Finance (Sustainable Finance), BSc (Hons), with industry placement

Discover the essential principles of financial sustainability through our BSc Finance (Sustainable Finance) with Placement Year programme, which combines theoretical knowledge with practical, real-world experience. In response to evolving industry demands for sustainable investment and environmental ethics, this degree equips you with critical skills in finance, business ethics, and core concepts like accounting, economics, and quantitative techniques. Delivered by Henley Business School—ranked 16th for Business and Management in the Guardian University Guide 2024 and triple-accredited by AMBA, EQUIS, and AACSB—you'll engage in lectures, seminars, workshops, and self-directed study, fostering in-depth discussions and expertise.A built-in placement year in your third year allows you to apply your skills in a professional setting, with support for securing the ideal opportunity. Core modules include Introductory Securities and Markets, Economics for Business and Finance, Quantitative Techniques, and Ethics in Investment Management. After the first year, you can transfer to other specialist pathways, subject to availability. For more details, visit the programme page.

The following modules have been approved in principle for delivery in 2025/26. Please note that as part of our current curriculum improvement process, all modules require final University approval and may be subject to change. Core modules for this course:

• Introductory Securities and Markets

• Introductory Finance/Trading Simulations 1

• Introductory Economics for Business and Finance

• Introductory Quantitative Techniques for Business and Finance

• Ethics in Investment Management.

The University cannot guarantee that all optional modules will be available to all students who may wish to take them. Further information about the content of final approved modules will be available in the summer of 2024. We suggest that you regularly revisit our course page during this time to ensure you have the most up-to-date information regarding the modules offered on this programme. Check our website for more details about the course structure.