Finance

Finance is the discipline concerned with how individuals, companies, and governments manage money, make investment decisions, and balance risk against return. It encompasses corporate finance, investment management, financial markets, banking, and the regulatory environment in which all these activities take place. Finance professionals are involved in some of the most consequential decisions in commercial life, from how companies raise capital and make acquisitions to how savings are invested and risks are managed.

At the University of Westminster, this three-year full-time programme has been designed with direct input from financial firms and companies, reflecting a commitment to combining theoretical understanding with practical relevance. You will study modern financial theories alongside the way companies actually make investment, financing, and acquisition decisions, developing a deep understanding of both the conceptual foundations and the real-world applications of finance. The programme includes a sandwich placement year, a year abroad, and work placements, giving you direct professional experience in the financial sector and international exposure that are both highly valued by employers in an industry that is fundamentally global.

You will graduate prepared for a career in the dynamic and heavily regulated world of financial services.

Finance graduates are employed in investment banking, asset management, corporate finance, financial planning, risk management, treasury, insurance, and financial consulting. The London location of Westminster is a significant advantage, giving you access to one of the world's most important financial centres. Many graduates go on to professional qualifications with the Chartered Financial Analyst Institute or other financial professional bodies.

Postgraduate study in finance, investment management, or an MBA is a natural route for those who wish to develop their expertise or move into more senior roles.