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Finance (International Business) 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

Examine the interrelationships between finance and the global economy – and gain valuable real-world experience – with our BSc Finance (International Business) 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. Additionally, globalisation has led to the growing significance of multinational firms – spanning multiple countries and industries – and the consequent need to manage business operations in an increasingly complex environment.This four-year course 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 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- management accounting- information handling- business strategy.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)- ranked 1st for overall subject (for Business and Management in the Daily Mail University Guide 2025)- our business graduates are successful in the job market and in their career aspirations. In the Daily Mail University Guide 2025, we are ranked 1st in the UK for Career on track, and 2nd for High-skilled job in ‘Business Studies’.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-international-business-with-placement-year

Application deadline

14/01/2026

Tuition fees

Students living in United States
(International fees)

£ 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

    29th out of 124 2

  • 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

  • Entry standards

    / Max 212
    123 58%

    41st

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    80.0 80%

    21st

    5

  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 4
    3.06 76%

    97th

    43

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