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Finance (January Start)

Course details
  • BSc (Hons)
  • 3 Years
  • Full-time
  • January 2027
  • Undergraduate
Course location
Bay Campus
Awarded by:
Swansea University (Prifysgol Abertawe)

Course summary

Our BSc (Hons) Finance degree will equip you with the foundational theory and practice of modern finance, with an emphasis on the growing importance of sustainability, financial technology and ethical decision-making in today’s global economy.

Through a combination of teamwork, communication and commercial awareness, you will build the skills and knowledge required for a successful career in finance, demonstrating ethical judgement, strategic thinking and creative problem-solving.

Addressing global challenges through our teaching, you will explore the social, ethical and global context in which finance operates, with a strong focus on sustainable finance and responsible investment, alongside the integration of finance within wider business.

Through hands-on experience with financial data platforms, exposure to live financial briefs and simulations, and the use of professional tools in our state-of-the-art Finance Lab, you will gain the skills, experience and confidence to begin an exciting career in finance.

Our Year in Industry, Year Abroad and Foundation Year course options give you the opportunity to tailor your study experience to your needs and career ambitions.

Modules

In Year 1, you will typically study areas including: Foundations of Financial Accounting; Analytical and Digital Skills.

In Year 2, you will typically study areas including: Financial Markets and Institutions; Investments: Assets; Equities and Bonds.

In Year 3, you will typically study areas including: Financial Market Efficiency; Financial Economics.

How to apply

Apply by
14 January

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:
N30X
Institution code:
S93
Campus name:
Bay Campus
Campus Code:
B

Points of entry

The following entry points are available for this course:

  • Year 1

International applicants

If you are an International Student, please visit our International pages for more information about entry requirements: http://www.swansea.ac.uk/international/students/requirements/

Open days

Entry requirements

UCAS Tariff
2 points

A level
BBB - ABB

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

Access to HE Diploma
D: 33 credits M: 9 credits

From a Business related Access Course.

International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme
32 - 33 points

A minimum of 5 in Standard Level English or 4 in Higher Level English.

WJEC Level 3 Advanced Skills Baccalaureate Wales

Swansea University accepts the Advanced Skills Baccalaureate Wales as fully equivalent to x1 A-Level.

Extended Project

We recognise the EPQ as an excellent indicator of success.

If you are predicted a grade B or above in the EPQ, you will receive an offer with a one
grade reduction, to include your EPQ with a grade B.

Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017)
H2, H2, H2, H2, H2, H3

This programme is only available to international applicants. All applications are considered on an individual basis, with GCSE grades, AS Level subjects and grades, work experience, references and personal statement taken into account. Variable offers are made dependent on subjects studied.

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.

UK applicants who meet course requirements are guaranteed a conditional offer. We assess applications on individual merit. We consider making reduced offers, eg. to Care Leavers or students with extenuating circumstances. We encourage you to disclose any relevant circumstances.

The Advanced Skills Baccalaureate Wales is considered as equivalent to one full A-Level and students can take x2 A-levels alongside this. EPQ students predicted Grade B or above will receive a one-grade offer reduction.

Learn more on the Swansea University 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.

Admissions teams consider various factors, including interviews, subject requirements, and entrance tests. Check all course entry requirements for eligibility.

Not enough data available

We are unable to show previous accepted grades for this course. This could be because the course is new, it's a postgraduate course, there isn't enough historical data, or the provider has opted out of sharing their entry grades data for this course - learn more.

Fees and funding

Tuition fees

No fee information has been provided for this course

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

For the latest fee information, please check the individual course page on our website. Our full range of programmes are listed here: https://www.swansea.ac.uk/undergraduate/courses/

Further information on tuition fees can be found here: https://www.swansea.ac.uk/undergraduate/fees-and-funding/tuition-fees/

Sponsorship information

You may be eligible for funding to help support your study.

To find out about scholarships and bursaries that are available, please visit the University’s scholarships and bursaries page: https://www.swansea.ac.uk/international-students/my-finances/international-scholarships/

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