Course contact details
Admissions (Undergraduate)
Email:admissions@stir.ac.uk
Phone:01786 467044
University of Stirling
Stirling
FK9 4LA
Finance
- Bachelor of Arts (with Honours)
- 4 Years
- Full-Time
- 13 September 2027
- Undergraduate
- Stirling Campus
Course summary
Do you love numbers and strategy? Finance professionals enable business transformation and strategic growth. The UK is a worldwide leader in financial services and Scotland is a key part of that economy. Finance skills are in high demand with employers. In return, finance offers dynamic, high-growth careers.
This course takes a deep dive into finance with a global business perspective. You’ll understand how stock markets work and how companies reduce foreign exchange risk. You’ll explore why corporate governance matters and why things go wrong.
You'll learn from our expert lecturers with significant industrial experience. You'll study:
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quantitative analytical skills
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accounting
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financial modelling
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mergers, acquisitions and business growth strategies
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investment strategies, portfolio management, and trading simulations
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financial markets and risk management
Work towards chartered status
On this finance course, you’ll work towards globally recognised professional CFA and CISI qualifications while you study. This helps you to progress towards chartered status as a financial analyst.
Our course is recognised by the Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) Institute University Affiliation Program. We embed part of the CFA Program Candidate Body of Knowledge (CBOK) into the curriculum. This prepares students for the CFA Program exams.
We are also affiliated with the Chartered Institute for Securities and Investments (CISI). You’ll have the opportunity to obtain a recognised professional qualification with the CISI. This will give you a competitive advantage when entering the job market.
Practical learning for your future career
Finance needs to be agile and adaptive to new realities. We’re here to help you navigate a fast-changing landscape with lifelong career skills. The course creates confident, adaptable, innovative, decision makers and strategic finance professionals.
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Gain practical insight by applying theory to real-life scenarios through case studies and live projects.
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The award-winning global financial trading boot camp run with our partner, AmplifyMe, lets you trade in real-time.
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Manage real investment portfolios through the Student Managed Investment Fund.
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Networking opportunities with companies such as KPMG, Johnston Carmichael and Wbg.
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Opportunities to network with professional bodies.
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Find out about financial services career paths through the Barclays Finance Experience.
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Gain soft career skills such as communication critical thinking and presentation.
We are AACSB accredited
The University of Stirling is accredited by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB). AACSB International is the world's largest global standard-setting body for business education. Only 6% of the world’s leading business schools achieve this accreditation. This recognises our excellence in business education and societal impact.
Modules
Professional bodies
Professionally accredited courses provide industry-wide recognition of the quality of your qualification.
- AACSB International
How to apply
Apply by
13 January 2027
This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.
Application codes
- Course code:
- N300
- Institution code:
- S75
- Campus name:
- Stirling Campus
Points of entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
- Year 1
- Year 2
- Year 3
Entry requirements
Typical qualification requirements
Minimum Qualification Requirements
Typical qualification requirements
English language requirements
| Test | Grade | Additional details |
|---|---|---|
| IELTS (Academic) | 6 | Obtain IELTS 6.0 with 5.5 minimum in each skill or equivalent. |
If you don’t meet the entry requirements there are English language courses which can help you prepare for your degree: https://www.stir.ac.uk/international/international-students/pre-sessional-english-language-courses/https://www.stir.ac.uk/international/international-students/english-language-requirements/
Contextual admissions
Universities and colleges consider more than grades when assessing applications and may make offers based on a range of criteria. Learn more about contextual offers.
The minimum grade requirements apply to specific categories of 'widening access' applicants domiciled in Scotland who may be eligible for a contextual offer.
International entry requirements
Historical entry grades data
This section shows the range of grades that students who received offers were previously accepted on to this course with (learn more).
It is designed to support your research but does not guarantee whether you will or won't get a place.
Admissions teams consider various factors, including interviews, subject requirements, and entrance tests. Check all course entry requirements for eligibility.
Not available
Historical entry grades data is not currently available for University of Stirling - we are working with them to try and make it available soon - learn more.
Historical entry grades report
This report uses your grades to show how students with similar results have done when applying to this course in the past. Sometimes, there isn’t data for every possible set of grades. When that happens, universities and colleges occasionally fill in the gaps for sets of grades that are typically accepted.
Fees and funding
Tuition fees
Per year tuition fees
| Location | Fee | Year |
|---|---|---|
| England, Wales, Northern Ireland, Channel Islands & Republic of Ireland | £10050 | |
| Scotland | £1820 |
Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website.
Additional fee information
Scottish students can apply to the Student Award Agency for Scotland (SAAS) to have tuition fees paid by the Scottish government.
Students from the rest of the UK can apply for financial assistance, including a loan to cover the full cost of the tuition fees, from the Lifelong Learning Entitlement (LLE).
Fee information for International and EU students, can be found on the course webpage:
https://www.stir.ac.uk/courses/
The University of Stirling offers a range of scholarships, further information can be found on our website: https://www.stir.ac.uk/scholarships/
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