BSc (Hons) Finance at Aston University

Our BSc (Hons) Finance degree is a great choice for anybody looking to excel in the finance industry or wanting to master the fundamentals of trading techniques and investment management. The course is versatile and broad. You will unpack concepts, theories and models to develop an understanding of how they enable effective financial decision-making.

Faculty: College of Business and Social Sciences  |  Department: Aston Business School  |  Duration: 4 years with integrated placement year (international students may opt out of the placement year)  |  Study mode: full-time (optional/integrated placement year)  |  Intake: September 2027  |  Location: Birmingham, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

First year core modules: Principles of Finance, Quantitative Methods for Finance, Accounting for Business, Principles of Microeconomics, Financial Markets and Institutions, Data Intelligence for Finance and others. Second year core modules: Managerial Finance, Fintech, Personal Wealth Planning and Management, Corporate Finance, Commercial Banking, Trading Strategies. Placement year core modules: Integrated Placement Year.

Career pathways

Our BSc (Hons) Finance programme will prepare you for a range of careers across the public, private and third sectors. Our graduates are among the highest paid in the country, earning on average £33,200 three years after graduating, and £42,000 five years after graduating (Longitudinal Education Outcomes, 2025).

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