Finance BSc (Hons) at University of Northampton

Programme overview

This BSc in Finance covers key areas such as economics, financial analysis, valuation, portfolio theory and risk management, equipping you with analytical skills necessary for a career in banking, asset management or financial research. Our BSc Finance degree at the University of Northampton provides you with the essential and advanced analytical skills necessary for professional careers in banking, asset management and financial research.

Faculty: Faculty of Business and Law | Department: Accounting and Finance | Duration: Full Time: 3 Years; Full Time with Foundation: 4 Years; Part Time: 4 - 6 Years | Study mode: full-time, part-time | Intake: September | Location: Northampton, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Our BSc Finance degree programme is ideal for those who intend to work in the investment management profession and obtain a professional financial designation with well-known investment credentials. This specialist course in finance will equip you with the strong theoretical and technical skills required for the highlighted career paths and professional finance accreditations. Modules include Introduction to Finance, Financial Mathematics and Quantitative Methods, Practical Financial Accounting, Statistics and Data Analytics, Legal and Economic Environment, Fundamentals of Investment, Applied Financial Reporting, Equity Investments, Fixed Income Investments, Ethical and Professional Standards in Finance, Risk Management Using Financial Derivatives, International Money and Finance.

Career pathways

Graduates with a BSc finance university degree have many options for a career, including: Brokers and Traders, Compliance Managers, Financial Advisors, Financial Sales and Client service professionals, Financial Analysts, Financial Planners and Consultants, Fund Managers, Investment Bankers and Researchers, Investment Consultants and Strategists, Pension Specialists, Portfolio and Wealth Managers, Project and Programme Risk Managers, Regulatory Consultants, Risk Analysts, Risk Specialists.

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Application information

Entry requirements

## A typical offer for this BSc Finance degree would be: BBC at A Level or DMM at BTEC/Cambridge Technical or Merit at T Level. We welcome applications from students with a mix of A levels and BTEC/Cambridge Technical qualifications. You will also require a GCSE in Maths at grade C / 4 or above. English language: IELTS 6.0 (or equivalent) with a minimum of 5.5 in all bands for study at undergraduate level

Domestic applicants: GBP 9,790 a year (2026/27). Full-time Source

International applicants: GBP 17,000 a year (2026/27). Full-time, new students Source

Intake: September

Duration: Full Time: 3 Years; Full Time with Foundation: 4 Years; Part Time: 4 - 6 Years

Apply through the official page: https://www.northampton.ac.uk/undergraduate/how-to-apply/

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