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Business with Finance (with Professional Placement)

  • Bachelor of Science (with Honours)
  • 4 Years
  • Full-Time
  • September 2027
  • Undergraduate
Clerkenwell Campus
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Course summary

The Business with Finance degree combines a business management degree with the opportunity to gain a deep understanding of finance. It is one of the pathways available in the Business Management degree cluster.

The Business with Finance pathway is right for you if you want to pursue a career in the finance sector and you’re keen to apply a range of general management skills. It is particularly relevant if you’re interested in a management role in banking or financial services.

On this course, you’ll gain a broad understanding of the various elements of running a business and managing an organisation with an emphasis on finance, accounting, and economics.

You’ll study a range of management theories and assess their application to finance. You’ll learn how to analyse financial markets and how financial institutions operate. You will also have the chance to learn about the financial aspects of subjects such as strategy and emerging markets.

  • Gain an overview of the concepts, theories, and techniques that contribute to an understanding of business management

  • Learn in-depth concepts relating to finance, economics, and accounting

  • Apply analytical approaches to financial markets and to businesses operating in the financial sector

  • Learn about the key players within the financial sector and the strategic issues facing them

  • Consider how the management of finance can be expected to change in the future

  • Recognise the ethical issues surrounding business and be able to practise responsible management.

You also have a number of electives to choose from like our Mentoring & Coaching for Leadership module.

Modules

Course Modules

You can find extensive information about the modules you can expect to study on this course on our website:
https://www.bayes.citystgeorges.ac.uk/study/undergraduate/courses/business-with-finance

Assessment method

Most modules are assessed by a combination of exams and coursework.

The balance of assessment by coursework (assessed essays and assignments) unseen examinations and a final year project will to some extent depend on the optional modules you choose.

The first year of your programme contributes 10% to your final business finance degree classification, the second year 30% and the final year 60%.

Percentage of the course assessed by coursework

The approximate percentage of the course assessment, is as follows:

Year 1

49% written, 0% practical, 51% coursework

Year 2

70% written, 2% practical, 28% coursework

Year 3

53% written, 0% practical, 47% coursework.

Ways to study this course

Campuses

  • Clerkenwell Campus

Study options

  • Bachelor of Science (with Honours) • Full-Time • Placement (mandatory) • 4 Years

Start dates

  • September 2027

Apply by
13 January 2027

This is the equal consideration deadline. You can still apply after this date, but your application may not receive guaranteed consideration.

Application codes

Course code:
N131
Institution code:
C60
Campus name:
Clerkenwell Campus
Points of Entry:
Year 1

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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:
N131
Institution code:
C60
Campus name:
Clerkenwell Campus

Points of entry

The following entry points are available for this course:

  • Year 1

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Entry requirements

Typical qualification requirements

A level
AAA

Excludes General Studies and Critical Thinking.

Please note GCSE Maths grade 6/grade B is also required if not taking A Level Maths. Additionally GCSE English Language grade 4/grade C or other English language proficiency qualification required (For more information on English qualifications please refer to http://www.city.ac.uk/study/undergraduate/applying-to-city/tier-4-english-language-requirements).

T Level
D

Please note GCSE Maths grade 6/grade B is also required. Additionally GCSE English Language grade 4/grade C or other English language proficiency qualification required (For more information on English qualifications please refer to http://www.city.ac.uk/study/undergraduate/applying-to-city/tier-4-english-language-requirements).

UCAS Tariff
Not accepted

Scottish Higher
AAAAB

Please note this should include a minimum two subjects at Advanced Higher (grades AA) and a minimum three other subjects at Higher (grades AAB). This must include Maths at either level. Additionally English at either level or other English language proficiency qualification required (For more information on English qualifications please refer to http://www.city.ac.uk/study/undergraduate/applying-to-city/tier-4-english-language-requirements).

Access to HE Diploma
Distinction: 30 Merit: 15

Please note GCSE Maths grade 6/grade B is also required. Additionally GCSE English Language grade 4/grade C or other English language proficiency qualification required (For more information on English qualifications please refer to http://www.city.ac.uk/study/undergraduate/applying-to-city/tier-4-english-language-requirements).

International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme
Offer: 35

Must include either grade 4 in Higher Level or grade 5 in Standard Level English and Mathematics, or other English language proficiency qualification required (For more information on English qualifications please refer to http://www.city.ac.uk/study/undergraduate/applying-to-city/tier-4-english-language-requirements).

Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
DDD

Please note GCSE Maths grade 6/grade B is also required. Additionally GCSE English Language grade 4/grade C or other English language proficiency qualification required (For more information on English qualifications please refer to http://www.city.ac.uk/study/undergraduate/applying-to-city/tier-4-english-language-requirements).

Cambridge International Pre-U Certificate - Principal
D3D3D3

Please note GCSE Maths grade 6/grade B is also required if not taking Pre-U Maths. Additionally GCSE English Language grade 4/grade C or other English language proficiency qualification required (For more information on English qualifications please refer to http://www.city.ac.uk/study/undergraduate/applying-to-city/tier-4-english-language-requirements).

https://www.bayes.citystgeorges.ac.uk/study/undergraduate/courses/business-with-finance

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.

City, University of London uses contextual admissions to take into account varying individual circumstances and institutional barriers faced by applicants during the application process.

Learn more on the City St George's, University of London website

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.

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Fees and funding

Tuition fees

Per year tuition fees

LocationFeeYear
England, Scotland, Wales & Northern Ireland£10050*
InternationalTBC

* This is a provisional fee and subject to change.

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

No additional fees or cost information has been supplied for this course, please contact the provider directly.

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