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University degree

Finance

Swansea University
Qualification
Degree
Length
4 yrs
UK fees / yr
£9,535
Study
Full-time
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About this course

Learn about the theory and practice of modern finance, with a strong emphasis on ethical decision-making, to tackle today’s global challenges. International students that have already submitted a UCAS application should apply via our Clearing System. 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.

Could you get in?
The grades students arrived with
<48 pts4%
48-63 pts2%
64-79 pts6%
80-95 pts13%
96-111 pts21%
112-127 pts16%
128-143 pts12%
144-159 pts6%
160-175 pts8%
176-191 pts1%
192-207 pts2%
240+ pts1%
How they qualified
87% got in with alevel. The rest came in a mix of ways:
alevel87%
degree6%
otherHE4%
access1%
foundation1%
Could I get in? Try your grades
120 UCAS pts
Pay & prospects
86%
Continue past first year
94%
Student satisfaction
What graduates earn over time
£25,000
3 years on
£32,500
5 years on
What students say National Student Survey
94%
of students are satisfied with the course overall
Teaching90%
Assessment & feedback90%
Academic support87%
Well organised96%
Learning resources94%
Student community95%
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Where this degree can lead
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When you're ready, the full entry requirements and application are on Swansea University's own site.
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