BSc Financial Trading and Investment Management
About this course
BSc (Hons) in Accounting and Finance, covering financial markets, investment, risk management, regulation and client advice. Core topics include Programming, Data Analysis, Statistics, Financial Analysis, Legal Analysis and Ethics & Professional Practice. The programme offers an optional sandwich placement year of at least 24 weeks and a financial trading internship delivered by Zishi. It holds accreditation from CISI and CFA, and is available with a foundation year for students who have not yet met entry requirements.
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Entry requirements
UCAS points: 112-120 A level: BBC-BBB at A Level BTEC: DDM in BTEC Extended Diploma T level: Merit overall from a T level qualification
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What students say
Based on about 15 final-year students who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 79%
- Learning opportunities: 88%
- Assessment and feedback: 77%
- Academic support: 85%
- Organisation and management: 61%
- Learning resources: 86%
- Student voice: 64%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 40 students who started
- Continued on course: 85%
- Left higher education: 5%
- Moved to a lower qualification: 5%
What graduates do next
Based on about 8 graduates who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 45%
- Working and studying: 25%
- Unemployed: 20%
Most common jobs
- Administrative occupations: 30%
- Finance Professionals: 25%
- Business and public service associate professionals: 15%
- Managers, directors and senior officials: 10%
- Architects, Chartered Architectural Technologists, Planning Officers, Surveyors and Construction Professionals: 5%
- Find their work meaningful: 65%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 65%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 60%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 180 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North East: 1%
- North West: 15%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 40%
- East Midlands: 21%
- West Midlands: 8%
- East of England: 3%
- London: 8%
- South East: 4%
- South West: 2%
Who gets in
Based on about 40 students who started
- A levels: 90%
- Access course: 5%
Accreditation & quality ratings
- Recognised by the Chartered Financial Analyst Institute (CFA).
- Accredited by the Chartered Institute for Securities and Investment for the purpose of sitting a professional qualification due to the high percentage overlap between CISI and the University's syllabus.
TEF 2023 (whole university): Gold overall, Silver for student experience, Gold for student outcomes.
Modules
- Asset Classes And Investment Management
- Data Analytics For Finance And Business
- Fundamentals Of Finance
- Introduction To Trading Algorithms
- Financial Management And Risk
- Financial Markets And Institutions
- Financial Trading
- Law, Ethics And Investment Professionalism
- Undergraduate Sandwich Placement Applied Professional Diploma
- Consultancy Project
- International Derivatives And Risk
- Investment Taxation
- Regulation Of Markets, Firms And Client Advice
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BSc Financial Trading and Investment Management at Sheffield Hallam University earn?
The median salary is £26,000 after 15 months, £26,500 after 3 years, £33,500 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £27,500 and £43,500. The £33,500 median after five years is £2,500 less than the UK median for Finance.
What do graduates of BSc Financial Trading and Investment Management at Sheffield Hallam University do next?
75% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2023-24).
Are students happy with the teaching on BSc Financial Trading and Investment Management at Sheffield Hallam University?
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 Trading and Investment Management at Sheffield Hallam University?
The typical offer is BBC at A level. The average entrant had 111 UCAS points.
Is BSc Financial Trading and Investment Management at Sheffield Hallam University accredited?
Yes. Recognised by the Chartered Financial Analyst Institute (CFA). Accredited by the Chartered Institute for Securities and Investment for the purpose of sitting a professional qualification due to the high percentage overlap between CISI and the University's syllabus.
How many students continue on BSc Financial Trading and Investment Management at Sheffield Hallam University?
85% of students continued into their second year, and 5% left higher education.