University of Sussex

BSc Finance and Business with a professional placement year

University of Sussex

Course overview

The BSc Finance and Business with a Professional Placement Year at the University of Sussex is a four-year programme that combines academic study with practical experience. Students gain a solid understanding of financial markets, corporate finance, and essential management skills. The course covers topics such as financial institutions, markets, derivative products, banking, global business, entrepreneurship, leadership, and management processes.

In addition to theoretical knowledge, students develop analytical techniques, including statistics and mathematics for finance and economics. The programme offers opportunities to specialise in areas like blockchain finance, cryptocurrency markets, global supply chains, law, and ethics. Students have access to the Bloomberg Financial Markets Lab to enhance their trading skills and conduct research projects. An optional term studying abroad is also available.

Entry requirements

Candidates are required to submit a personal statement explaining their reasons for applying for the course and other relevant information about their academic or professional background with an academic or employer. Applicants have the option to upload their CVs to show their work experience.

Grade Requirements:

  • Applicants should have strong academic qualifications equivalent to UK A-levels.
  • Applicants should have a minimum of grade 5 (or grade B) in GCSE Mathematics. A broad range of GCSEs at grades 9-4 (A-C), especially in relevant subjects.

English Proficiency:

  • Applicants whose first language is not English must meet the university's minimum English language requirements, an IELTS score of 6.0 overall, with no less than 5.5 in every section.
  • Applicants can submit equivalent test scores, such as TOEFL and PTE.

Scholarships

  • Chancellor's International Scholarships

    £5,000 in the first year of full-time study.

    Up to £5,000

  • Gazelle Twin Scholarship for Women in Music Technology

    £500 each year of study. The opportunity to organise an annual student music event.

    Up to £500

  • Professor Colin Eaborn Chemistry Scholarship

    Up to £2,000 for BSc students, up to £3,000 for MChem students.

  • Sanctuary Scholarship (Undergraduate)

Career opportunities

Graduates of the BSc Finance and Business with a Professional Placement Year programme can pursue various career paths in:

  • Financial Analyst
  • Management Consultant
  • Business Development Manager
  • Risk Manager
  • Marketing Analyst

Cost of study

The tuition fees for international students of the BSc Finance and Business programme are £22,575, and they pay 20% of the standard tuition fee during the placement year.

Admission

Applicants for this programme should visit the university's application portal. You can speak to our trained advisors for guidance.

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