BSc Finance
About this course
BSc in Finance, a finance degree centred on the economic and mathematical study of financial markets, corporate structures, and investment practices. Core topics include Programming, Data Analysis, Statistics, Mathematical Modelling, Financial Analysis, Accounting, and Ethics & Professional Practice. Students can tailor their degree through flexible pathways in Investment Banking, Business Management, and Data Science. The first year introduces fundamental concepts through compulsory modules such as Introduction to Financial Accounting, Statistical Methods for Accounting and Finance, Introduction to Econometrics, Economic Principles, Introduction to Data Science in Economics, Finance and Investment, and Introduction to Business and Management. The second year advances core knowledge via Corporate Finance, Ethics and Corporate Governance, Investment Practice, Financial Reporting and Analysis, and FinTech in Investment Management. Students can also select from optional modules in the second year, including Econometrics, Data Science in Economics, Quantitative Methods, Equity and Fixed Income, Leading in International Contexts, Leadership: Challenges and Practice, Business Analytics in Practice, Organisational Behaviour, Making Innovation and Entrepreneurship Happen, and The Innovation and Entrepreneurship Mindset.
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Entry requirements
A level: AAB. Required subjects: GCE A-Level Mathematics grade B. Candidates may offer GCE A-Level Maths, Pure Maths or Further Maths. IB: 34/665.
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Real offers for this course
Applicants have posted 1 UCAS decision for BSc Finance (NN55) at the University of Exeter for 2027 entry so far. The published offer is AAB at A level.
What students say
Based on about 102 final-year students who answered, across similar courses at this university
- Teaching on my course: 88%
- Learning opportunities: 85%
- Assessment and feedback: 84%
- Academic support: 89%
- Organisation and management: 93%
- Learning resources: 89%
- Student voice: 85%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 155 students who started, across similar courses at this university
- Continued on course: 92%
- Gained a higher qualification: 1%
- Left higher education: 6%
What graduates do next
Based on about 204 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university
- Working: 67%
- Working and studying: 16%
- Further study: 6%
- Unemployed: 4%
Most common jobs
- Finance Professionals: 36%
- Business and public service associate professionals: 19%
- Business, Research and Administrative Professionals: 19%
- Managers, directors and senior officials: 6%
- Administrative occupations: 4%
- Find their work meaningful: 83%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 84%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 59%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 25 graduates, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- East of England: 10%
- London: 45%
- South East: 30%
- South West: 10%
- Wales: 5%
- Scotland: 5%
Who gets in
Based on about 60 students who started
- A levels: 89%
- Baccalaureate: 8%
- Other HE qualification: 3%
Accreditation & quality ratings
TEF 2023 (whole university): Gold overall, Gold for student experience, Gold for student outcomes.
Modules
- Introduction to Financial Accounting
- Statistical Methods for Accounting and Finance
- Introduction to Econometrics
- Economic Principles
- Introduction to Data Science in Economics
- Finance and Investment
- Introduction to Business and Management
- Corporate Finance
- Ethics and Corporate Governance
- Investment Practice
- Financial Reporting and Analysis
- FinTech in Investment Management
- Econometrics
- Data Science in Economics
- Quantitative Methods
- Equity and Fixed Income
- Leading in International Contexts
- Leadership: Challenges and Practice
- Business Analytics in Practice
- Organisational Behaviour
- Making Innovation and Entrepreneurship Happen
- The Innovation and Entrepreneurship Mindset
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BSc Finance at University of Exeter earn?
The median salary is £36,000 after 15 months, £42,500 after 3 years, £61,500 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £47,000 and £81,500. The £61,500 median after five years is £13,000 more than the UK median for Economics.
What do graduates of BSc Finance at University of Exeter do next?
89% 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 Exeter?
88% 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 Exeter?
The typical offer is AAB at A level. The average entrant had 147 UCAS points.
Does BSc Finance at University of Exeter include a placement year or year abroad?
The course has an optional placement year and an optional year abroad.
How many students continue on BSc Finance at University of Exeter?
92% of students continued into their second year, and 6% left higher education.