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Finance with Foundation

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2026-2027
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Course summary

Prepare for a career in the fast-paced industries of corporate finance, financial services or financial markets with our BSc Finance with Foundation degree.

The foundation year will provide you with the skills and knowledge to succeed at university. You’ll develop core skills in academic study, writing and research.

After successful completion of your foundation year, you’ll progress onto our three-year BSc Finance degree. Recent changes in finance – including the emergence of financial technology and the focus on sustainability – have necessitated changes throughout the industry. Our BSc Finance degree will help you develop the key skills and knowledge to meet these changes head-on, as you gain a deep understanding of finance and the financial services industry.

Your learning will be delivered through a combination of lectures, tutorials, practical classes and workshops.

For more information, please visit the course page: https://www.reading.ac.uk/ready-to-study/study/subject-area/foundation-programmes-ug/bsc-finance-with-foundation

Ways to study this course

Campuses

  • Main Site

Study options

  • BSc (Hons) • Full-time • 4 Years

Start dates

  • 10/2026

Application codes

Course code:
N3F1
Institution code:
R12

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Application codes

Course code:
N3F1
Institution code:
R12

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Historical entry grades data BETA

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Data from:
This course and 5 other business and management (foundation only) courses
Date range:
2022-2024

Grades held by accepted students

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Offer rate for UK school & college leavers

95% Students aged 17/18 who applied to this course were offered a place.

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Student Outcomes

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50 Employment after 15 months (Most common jobs)

95 Go onto work and study

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