BSc (Hons) Finance and Investment

The BSc (Hons) Finance and Investment degree at De Montfort University provides students with a comprehensive understanding of the financial services industry, including investment analysis, portfolio management, and risk management. The course covers a range of topics such as financial markets and institutions, financial planning and taxation, investment analysis and portfolio management, and international finance. Students will also gain practical experience through workshops and case studies, and have the opportunity to specialize in areas such as corporate finance, financial planning, or wealth management. This course is ideal for students who want to pursue a career in the financial services industry, including investment banks, asset management firms, and financial advisory firms.

Additional Information

This course is designed to provide students with a solid foundation in finance and investment principles, as well as practical skills in financial analysis and planning. The course is delivered by experienced academics and industry professionals, and students have access to state-of-the-art facilities and resources. In addition, the university offers a range of career support services to help students secure internships and jobs after graduation.

Unlock Your Future in Finance: Study at De Montfort University

De Montfort University is a leading institution for finance and investment education, with a strong reputation for producing well-rounded and highly employable graduates. The university's location in the vibrant city of Leicester provides students with access to a diverse range of financial institutions and industries, offering opportunities for internships, networking, and career development. Furthermore, the university's commitment to experiential learning and industry partnerships ensures that students gain practical skills and knowledge that are directly applicable in the workplace.

The Finance and Investment BSc course at DMU provides a rigorous academic approach to finance with a focus on practical skills and employability. Students will be equipped with the advanced technical skillset, knowledge, and professional attitude necessary to excel in a career in the financial sector. The course is a member of the Chartered Financial Analysts (CFA) Affiliation Program and our curriculum well prepares students to sit the CFA examinations to obtain one of the most reputable professional qualifications in the finance and investment industry.

On this course, you will develop a comprehensive understanding of finance through exploration of the connected disciplines of accounting and economics. This programme is ideal for those interested in a mathematical approach, where strong emphasis is placed on quantitative data. The use of important industry-standard commercial databases and software, such as Bloomberg, Thomson Reuters Eikon, Matlab, and Python, are integrated into teaching to bridge the theoretical and practical aspects of finance.

Innovative modules will introduce you to new methodologies – such as Artificial Intelligence and Financial Applications, where you will gain hands-on experience of using, evaluating, and even developing your own AI applications, to solve real-life problems.

Entry criteria

• A typical offer is 112 UCAS points from at least two A-Levels, or

• BTEC National Diploma/Extended Diploma at DMM

Plus five GCSEs at grades 4 or above, including English Language plus Mathematics or equivalent at a minimum of grade 5.

Alternative qualifications include:

• International Baccalaureate: 26+ points including a quantitative subject at SL or HL level

• QAA Access to Higher Education course not normally accepted as applicants will need to have studied a quantitative subject at A or AS Level equivalent in Maths, Physics or Statistics

20 Hours of Work permit weekly for international students.