BSc Finance and Business Analytics

The BSc Finance and Business Analytics at the University of Bradford is a three-year full-time programme, with an option to add a fourth year for a placement or to study abroad. The course focuses on financial technology and data-driven decision-making, teaching students how to make smart and timely financial choices. 

Students learn about financial analytics, multinational finance, artificial intelligence, and big data analytics. They also get hands-on experience with industry-standard software like SAS, which is widely used in the field. Core modules that students study include Business Economics, Financial Management, Big Data Analytics for Business, and Multinational Finance and Investment. 

Graduates leave the programme with valuable skills in financial planning, risk management, and strategic decision-making, making them attractive to employers across various industries like finance, consulting, manufacturing, and technology. With the University of Bradford's triple-crown accreditation (AMBA, EQUIS, and AACSB), graduates enjoy a strong reputation for academic excellence and good job prospects.

The University of Bradford is in West Yorkshire, England, and became a public research university in 1966. However, its history goes back to 1832 when it started as the Mechanics Institute. It was also the first university in the UK to create a Department of Peace Studies in 1973, which has now grown to be the largest center in the world for studying peace and conflict. 

The university is home to over 11,000 students from more than 110 countries. Its School of Management is highly regarded and has earned triple-crown accreditation from AMBA, EQUIS, and AACSB, which means it meets very high academic and professional standards. The university has also been recognised with awards like the Queen’s Anniversary Prize for its work in dementia care and archaeology. 

Grade Requirements:

• International students need qualifications equivalent to A Levels (BBC), T Levels (Merit), or BTEC Extended Diploma (DMM), with no subject-specific requirements. 
• Alternatively, they can provide International Baccalaureate results totaling 112 points, including at least 2 Higher Level subjects, with HL3 or SL4 in English and Maths.

English Proficiency:

• Candidates who are non-native English speakers are required to have an IELTS score of 6.0 overall. Scores from other approved SELT tests that are equivalent will also be considered.

International students enrolling in the University of Bradford's BSc Finance and Business Analytics programme for the 2025/26 academic year will pay the tuition fee of £20,538. Keep in mind that this fee may still be updated annually.

International students at the University of Bradford can benefit from scholarships such as the International Academic Excellence Fee Scholarship and the Global Scholar Award. The Excellence Scholarship provides fee reductions of £2,500–£3,500 depending on academic performance and nationality. The Global Scholar Award, offering up to £5,000, is available to self-funded students from eligible regions. These scholarships are designed to ease the cost of tuition and reward academic accomplishments.

Students who obtain a BSc Finance and Business Analytics degree from the University of Bradford are qualified to pursue the following job roles:

• Financial Analyst 
• Investment Advisor 
• Accountant 
• Auditor
• Portfolio Manager 
• Investment Banker

Applicants can apply for this course through UCAS. Those who need assistance with the application process can speak with one of our trained counsellors.