Finance, BSc (Hons)

COURSE OVERVIEW

Are you looking for a finance degree to give you a competitive edge? The BSc Finance degree at Swansea University will do just that.

This degree is perfect if you have a dedicated interested in financial fields such as investment banking or financial trading.

By blending theory, empirical evidence and practical application, you will build essential transferable skills, enabling the analysis and critical evaluation of real-world financial issues and concepts.

As a finance specialist you will play a fundamental role in the running of a business – big or small. Managing budgets and taxes, financial reporting, completing audits - all are critical in ensuring that a business or organization runs as effectively and successfully as possible.

Our course is accredited by the Chartered Financial Analyst Institute (CFA) with University Affiliation Program status, which signals to students and employers that our curriculum is closely tied to the practice of investment management and is helpful to students preparing for the CFA® Program exams.

Our career support services include:

• Employability workshops, employers’ talks, bespoke events and careers fairs
• Individual advice and guidance from professionally qualified Careers Advisers
• Help with finding jobs, internships, work placements and volunteering opportunities
• Access to information resources on a wide range of career management topics
• Advice and guidance on postgraduate study and funding
• Funding to support student internship opportunities and Student Society/Club events.

We also provide help and advice for Swansea University Alumni up to two years after you graduate.