Queen's University Belfast

Finance with a Year in Industry BSc

Queen's University BelfastBelfast, United Kingdom

Course overview

Finance is about making and managing money. It can involve investing in the stock market, trading in currencies and derivatives, or making lending decisions in banks. Students who study the BSc Finance with a Year in Industry degree at Queen's will gain the skills and knowledge that are needed to succeed in the financial industry.

A placement year with a financial institution is integrated into this degree. A Careers and Work Placement Office supports students through the application process, and helps them to find high quality opportunities. Finance at Queen's is consistently ranked in the top 10 in the UK by the Complete University Guide.

Key highlights

  • Integrated placement year with a financial institution
  • Careers and Work Placement Office helps secure quality placements
  • Covers investing, currency and derivatives trading, and bank lending
  • Builds skills and knowledge needed in the financial industry
  • Finance consistently ranked top 10 in UK by Complete University Guide

Entry requirements

  • A-level: AAB — AAB

Scholarships

  • County Antrim Grand Jury Bursary

    Approximately £1500 depending on funding available.

  • Early Confirmation Award

    Funding Amount - £1500

    Up to £1,500
  • International Undergraduate Scholarships

    This award is £3500 (fee rate 1) for first year of study; £4000 (fee rate 2) for first year of study.

  • INTO Progressors Scholarship

    £1500 reduction in tuition fees for first year of study.

    Up to £1,500
  • LLB Senior Status International Scholarship

    Scholarships Value - £4000

    Up to £4,000
  • Queen's Loyalty Scholarship

    20% reduction on first year gross tuition fees.

    Up to 20% of fees
  • Queen’s Family Scholarship

    20% reduction on first year gross tuition fees.

    Up to 20% of fees
  • Royal Academy of Engineering: Engineering Leaders Scholarship Programme

    Funding Amount: £5000 - £10,000

    Up to £5,000
  • Vice Chancellor’s International Attainment Scholarship - Undergraduate

    50% reduction on full tuition fees paid for all years of a programme, up to a maximum of four years (including advanced entry into Year 2 or Year 3).

    Up to 50% of fees

Careers this course leads to

  • Investment Analyst
  • Financial Analyst
  • Trader
  • Credit Analyst
  • Investment Banking Analyst
  • Risk Analyst

Cost of study

UK/Home: £4,985 (NI/ROI), £9,790 (GB) | International: £24,600

Admission

Applications are made through AHZ at no cost. Share your transcripts, English test scores and personal statement, and your AHZ Counsellor will review your profile, submit your application to Queen's University Belfast, and guide you through interview, offer, CAS and visa — right up to enrolment.

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