Study location	United Kingdom, Southampton
Type	Bachelor courses, full-time
Nominal duration	3 years
Study language	English
Awards	BSc
Course code	F97C

Tuition fee	To be confirmed

Entry qualification

High school / secondary education (or higher) Good results in Mathematics The entry qualification documents are accepted in the following languages: English. Often you can get a suitable transcript from your school. If this is not the case, you will need official translations along with verified copies of the original. Upload documents in original language and translations. You must take verified copies of the entry qualification documents along with you when you finally go to the university.

Language requirements	English Accepted proof of proficiency: FCE, CAE or CPE, IELTS 6.5+ or TOEFL 90+

Other requirements	At least 1 reference(s) must be provided. A motivation letter must be added to your application.

More information	Expenses, accommodation, working etc. southampton.ac.uk/../f97c-bsc-finance.page

Overview

This degree covers the skills and knowledge that are required to be successful in the financial industry. Considerable emphasis is placed on key quantitative and analytical skills, as well as the importance of corporate finance and its subsequent governance, which remains at the cornerstone of modern finance debate and regulatory reform.

On this course you’ll learn how to prepare, interpret and analyse financial information for a variety of users, as well as gaining an understanding of investment and finance. You’ll also gain a thorough grounding in accounting, financial theory and statistical methods for finance. Our academics are actively involved in research, with particular strengths in areas such as Fintech, high-frequency trading, corporate finance, portfolio theory and alternative investments. This means your learning will be informed by the latest findings and current sector issues.

What distinguishes this course from many similar programmes offered at other universities is its flexibility; you’ll have the freedom to shape your course by choosing from a range of optional modules, such as alternative investments and Islamic finance, allowing you to broaden your knowledge and explore possible career paths.