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BSc Finance (Sustainable Finance) with Study Year Abroad

  • UCAS code
    N372
  • A level offer
    ABB
  • Year of entry
    2024/25
  • Course duration
    Full Time:  4 Years
  • Year of entry
    2024/25
  • Course duration
    Full Time:  4 Years

Explore the key concepts of financial sustainability – and broaden your skills and experience by studying overseas – with our BSc Finance (Sustainable Finance) with Study Year Abroad degree.

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

This flexible, four-year degree develops 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. You’ll enrich this learning and broaden your life experience with an integrated Study Year Abroad.

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) with Study Year Abroad at Henley Business School

  • Ranked in the top 25 in the UK for Accounting and Finance (23rd in The Times and The Sunday Times Good University Guide, 2024).
  • 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) with Study Year Abroad 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.

We also offer two other variations of this course: BSc Finance (Sustainable Finance), a three-year course; and BSc Finance (Sustainable Finance) with Placement Year, a four-year course with a year spent on work placement instead of abroad.

Dedicated industry facilities with BSc Finance (Sustainable Finance) with Study Year Abroad

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.

Study Year Abroad

In your third year, you’ll have the opportunity to continue your studies at one of our overseas partner universities.

We’ll help you decide where to go and for how long, guide you through the application process, and support you when you’re abroad.

To find out more about the benefits of studying abroad, and discover where you could go, visit the Study Abroad website.

Overview

Explore the key concepts of financial sustainability – and broaden your skills and experience by studying overseas – with our BSc Finance (Sustainable Finance) with Study Year Abroad degree.

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

This flexible, four-year degree develops 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. You’ll enrich this learning and broaden your life experience with an integrated Study Year Abroad.

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) with Study Year Abroad at Henley Business School

  • Ranked in the top 25 in the UK for Accounting and Finance (23rd in The Times and The Sunday Times Good University Guide, 2024).
  • 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) with Study Year Abroad 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.

We also offer two other variations of this course: BSc Finance (Sustainable Finance), a three-year course; and BSc Finance (Sustainable Finance) with Placement Year, a four-year course with a year spent on work placement instead of abroad.

Dedicated industry facilities with BSc Finance (Sustainable Finance) with Study Year Abroad

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.

Study Year Abroad

In your third year, you’ll have the opportunity to continue your studies at one of our overseas partner universities.

We’ll help you decide where to go and for how long, guide you through the application process, and support you when you’re abroad.

To find out more about the benefits of studying abroad, and discover where you could go, visit the Study Abroad website.

Entry requirements A Level ABB

Select Reading as your firm choice on UCAS and we'll guarantee you a place even if you don't quite meet your offer. For details, see our firm choice scheme.

Our typical offers are expressed in terms of A level, BTEC and International Baccalaureate requirements. However, we also accept many other qualifications.

Typical offer

ABB including B at A level or AS level Maths

International Baccalaureate

32 points overall including minimum 5 in Maths and 4 in English at standard level

GCSE

English at grade B (5)

BTEC Extended Diploma

Not accepted unless studied alongside A level or AS level Maths (the BTEC Extended Diploma cannot be accepted on its own to cover the Maths subject requirement).

English language requirements

IELTS 6.5, with no component below 5.5

For information on other English language qualifications, please visit our international student pages.

Alternative entry requirements for International and EU students

For country specific entry requirements look at entry requirements by country.

International Foundation Programme

If you are an international or EU student and do not meet the requirements for direct entry to your chosen degree you can join the University of Reading’s International Foundation Programme. Successful completion of this 1 year programme guarantees you a place on your chosen undergraduate degree. English language requirements start as low as IELTS 4.5 depending on progression degree and start date.

  • Learn more about our International Foundation programme

Pre-sessional English language programme

If you need to improve your English language score you can take a pre-sessional English course prior to entry onto your degree.

  • Find out the English language requirements for our courses and our pre-sessional English programme

Structure

  • Modules

We will be updating this page with module information over the coming weeks. You can also register your details with us to receive information about your course of interest and study and life at the University of Reading.

Fees

New UK/Republic of Ireland students: £9,250*

New international students: £27,650

*UK/Republic of Ireland fee changes

UK/Republic of Ireland undergraduate tuition fees are regulated by the UK government. These fees are subject to parliamentary approval and any decision on raising the tuition fees cap for new UK students would require the formal approval of both Houses of Parliament before it becomes law.

EU student fees

With effect from 1 August 2021, new EU students will pay international tuition fees. For exceptions, please read the UK government’s guidance for EU students.

Year abroad fees

If you spend a full year abroad, you will only pay 15% of your usual tuition fee for that year. For more information, please see our fees and funding pages or contact studyabroad@reading.ac.uk.

Additional Costs

These course fees cover the cost of your tuition. Some courses will require additional payments for field trips and extra resources. You will also need to budget for your accommodation and living costs. See our information on living costs for more details.

Financial support for your studies

You may be eligible for a scholarship or bursary to help pay for your study. Students from the UK and other EU countries may also be eligible for a student loan to help cover these costs. See our fees and funding information for more information on what's available.

Careers

Careers for BSc Finance (Sustainable Finance) with Study Year Abroad graduates

The skills and knowledge you acquire from your degree in finance will be applicable to, and provide a route into, many areas:

  • Asset management
  • Banking and investment banking
  • Consultancy
  • Finance
  • Sustainable fund management
  • Environmental project management
  • Corporate governance.

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