Aberystwyth University

BSc Business Finance

Aberystwyth UniversityAberystwyth, United Kingdom

Course overview

Following the foundation year, the syllabus of this course is identical to Business Finance, N310. You will also explore the following areas on this course: managerial finance, taxation, investment fundamentals, portfolio management and global finance. You will benefit from: gaining exemptions from the UK professional accountancy exams enhancing your career opportunities through our partnerships with business, industry and commerce being taught by active researchers, ensuring that you are exposed to the latest theories and knowledge in the subject area working with Refinitiv Workspace that provides access to company financial data and economic indicators as well as news and analytics to provide you with a richer, more interactive learning experience gaining real-world industry perspectives through guest lectures by industry professionals joining our Investment Society to participate in a Wales and Ireland universities trading competition, won by our Aberystwyth team in recent years.

Students at the Aberystwyth Business School are taught by lecturers and other teaching staff who are active researchers and expert practitioners in their chosen subject area. Over 75% of full time members of teaching staff are qualified to PhD level. Most are currently research active, meaning that students benefit from being taught ‘new’ knowledge in their chosen field of study as well as recognized literature.

The School also employs part-time and full time staff devoted purely to teaching. Many part-time staff combine teaching duties with consultancy and business activities, ensuring that students have access not only to up to date research but the latest applied knowledge.

Key highlights

  • Includes a foundation year before the full degree syllabus
  • Exemptions from UK professional accountancy exams
  • Modules in taxation, portfolio management and global finance
  • Hands-on use of Refinitiv Workspace financial data and analytics
  • Guest lectures from industry professionals
  • Investment Society enters Wales and Ireland universities trading competition

Entry requirements

  • UCAS tariff points: 48 — UCAS Tariff 48 A Levels Available to those who are studying for, or who have completed Level 3 qualifications (eg, A-Levels or BTEC diploma) and to mature-aged candidates without formal qualifications who have suitable b…
  • GCSE: C/4 — to include English

Scholarships

  • Aberystwyth Regional Scholarships

    Students will be eligible for a £2,000 reduction in tuition fees for each year of their studies at Aberystwyth University.

    Up to £2,000

  • Caru Aber International Award

    Caru Aber International Award gives a £1,000 tuition fee discount (for every year of study) to any international fee-paying students who spent a period of time studying with us as an associate student.

    Up to £1,000

  • International Accommodation Award

    This award means that for students who choose to live in our on-campus Cwrt Mawr housing, there is no cost for the first year of study.

  • International Family Award

    International Family Award – giving you a £1,000 reduction in tuition fees for every year of your studies.

    Up to £1,000

  • Margaret Evelyn “Lynne” Williams Bursary

    The Bursary is worth £500 during the first year of study and a maximum of two awards will be available each year.

    Up to £500

  • Mathematics Department Award

    Up to £500 a year.

  • Music Scholarships

    £650 a year Music Scholarships are open to UK and international applicants.

    Up to £650

  • Waldo Williams Scholarship

    Successful applicants could receive up to £500 in their first year.

  • Welsh Medium Study Bursary

    Up to £400 a year - for following part or all of your course through the medium of Welsh.

Careers this course leads to

  • Financial analyst
  • Trainee accountant
  • Investment analyst
  • Tax adviser
  • Corporate finance associate
  • Portfolio management assistant

Cost of study

UK/Home: £9,790 per year | International: £19,190 per year

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 Aberystwyth University, and guide you through interview, offer, CAS and visa — right up to enrolment.

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