BSc Finance and Data Analytics with a Year in Industry
About this course
BSc (Hons) Data Science and Accounting and Finance. Core topics include Data Analysis, Statistics, Accounting, and Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning. Students complete a placement year and undertake an independent project in finance. The curriculum is affiliated with the Chartered Financial Analyst Institute.
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Entry requirements
A level: AAB IB: 34 points overall with no score less than 4 or pass the IB Diploma plus 6,6,5 in 3 HL subjects. BTEC: D*D* in a Business related subject plus A level at grade B.; D*D*D. BTEC qualifications must be in a Business related subject.
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What students say
Based on about 30 final-year students who answered, across similar courses at this university
- Teaching on my course: 92%
- Learning opportunities: 93%
- Assessment and feedback: 83%
- Academic support: 92%
- Organisation and management: 94%
- Learning resources: 94%
- Student voice: 89%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 10 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Continued on course: 100%
What graduates do next
Based on about 7 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 60%
- Working and studying: 25%
- Further study: 10%
Most common jobs
- Business and public service associate professionals: 34%
- Finance Professionals: 21%
- Administrative occupations: 13%
- Managers, directors and senior officials: 8%
- Sales occupations: 4%
- Find their work meaningful: 80%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 84%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 71%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 485 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North East: 1%
- North West: 49%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 5%
- East Midlands: 4%
- West Midlands: 7%
- East of England: 3%
- London: 14%
- South East: 6%
- South West: 2%
- Wales: 7%
- Scotland: 1%
- Northern Ireland: 2%
Who gets in
Based on about 10 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- A levels: 100%
Accreditation & quality ratings
- Accredited by the Chartered Insurance Institute (CII) for the purpose of some exemptions from professional examinations.
- Accredited by the EFMD Quality Improvement System.
- Recognised by the Chartered Financial Analyst Institute (CFA).
- Accredited by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB).
TEF 2023 (whole university): Gold overall, Silver for student experience, Gold for student outcomes.
Modules
- INTRODUCTION TO FINANCE
- QUANTITATIVE METHODS FOR ACCOUNTING AND FINANCE
- SKILLS FOR THE FINANCE PROFESSIONAL
- DATA ANALYTICS AND COMPUTATIONAL METHODS
- ECONOMICS OF RISK AND UNCERTAINTY
- INTRODUCTION TO THE GRADUATE RECRUITMENT PROCESS
- FINANCIAL REPORTING AND ANALYSIS
- ECONOMETRICS FOR FINANCE 1
- ETHICS AND REGULATIONS IN FINANCE
- THEORY OF FINANCE I
- DATABASE MANAGEMENT
- ECONOMETRICS FOR FINANCE II
- THEORY OF FINANCE II
- FINANCIAL DATA VISUALISATION
- ULMS PLACEMENT YEAR
- DERIVATIVE SECURITIES
- PROJECT IN FINANCE
- BANKING AND THE FINANCIAL SYSTEM
- FINANCIAL RISK MANAGEMENT
- BEHAVIOURAL FINANCE
- FINANCIAL CRISES AND DEFAULTS
- CORPORATE GOVERNANCE
- DATA MINING AND MACHINE LEARNING
- FINANCIAL TECHNOLOGY
- INSTITUTIONAL INVESTORS AND ALTERNATIVE INVESTMENTS
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BSc Finance and Data Analytics with a Year in Industry at University of Liverpool earn?
The median salary is £29,000 after 15 months, £27,000 after 3 years, £37,500 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £28,000 and £47,000. The £37,500 median after five years is £4,500 more than the UK median for Information systems.
What do graduates of BSc Finance and Data Analytics with a Year in Industry at University of Liverpool do next?
95% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2023-24).
Are students happy with the teaching on BSc Finance and Data Analytics with a Year in Industry at University of Liverpool?
92% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2025-26.
What grades do I need for BSc Finance and Data Analytics with a Year in Industry at University of Liverpool?
The typical offer is AAB at A level, or 34 points in the IB. The average entrant had 142 UCAS points.
Is BSc Finance and Data Analytics with a Year in Industry at University of Liverpool accredited?
Yes. Accredited by the Chartered Insurance Institute (CII) for the purpose of some exemptions from professional examinations. Accredited by the EFMD Quality Improvement System. Recognised by the Chartered Financial Analyst Institute (CFA). Accredited by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB).
Does BSc Finance and Data Analytics with a Year in Industry at University of Liverpool include a placement year or year abroad?
The course has a compulsory placement year.
How many students continue on BSc Finance and Data Analytics with a Year in Industry at University of Liverpool?
100% of students continued into their second year, and 0% left higher education.