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Finance (Investments) with Placement Year

University of Reading

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Course options

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  • Qualification

    Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)

  • Location

    Main Site

  • Study mode

    Full time

  • Start date

    15-OCT-26

  • Duration

    4 Years

Course summary

Prepare for a career in the fast-paced industries of investment banking, asset management, corporate finance or general accounting – and gain valuable real-world experience – with our BSc Finance (Investments) with Placement Year degree.Recent changes in finance – including the emergence of financial technology and the focus on sustainability – have necessitated changes throughout the industry.This four-year courses develops the key skills and knowledge to meet these changes head-on, as you gain a deep understanding of finance and the financial services industry. An integrated Placement Year provides a fantastic opportunity to put your skills into practice in preparation for your future career.


Experts from Henley Business School will introduce you to the:

- fundamental principles of accounting, finance and economics- quantitative techniques of finance- role of finance in business and society- ethics required to work in the finance industry.


As your studies progress, you’ll gain deeper knowledge of the core concepts in:

- portfolio management- financial modelling- corporate finance- econometrics for finance- FX and international debt markets- hedging and trading.You’ll learn through a combination of lectures, seminars, practical workshops, and self-guided study. This will provide the opportunity to discuss subject materials in an in-depth way with your lecturers and fellow students.


Henley Business School is recognised as one of the top institutions in the UK for finance and accounting. We are:

- top 30 in the UK for overall subject (ranked 28th in The Times & Sunday Times Good University Guide 2025 and 26th in the Guardian University Guide 2025)- top 20 in the UK for graduate prospects (ranked 16th in the Complete University Guide 2025).All of our finance degrees are affiliated with the CFA Institute. Within this partnership, a number of scholarships are offered towards CFA exams (partial fee reduction) for which students can apply.For more information, please visit the programme page: https://www.reading.ac.uk/ready-to-study/study/subject-area/business-and-management-accounting-and-finance-ug/bsc-finance-investments-with-placement

Application deadline

14/01/2026

Tuition fees

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£ 30,650per year

Tuition fees shown are for indicative purposes and may vary. Please check with the institution for most up to date details.

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University information

University of Reading

University of Reading

University of Reading

  • University League Table

    43rd

  • Campus address

    University of Reading, Whiteknights Campus, Whiteknights Campus, Reading, Berkshire, RG6 6AH, United Kingdom

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Subject rankings

  • Subject ranking

    Accounting & Finance

    31st out of 104 1

  • Entry standards

    / Max 209
    123 59%

    33rd

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    77.0 77%

    22nd

    9

  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 4
    3.17 79%

    61st

    6

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