BSc Finance (Investments)
About this course
BSc in Accounting and Finance, covering investments, financial markets, and risk management. Core topics include Programming, Data Analysis, Statistics, Financial Analysis, Accounting, and Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning. The programme is affiliated with the CFA Institute and offers access to the ICMA Centre's dealing rooms. A placement year or study abroad is available, extending the course to four years.
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Entry requirements
A level: ABB with B in A/AS-level Mathematics OR A-level Physics, Chemistry, Economics, Statistics. IB: 32 points overall including minimum 5 in Maths and 4 in English at standard level.
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What students say
Based on about 9 final-year students who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 89%
- Learning opportunities: 83%
- Assessment and feedback: 75%
- Academic support: 79%
- Organisation and management: 82%
- Learning resources: 69%
- Student voice: 69%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 20 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Continued on course: 90%
- Moved to a lower qualification: 10%
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: 65%
- Working and studying: 20%
- Further study: 5%
- Unemployed: 5%
Most common jobs
- Finance Professionals: 40%
- Administrative occupations: 10%
- Elementary occupations: 10%
- Business and public service associate professionals: 10%
- Process, plant and machine operatives: 5%
- Find their work meaningful: 60%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 70%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 60%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 45 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- East Midlands: 10%
- West Midlands: 5%
- East of England: 5%
- London: 30%
- South East: 35%
- South West: 10%
Who gets in
Based on about 15 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- A levels: 65%
- Foundation course: 30%
- Other HE qualification: 5%
Accreditation & quality ratings
- Recognised by the Chartered Financial Analyst Institute (CFA).
- Accredited by the EFMD Quality Improvement System.
- Accredited by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB).
TEF 2023 (whole university): Silver overall, Silver for student experience, Silver for student outcomes.
Modules
- Introductory Securities and Markets
- Introductory Finance/Trading Simulation I
- Introductory Economics for Business and Finance
- Introductory Quantitative Techniques for Business and Finance
- World of Work
- Business in Practice: Accounting for Managers
- Corporate Finance
- Portfolio Management
- Data Science for Finance
- FX and International Debt Markets
- Financial Modelling
- Climate Change and Finance
- Trends in Finance
- Programming for Finance
- Sustainable Finance
- Optional Language or University Wide Modules
- Management of Risk
- Bond and Money Markets
- Advanced Derivative Securities Hedging and Trading
- Derivative Securities
- Research Project
- Private Equity and Venture Capital
- Fintech and Cryptocurrencies
- Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning in Finance
- Information Systems and Digital Business
- Financial Engineering
- Optional Language or University Wide Modules
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BSc Finance (Investments) at University of Reading earn?
The median salary is £32,500 after 15 months, £38,500 after 3 years, £48,500 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £37,500 and £66,500. The £48,500 median after five years is £12,500 more than the UK median for Finance.
What do graduates of BSc Finance (Investments) at University of Reading 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 (Investments) at University of Reading?
89% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2025-26.
What grades do I need for BSc Finance (Investments) at University of Reading?
The typical offer is ABB at A level, or 32 points in the IB. The average entrant had 124 UCAS points.
Is BSc Finance (Investments) at University of Reading accredited?
Yes. Recognised by the Chartered Financial Analyst Institute (CFA). Accredited by the EFMD Quality Improvement System. Accredited by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB).
Does BSc Finance (Investments) at University of Reading 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 (Investments) at University of Reading?
90% of students continued into their second year, and 0% left higher education.