can add significant value to their workforce. Our dedicated Placement team are in regular contact with these and many more companies, and will support you to find placements and ensure you are work ready.

Although this additional year is not credited and will not count towards your degree classification, it is a recognised part of the degree programme and will be endorsed on your final degree certificate.

Support from the placements team

A dedicated placements team will support you through the placements process. The team advertise a number of work placement and summer internships annually, and invite businesses to Bayes to meet with you and discuss the roles available. The team offers 1-2-1 advice on CV's and covering letters, as well as organising workshops to help you enhance your skills and competencies with applications and interviews. Also the team support students throughout your placement year including offering advice, guidance and monitoring your progress.

Fees

                        UK
                        £9,250 * per year
                        
                        Tuition fees are subject to annual change
                    
                            EU
                            £24,500
                            
                            Tuition fees are subject to annual change
                        
                        International
                        £24,500
                        
                        Tuition fees are subject to annual change

UK students

*Fees for students commencing study in 2024/25 are £9,250 for each year of study.

EU and Non-EU international students

** Fees for students commencing study in 2024/25 are £24,500 for each year of study.

The tuition fees indicated are for the 2024/25 academic year only. Fees for each subsequent year of study are subject to an annual increase to take account of City's increased costs of delivering educational services. This increase will be 5% for each subsequent year of study. You should expect your fee to increase by this amount and budget accordingly.

Funding

There are a variety of funding options for all levels of study, including loans, grants and scholarships. Find out more about funding and financing your time at City here.
Each year, Bayes Business School, City, University of London and generous donors create opportunities for students to fully fund or part fund their studies. Find out more about scholarships and loans.
Fee waivers may be available for this course
Means tested support may be available for 2024/25 entry. Find out more about undergraduate funding.

Career pathways

Graduates of the BSc Finance degree will be well-placed to enter a career in the finance industry, working for financial intermediaries, in treasuries division of multinational firms, for brokerage houses (securities and/or insurance), in auditing and consulting, for treasury departments of any corporations, within central banks and regulatory offices, in enterprise risk management divisions, as well as analysts for debt and equity markets.

100% of Bayes students in work have secured a professional role 15 months after graduating (Graduate Outcomes 2018/19)

Job roles for BSc Finance graduates could include:

Assistant Auditor
Consulting Analyst
Financial Analyst
Graduate Analyst
Insurance Broker Assistant
Investment Banking Analyst
Investment Banking Credit Risk Analyst
Market Analyst
Risk Management Assistant
Underwriting Assistant.

You may also be interested in further study and Bayes offers a wide variety of postgraduate finance and banking-related courses. Find out the types of positions our graduates have gone on to work in here.

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Course information and statistics

students in total

76.9%

of graduates in employment or further study six months after completing the course, with a median salary of £43,911

countries represented

Accreditation

Successfully obtaining the BSc Finance allows exemption from the exams of several following professional bodies.

See accreditation details

ACCA (Association of Chartered Certified Accountants)

Knowledge

F1 Accountant in Business (AB)
F2 Management Accounting (MA)
F3 Financial Accounting (FA)

Skills

F5 Performance Management (PM)
F7 Financial Reporting (FR)

ICAEW (Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales)

Accounting
Business and Finance
Management Information
Financial Management

ICAS (The Institute of Chartered Accountants of Scotland)

Test of Competence

Financial Accounting
Finance

The London Institute of Banking & Finance

Direct entry into Stage 2 (second year; FHEQ level 5) of the BSc Banking Practice & Management degree.

Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales

Association of Chartered Certificated Accountants

Finance Degree

Overview

Who is it for?

Objectives

Course Director

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Structure

What will I learn?

Year 1

Core modules:

Banking and financial institutions

Finance and investment

Introductory financial accounting

Macroeconomics

Mathematics for finance

Microeconomics

Statistics for finance

Critical Thinking and Business Skills

Year 2

Core modules:

Corporate finance and valuation

Derivatives

Financial econometrics

Intermediate financial accounting

Company Valuation

Corporate Risk Management

Elective modules:

Portfolio Theory & Investment Valuation *

Asset management

International Banking

Bank risk management

Intermediate financial accounting 2 *

Risk analysis and modelling

Fundamentals of Management Accounting

The Role of Environmental, Social and Governance in Banking and Finance

Machine Learning for Finance

Programming in Python

Year 3

Core modules:

Corporate Restructuring

Alternative Investments and Private Equities

Elective modules:

Final year project *

Banking regulation

Financial services regulation

Monetary economics

Fixed income portfolio management

International finance

Advanced financial accounting: Theory and practice

Asset liability management

Bank strategy and management

Emerging markets

Financial engineering *

Real estate finance and funding

General insurance

Advanced Econometrics and Forecasting

Micro-placements**

Integrated Professional Training*

Summer Internship*

Advanced Machine Learning for Finance

Fintech in Banking and Finance

Assessment methods

Percentage of the course assessed by coursework

Year 1

Year 2

Year 3

Overall workload

Year 1

Year 2

Year 3

Term dates

Academic year

Timetables

Application

How to apply

Terms and conditions

Entry requirements

Australia

Austria

Belgium