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Finance BA (Hons)

University of Strathclyde

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  • Qualification

    Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)

  • Location

    John Anderson Campus

  • Study mode

    Full time

  • Start date

    22-SEP-25

  • Duration

    4 Years

Course summary

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By pursuing our BA (Hons) Finance degree, you'll acquire comprehensive knowledge in the principles of investment and value, business finance and decision-making, and the analysis of bonds, shares and derivatives. This programme equips you with valuable skills for a range of career paths, including banking, investment management, pension fund management and insurance.

benefit from studying a finance degree which is thought to be unique in Scotland in terms of the range and depth of issues covered

enhance your employment prospects by combining your finance studies with a second subject

our Finance degree gives you a head start to the Investment Management Certificate (IMC), the industrys benchmark entry-level qualification approved by the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA)

Why this course?

Our finance degree is unique in Scotland in terms of the range and depth of issues covered.

Subjects include the principles of investment and value, business finance and decision-making and the analysis of securities such as bonds and shares.

Employers tell us that they particularly value the range of subject combinations available at Strathclyde, ensuring that our students have an in-depth understanding of a second subject to complement their finance studies.

An undergraduate degree in finance will give you the skills for a career in financial services such as banking, investment management, pension fund management and insurance.

Assessment

The majority of classes involve a final unseen exam which is normally at the end of the semester. This is typically supplemented by individual and/or group coursework.

Students normally have one opportunity to be re-assessed for a failed class. Exam resits usually take place during the summer.

A range of assessment techniques are used including business reports, case studies, essays, presentations, individual and group projects, learning journals and peer assessments.

Careers

Our finance graduates go on to be financial analysts or investment managers with a range of financial institutions like merchant banks, pension funds, insurance companies and stockbrokers.

Well known organisations who look for our graduates include:

  • Bank of America Merrill Lynch
  • Deloitte
  • EY
  • Standard Life Investments
  • Morgan Stanley

The course is also useful if you're considering a more general business career, while a number of our graduates also pursue careers with accountancy firms and further study for professional accounting qualifications.

Tuition fees

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£ 21,550per year

Tuition fees shown are for indicative purposes and may vary. Please check with the institution for most up to date details.

Entry requirements

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QUALIFICATION TYPE

A level

A level : BBB - ABB

GCSE English Language 6/B or Literature 6/B, or an essay-based A Level B may be considered in lieu of English; A Level Maths B

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University of Strathclyde

University of Strathclyde

  • University League Table

    32nd

  • Campus address

    University of Strathclyde, McCance Building, 16 Richmond Street, Glasgow, Glasgow, City Of, G1 1XQ, Scotland

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Welcoming almost 30,000 students from over 140 countries, Strathclyde offers a supportive and vibrant university experience for students of all backgrounds.
Strathclyde offers numerous scholarships and funding opportunities to support students in their studies.
It's home to an International Study Centre offering international students the option to complete pre-master's programmes.

Subject rankings

  • Subject ranking

    Business & Management Studies

    16th out of 122 1

  • Entry standards

    / Max 221
    212 96%

    2nd

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    82.0 82%

    19th

    10

  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 4
    3.14 78%

    36th

    24

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