BSc Financial Management
About this course
BSc (Hons) in Financial Management, a finance degree that explores the operational activities responsible for obtaining and utilising funds for efficient business operations. Core topics include Data Analysis, Research Methods, Project Management, Accounting, Communication & Writing, Entrepreneurship, and Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning. The programme is accredited by AACSB and major accountancy bodies including ACCA, CIMA, CIPFA, ICAEW, AIA, CFA, and CPA Australia, and includes a compulsory year abroad option. Starting with a foundation year covering preparation for higher education, research projects, global business issues, data analysis, and academic writing, the course progresses to core studies in accounting and economics. The first year introduces Accounting and Finance, Developing Self and Others, An Introduction to Economics, Financial Accounting, Introduction to Finance, and Marketing. Year two builds upon this with compulsory modules such as Financial Reporting, Financial Management, Financial Technology, and Financial Markets and Investment Banking, alongside optional modules in areas like entrepreneurship, emerging technologies, and business law. The final year focuses on advanced concepts through compulsory modules including Quantitative Methods in Accounting and Finance, International Finance, Risk Management, and Portfolio Management and ESG Investing, while offering optional modules covering project management, international business, corporate strategy, and an individual research project. Students may also undertake a placement year or year abroad.
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Entry requirements
Most importantly, you need ambition. Together with our support and opportunities, you can go further than you ever thought possible. Our typical offer for this course is 96–112 UCAS points . Our contextual offer is 96 points. But there’s no ceiling on ambition. At least 80 points must come from A levels, BTEC, or other equivalent qualifications . Remember, we look at your whole application – not just grades. Achievements, work experience, extracurricular activities: they all count here. We also consider qualifications and experience from the UK and worldwide that may not exactly match those listed. Not sure if you’ll meet the entry requirements? Talk to our Admissions team today . We’ll look at your circumstances, give you personalised guidance and help you understand your options, one of which could be a Foundation Year . Applicants should also have GCSE Maths at Grade 4 or C, or Level 2 Functional Skills in Maths. Alternative qualifications IB Diploma: 28 points Access to HE Diploma: pass with a minimum of 96-112 UCAS tariff points
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What students say
Based on about 20 final-year students who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 79%
- Learning opportunities: 84%
- Assessment and feedback: 79%
- Academic support: 87%
- Organisation and management: 87%
- Learning resources: 87%
- Student voice: 83%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 160 students who started, across similar courses at this university
- Continued on course: 24%
- Gained a higher qualification: 74%
- Left higher education: 1%
- Moved to a lower qualification: 1%
What graduates do next
Based on about 10 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 60%
- Working and studying: 15%
- Further study: 10%
- Unemployed: 5%
Most common jobs
- Business and public service associate professionals: 28%
- Managers, directors and senior officials: 17%
- Administrative occupations: 12%
- Finance Professionals: 9%
- Elementary occupations: 7%
- Find their work meaningful: 90%
- 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 320 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North East: 3%
- North West: 8%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 48%
- East Midlands: 6%
- West Midlands: 5%
- East of England: 7%
- London: 14%
- South East: 7%
- South West: 1%
Who gets in
Based on about 90 students who started, across similar courses at this university
- A levels: 9%
- Access course: 1%
- A degree: 6%
- Other HE qualification: 57%
- Other qualifications: 27%
Accreditation & quality ratings
- Accredited by the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) for the purpose of exemptions from some professional examinations.
- Accredited by the Association of International Accountants (AIA) for the purpose of exemption from some professional examinations.
- Recognised by the Chartered Financial Analyst Institute (CFA).
- Accredited by the Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA) for the purpose of exemption from some professional examinations through the Accredited degree accelerated route.
- Accredited by the Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales (ICAEW) for the purpose of exemption from some professional examinations.
TEF 2023 (whole university): Gold overall, Gold for student experience, Silver for student outcomes.
Modules
- Preparing for Learning in Higher Education
- Foundation Year Research Project
- Global Issues for Business
- Group Challenge (Humanities)
- Foundation in Data Analysis
- Academic Writing Skills
- Accounting and Finance
- Developing Self and Others
- An Introduction to Economics
- Financial Accounting
- Introduction to Finance
- Marketing
- Financial Reporting
- Financial Management
- Financial Technology
- Financial Markets and Investment Banking
- Understanding Entrepreneurship
- Disruptive and Emerging Technologies
- Sustainable Business and Innovation
- Macroeconomics: Managing the Economy
- Summer School
- Engaging with Entrepreneurial Organisations
- Responsible Business in Society
- Microeconomics: Learning Through Games and Simulations.
- Company Law
- Quantitative Methods in Accounting and Finance
- International Finance
- Risk Management
- Portfolio Management and ESG Investing
- Business Project Management
- Macroeconomics: Managing the Economy
- Summer School
- International Business
- Individual Research Project (Business)
- Economics of Corporate Strategy.
- Global Financial Crises: Past and Future.
- Company Law
- Year Abroad (HUBS)
- Placement Year (HUBS)
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BSc Financial Management at University of Hull earn?
The median salary is £27,500 after 15 months, £24,000 after 3 years, £30,500 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £24,000 and £41,000. The £30,500 median after five years is £5,500 less than the UK median for Finance.
What do graduates of BSc Financial Management at University of Hull do next?
85% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2023-24).
Are students happy with the teaching on BSc Financial Management at University of Hull?
79% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2025-26.
What grades do I need for BSc Financial Management at University of Hull?
The typical offer is 28 points in the IB. The average entrant had 107 UCAS points.
Is BSc Financial Management at University of Hull accredited?
Yes. Accredited by the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) for the purpose of exemptions from some professional examinations. Accredited by the Association of International Accountants (AIA) for the purpose of exemption from some professional examinations. Recognised by the Chartered Financial Analyst Institute (CFA). Accredited by the Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA) for the purpose of exemption from some professional examinations through the Accredited degree accelerated route. Accredited by the Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales (ICAEW) for the purpose of exemption from some professional examinations.
Does BSc Financial Management at University of Hull include a placement year or year abroad?
The course has a compulsory year abroad.
How many students continue on BSc Financial Management at University of Hull?
24% of students continued into their second year, and 1% left higher education.