BSc Finance (Sustainable Finance)

Explore the key concepts of financial sustainability, while preparing for a fast-paced finance career, with our BSc Finance (Sustainable Finance) degree.

Recent changes in finance – including the need to focus on sustainable investment and environmental principles – have necessitated change across the financial world. 

Develop the key skills and knowledge to meet these changes head-on, as you gain expertise in sustainable finance and business ethics. Your studies will be underpinned by core modules on the essentials of business and finance, giving you a thorough understanding of the financial sector. 

Experts from Henley Business School will introduce you to the: 

• fundamental principles of accounting, finance and economics
• quantitative techniques of finance
• role of finance in business and society
• ethics required to work in the finance industry.

As your studies progress, you’ll gain deeper knowledge of the core concepts of sustainable finance, including: 

• environmental economics
• corporate social responsibility
• responsible investment
• sustainability reporting.

You’ll learn through a combination of lectures, seminars, practical workshops, and self-guided study. This will provide the opportunity to discuss subject materials in an in-depth way with your lecturers and fellow students. 

The University of Reading is a CFA partner university. Within this partnership, a number of scholarships are offered towards CFA exams (partial fee reduction) for which students can apply. 

Choose BSc Finance (Sustainable Finance) at Henley Business School

• Ranked 19th in the UK for Accounting and Finance (The Times and The Sunday Times Good University Guide, 2020).
• Triple-accredited status from the UK, European and US accrediting bodies (AMBA, EQUIS and AACSB).

Flexible study options

After the first year of your BSc Finance (Sustainable Finance) degree, you will have the option to transfer to any of our other specialist pathways: 

• BSc Finance (Investments)
• BSc Finance (FinTech)­
• BSc Finance (International Business)­

Each pathway is designed to help you understand particular challenges within finance and how to respond to them.

If you choose to remain on the general degree course, you’ll still be offered a wide range of options in your second and final years – allowing you to tailor your learning to your individual interests.

All of our degrees are available as four-year options, with either a Placement Year or Study Year Abroad in the third year. 

Dedicated industry facilities with BSc Finance (Sustainable Finance)

Put your understanding of financial systems and capital markets into practice in our state-of-the-art dealing rooms, featuring computer trading simulations and financial modelling. 

A focus on employability

We are passionate about developing your personal skills alongside your business acumen. 

Our focus on self-development aims to prepare you for the external market – from internships and placements to full-time employment. The skills required to secure, and succeed, in future roles are embedded into the curriculum. 

For example, you will undertake a group project on portfolio management in your second year. Within this project, you’ll have the opportunity to put your quantitative skills and knowledge of investment analysis into practice, gain new experiences, and open yourself up to new ways of thinking.