BSc Finance: Data Science
About this course
BSc in Finance: Data Science, a finance degree centred on business, management, accounting and economics. Core topics include Programming, Data Analysis, Statistics, Mathematical Modelling, Research Methods, Financial Analysis, Accounting, Policy Analysis, Critical & Analytical Thinking, Ethics & Professional Practice, Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning and Global & Comparative Perspective. Students can select optional topics including artificial intelligence, bitcoin and machine learning. The first year covers core foundations through modules such as Introduction to Financial Accounting, Statistical Methods for Accounting and Finance, Introduction to Econometrics and Economic Principles. The second year builds upon this knowledge with modules including Corporate Finance, Ethics and Corporate Governance, Investment Practice and Financial Reporting and Analysis. Optional modules allow students to explore subjects such as econometrics, data science in economics, quantitative methods and business analytics in practice.
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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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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 215 students who started, across similar courses at this university
- A levels: 67%
- Baccalaureate: 6%
- Foundation course: 2%
- Other HE qualification: 24%
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
- Business Analytics in Practice
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BSc Finance: Data Science 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: Data Science 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: Data Science 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: Data Science at University of Exeter?
The typical offer is AAB at A level. The average entrant had 149 UCAS points.
Does BSc Finance: Data Science 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: Data Science at University of Exeter?
92% of students continued into their second year, and 6% left higher education.