The Finance with a Year Abroad BSc at the University of Leicester is designed for ambitious students eager to master the core theories, concepts, and practices of modern finance, with a particular emphasis on investments, data analytics, and trading. You will explore fundamental concepts in related disciplines, gaining the knowledge and skills to critically evaluate finance techniques and practices. Your first year provides a robust foundation in academic and study skills, alongside core subjects like Financial Accounting, Economics, and Statistics, shared with related BSc programmes, allowing for potential course transfers. This undergraduate degree offers a comprehensive pathway into the dynamic world of finance.
This full-time, on-campus BSc is studied over four years, including a dedicated Year Abroad, offering you an unparalleled international perspective. Throughout your degree, you will delve into modules such as Corporate Finance, Investment Management, Quantitative Finance, and FinTech, AI and Blockchain. You will develop your research capabilities through a significant final-year project, applying your analytical skills to complex financial challenges. You will graduate with a sophisticated understanding of financial markets and the practical expertise sought by leading financial institutions, consultancies, and global corporations.