Finance BFin

Finance is the study of the practical and theoretical dimensions around the financial decisions made by consumers, corporations, governments and society. Studying finance provides a sound understanding of risk, money management, banking, capital markets and investments. Connections with practice and industry experience feature in collaborative learning, teaching and assessment activities. 

Year 1 is foundational and broad in scope, followed by greater specialisation in finance in year 2. In years 3 and 4 (Honours), core courses are complemented by an exciting range of optional courses to allow you to tailor your programme according to your interests and aspirations.

Year 1

Foundation courses cover the subjects of finance, economics, accounting and management. You will acquire knowledge and intellectual skills in these fields, as well as developing your numeracy, communication and teamwork skills. 

Year 2

You will begin to specialise by studying finance courses that will advance your theoretical understanding of the subject alongside intermediate Economics courses. You will develop your knowledge of asset pricing, corporate finance, statistics, risk, financial markets, financial modelling and the role that finance plays in society. Working individually and in groups, you will also build your research, presentation, data management and statistical analysis skills by undertaking projects using real-world financial data.

Years 3 and 4

If you progress to Honours (years 3 and 4) you will take a core course in Advanced financial modelling and an innovative Finance case study core course, as well as optional courses from a wide range of topics. You will continue to develop your skills in critical analysis, advanced statistics, communication and collaboration. In the Finance case study course, you will work in teams to develop solutions and present these to an academic and industry audience. You will advance your research skills in taught courses and in your final year will undertake a dissertation or project in finance.