BSc Finance
About this course
BSc Finance, an accounting and finance degree centred on rigorous training in financial decision-making and quantitative methods. The course integrates instruction in computer languages such as Python and R alongside coverage of financial innovations like cryptocurrencies, FinTech, and Big Data analysis. Teaching takes place across the Clifton Campus for the first two years, while third-year study locations depend on chosen units and may include the Temple Quarter Enterprise Campus.
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Entry requirements
A level: AAA including Mathematics, or A*AB including A in Mathematics IB: 36 points overall with 18 at Higher Level, including Mathematics with either 6 at Higher Level (either Analysis and Approaches or Applications and Interpretations) or 7 at Standard Level (Analysis and Approaches) BTEC: DDD in any Applied General BTEC National Level 3 Extended Diploma and A in mathematics at A-level (or equivalent) Find out more about BTEC entry requirements
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Real offers for this course
Applicants have posted 2 UCAS decisions for BSc Finance (N300) at the University of Bristol for 2027 entry so far. The published offer is AAA at A level.
Admissions (2022 entry, home applicants)
Offer rate 64%: 80 offers from 125 applications, from the university's Freedom of Information return.
What students say
Based on about 17 final-year students who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 86%
- Learning opportunities: 86%
- Assessment and feedback: 78%
- Academic support: 91%
- Organisation and management: 89%
- Learning resources: 92%
- Student voice: 81%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 55 students who started
- Continued on course: 92%
- Left higher education: 8%
What graduates do next
Based on about 6 graduates who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 55%
- Working and studying: 25%
- Further study: 10%
- Unemployed: 10%
Most common jobs
- Finance Professionals: 55%
- Administrative occupations: 10%
- Business, Research and Administrative Professionals: 10%
- Business and public service associate professionals: 10%
- Customer service occupations: 5%
- Find their work meaningful: 80%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 75%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 65%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 35 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North West: 5%
- East Midlands: 5%
- East of England: 5%
- London: 50%
- South East: 15%
- South West: 15%
Who gets in
Based on about 80 students who started
- A levels: 82%
- Baccalaureate: 5%
- Other HE qualification: 13%
Accreditation & quality ratings
TEF 2023 (whole university): Silver overall, Silver for student experience, Gold for student outcomes.
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BSc Finance at University of Bristol earn?
The median salary is £32,000 after 15 months, £40,500 after 3 years, £56,000 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £47,000 and £75,000. The £56,000 median after five years is £20,000 more than the UK median for Finance.
What do graduates of BSc Finance at University of Bristol do next?
90% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2023-24).
Are students happy with the teaching on BSc Finance at University of Bristol?
86% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2025-26.
What grades do I need for BSc Finance at University of Bristol?
The typical offer is AAA at A level, or 36 points in the IB. The average entrant had 161 UCAS points.
What is the offer rate for BSc Finance at University of Bristol?
64% of home applicants received an offer for 2022 entry: 80 offers from 125 applications, according to the university's Freedom of Information return.
How many students continue on BSc Finance at University of Bristol?
92% of students continued into their second year, and 8% left higher education.