Finance (FinTech) with Year Abroad BSc (Hons)

FinTech is a rapidly expanding sector within the financial industry. You’ll study the core concepts and practises of financial technology and learn how technological advances have necessitated change throughout the industry.

This four-year course develops the knowledge and skills to meet these changes head-on, as you acquire a deep understanding of finance and financial services. You’ll also gain expertise in programming and financial applications and learn how to apply your technological skills to real-world problems. You’ll enrich this learning and broaden your life experience with an integrated Study Year Abroad.

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.

The University of Reading is a CFA partner university. Within this partnership, several scholarships are offered towards CFA exams (partial fee reduction) for which students can apply.

Study Year Abroad

In your third year, you’ll have the opportunity to continue your studies at one of our overseas partner universities.

Careers for BSc Finance (FinTech) with Study Year Abroad Graduates

The skills and knowledge you acquire from your degree in finance will be applicable to, and provide a route into, many areas:

• Financial technology
• Banking and investment banking
• Consultancy
• Finance
• IT
• Start-ups
• Asset management
• Financial analysis.