Finance, BSc (Hons), with industry placement

Course description Our four-year BSc Finance course, with an integrated placement year, will equip you with the perfect balance of finance, economics, accounting and general management knowledge, to enable you to thrive in a high-pressured business environment. You’ll gain the skills, knowledge and experience to set you apart in the graduate job market. The specialist financial knowledge gained through this degree will provide you with excellent preparation for graduate entry into a finance related career and stand out from the crowd in one of the world’s most competitive industries. You’ll study key elements of finance including capital markets, derivatives, corporate finance, exchange rate risks, asset pricing and international finance.Our recent graduates have been successful in securing roles at well-known companies such as PwC, Deliotte LLP, the Bank of England and BDO LLP in roles such as Risk Assurance, Tax Analyst, Graduate Analyst and Audit Executive. Key course benefits• Top 20 in the UK for graduate prospects (Accounting and Finance) Complete University Guide, 2022.• Our research quality has been ranked 13th in the UK for Accounting and Finance (Compete University Guide, 2022).• As part of your degree, you’ll undertake a professional placement, gaining valuable practical experience in the field of your chosen subject area. • Finance graduates can claim exemptions from the examinations of a number of professional bodies.• This course is delivered by the triple-accredited Aston Business School – one of just 1% of business schools in the world to hold AACSB, EQUIS and AMBA accreditation.• Aston University was recognised as the Guardian’s University of the Year in 2020.Course detailsModulesFor more information on this course and a full list of modules, visit the course page: https://www.aston.ac.uk/study/courses/finance-bsc/september-2022Assessment methodFor more information on the methods of assessment on this course, visit the course page: https://www.aston.ac.uk/study/courses/finance-bsc/september-2022