BSc (Hons) Finance Bachelor's degree at the University of London
BSc (Hons) Finance at University of London. You'll engage with core financial theory, research methods, and applied practice across three years of full-time study.
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BSc (Hons) Finance is a Bachelor's degree (BSc (Hons)) at the University of London. It runs 3 years, studied full-time.
For the typical curriculum, specialisations, career paths and graduate earnings for Accounting & Finance, see the sections below.
Curriculum & modules
Real modules published for this course, grouped only where the source gives a year, stage or level.
Year One 5 modules
- Principles of AccountingCore30 credits
- Statistics 1Core15 credits
- Mathematics 1Core15 credits
- Introduction to FinanceCore30 credits
- Introduction to EconomicsCore30 credits
Year Two 4 modules
- Financial Data AnalysisCore30 credits
- MicroeconomicsCore30 credits
- Principles of Asset PricingCore30 credits
- Principles of Corporate FinanceCore30 credits
Module details
Explore key capital budgeting techniques, project valuation and financing, capital structure theories, merger and acquisition activities, the role of payout policy, risk management, the processes by which companies issue and price new shares, and other vital topics in corporate finance.
Year Three 3 modules
- Investments and Portfolio ManagementCore30 credits
- Corporate FinanceCore30 credits
- Derivatives and Risk ManagementCore30 credits
Source: provider course page. Modules can change; required/optional status, credits, descriptions and assessment are shown only when explicitly published.
Course in depth
What this course covers, who it suits and where it leads.
What you'll study
A course like this builds from financial and management accounting foundations to specialist topics and an applied final project. You'll usually start with double-entry and financial statements, the time value of money and risk, and quantitative methods for financial decisions. Year 2 typically moves to costing and budgeting, capital structure and company valuation, and financial reporting under IFRS. In Year 3, you'll choose specialisations such as audit and assurance, taxation, corporate finance, financial risk or fintech, work through advanced corporate reporting aligned with professional exams, and complete a dissertation or applied project. The structure reflects real practice and often provides exemptions from professional accounting qualifications.
Who it's for
This course suits you if you're drawn to financial markets, corporate strategy, or investment analysis, and you want rigorous grounding in economic principles alongside practical problem-solving. You'll find the blend of theoretical frameworks and real-world applications engaging if you enjoy both analytical depth and practical application. It works well if you're considering a career in banking, asset management, financial analysis, or accountancy, or if you're looking to deepen your expertise before specialising further at postgraduate level.
Careers & job market
Across Accounting & Finance courses nationally, 87% of graduates are in work or further study 15 months after graduating, and 65% of those working graduates are in highly skilled roles or continuing their studies. National earnings data shows graduates starting around £25,000–£32,500, rising to £30,175–£42,600 after five years. These figures reflect the broader graduate outcomes tracked nationally; your own progression will depend on your choices, experience, and the opportunities you pursue.
University & format
The BSc (Hons) Finance is awarded by the University of London, a university founded in 1836. The course is full-time study over 3 years, delivered in English. The University of London is a recognised UK degree-awarding body; degrees are nationally recognised. Academic direction comes from the London School of Economics and Political Science.
Applicant information
The next application dates for this course, followed by facts the provider publishes.
- 2027 entryCompleted applications can be submitted
Your application needs a reference before you can send it.
- 2026 entryFinal date for 2026 applications
Applications must reach UCAS by 18:00 UK time.
- 2026 entryLast day to add a Clearing choice
Check that this course still has a vacancy before adding it.
- 2027 entryEqual-consideration deadline
18:00 UK time for most undergraduate courses.
Show 5 later dates
- 2027 entryUCAS Extra opens
Applicants who used all five choices and hold no offer may be able to add another choice.
- 2027 entryLast day applications go directly to providers
Applications received after 18:00 UK time are entered into Clearing.
- 2027 entryClearing opens
Eligible applicants can see vacancies and release themselves into Clearing.
- 2027 entryFinal date for 2027 applications
Applications must reach UCAS by 18:00 UK time.
- 2027 entryLast day to add a Clearing choice
Check that this course still has a vacancy before adding it.
Entry & how to get in
Entry & your chances
An honest read from the official entry data, plus your personal match.
Entry is set by the university and based on your offer. Use your predicted grades to see how you compare, then check the university's stated requirements.
How to apply
Undergraduate applications go through UCAS. Here’s what matters for this course, the right deadline, the grades to aim for, and the steps in order.
- 1Register on UCAS Hub
Create your UCAS application and add this course. One application covers up to five choices.
- 2Write your personal statement
A single statement covers all your choices, so keep it broad enough for similar courses while showing genuine interest in this subject.
- 3Submit by 13 January 2027, 18:00 UK time
UCAS equal-consideration deadline for most undergraduate courses. Source: UCAS 2027 dates.
- 4Reply to your offers
When decisions are in, pick a firm (first) choice and an insurance (back-up) choice with slightly lower grades.
- 5Results day & confirmation
On results day (mid-August) your place is confirmed if you meet the offer. Just missed? Talk to the university, or find a place through Clearing.
Fees & funding
What this course costs and how UK student finance covers it.
Tuition per year
The cap depends on the UK nation the provider sits in; the provider's page is authoritative.
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Support depends on ordinary residence, assessed fee status, course and provider nation. The provider nation is unresolved here, so no national cap or loan amount is being guessed.
Find your official student-finance route →Paying for it
- Tuition fee loan: applied for through the student-finance body for the UK nation you live in.
- Living-cost support: means-tested on household income, from your nation's student-finance body.
- Repayment: only above the income threshold set by your nation's student-finance system.
- Earn alongside: most students work part-time in term, part-time roles on the StudySmarter job board.
Each UK nation runs its own student-finance system; check gov.uk for the rates that apply to you.
Scholarships & bursaries you could qualify for
That does not mean no funding exists. Check the university directory for current amounts, eligibility and application dates.
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Careers & earnings
What Accounting & Finance graduates actually earn, from real outcome data, 15 months, 3 years and 5 years after graduating.
- 1Graduate roleFirst role after the degree · 0–2 yrs
- 2Specialist / PractitionerWorking in accounting & finance · 2–5 yrs
- 3Senior / LeadLeading work and people · 5–10 yrs
- 4Head of / ExpertSenior leadership or deep expertise · 10+ yrs
How pay grows: this course vs Accounting & Finance nationally
National figures for Accounting & Finance graduates, HESA Graduate Outcomes (15 months) and the Longitudinal Education Outcomes (LEO) dataset (3 & 5 years). These are national, not university-specific; actual pay varies by employer, region, role and experience. Different cohorts, so the bars are not one group over time.
Work out your pay
Headline figures hide a lot. Calculate realistic take-home pay for this field by role, region and experience, then check your CV before you apply.
Job market & outlook
How Accounting & Finance graduates fare in the labour market, and how AI is reshaping the work.
How AI is changing the work
AI doesn't replace the profession, it shifts it: routine tasks get automated, while judgement, working with people and using AI well become more valuable.
What AI takes off your plate
- Routine information gathering
- First-draft writing and summaries
- Standard analysis and admin
- Repetitive processing tasks
More human than ever
- Judgement and original thinking
- Working with and leading people
- Owning and sense-checking AI output
- Ethics and accountability
The strongest graduates pair subject depth with the ability to use AI tools critically.
Roles & employers
Where Accounting & Finance graduates typically go, indicative destinations from graduate career data. Each role links to live openings on the StudySmarter job board.
Roles graduates go into
Where they work
- The Big Four (Deloitte, PwC, EY, KPMG)
- Banks & insurers
- Corporate finance teams
- HMRC & public sector
Jobs after this course
Current roles from the StudySmarter job board that suit Accounting & Finance graduates.
Accounting & FinanceLecturerGEDU Global EducationAccounting Engineer - Pre-Sales & Post SalesStacksAccounting Advisory Manager | Lead Client Projects HybridCFGIAccounting, Insight and Advisory ManagerRSM UKAccounting & FinanceLecturerGEDU ServicesAccounting Associate Apprentice Business Services (September 2026)Best ApprenticeshipsWho studies here and in this subject?
Provider- and UK subject-level context.
University of London (Institutes and activities)
Business and management across the UK
HESA student record 2024/25. Counts are rounded.
Is Accounting & Finance right for you?
Tick what applies to you and see how good a fit it is.
International students
What applying to University of London from outside the UK involves: fees, English, visa, funding and living costs.
Tuition fees
International tuition is set per course by University of London; international fees are typically £12,000–£30,000/year for classroom subjects and higher for lab/clinical ones. You’re not eligible for UK Tuition Fee or Maintenance Loans, so plan for fees plus living costs upfront.
English language
Most UK undergraduate courses ask for around IELTS 6.0–6.5 (no band below 5.5–6.0), or an accepted equivalent. If you’re just short, most universities run a pre-sessional English course that counts towards the requirement.
Student visa
You’ll usually need a Student visa (Student Route). After you accept an offer the university issues a CAS; you then show funds for fees plus about £1,023–£1,334/month living costs and pay the Immigration Health Surcharge for NHS access.
Scholarships & funding
Many universities offer international/global scholarships (often £2,000–£6,000/yr), check University of London’s funding pages.
Living costs
Budget roughly £1,100–£1,400/month outside London and £1,400–£1,800/month in London for rent, food and travel; the figure also matters for your visa.
Working while you study
A Student visa usually allows up to 20 hours/week in term time and full-time in holidays, useful alongside study, though not something to rely on for fees.
Visa rules and fees change. Always confirm the current requirements with University of London and gov.uk before you apply.
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