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Teesside University

UCAS Code: N30F | Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)

Entry requirements

GCSE/National 4/National 5

GCSE Mathematics at grade 4 (or C) or equivalent.

UCAS Tariff

80-104

From any combination of recognised Level 3 qualifications.

About this course

Course option

3years

Distance learning (full-time) | 2026

Subjects

Finance

Investment

**Course overview**: Finance is a rapidly evolving, global field brimming with opportunities. This course develops your understanding of global trade, financial markets, investment portfolio management, financial services, and the impact of new technology and derivative instruments on the industry.

The course has been crafted with industry partners, ensuring that you acquire practical, industry-relevant skills essential for success in the finance sector.

You will explore the effects of emerging financial technologies and the growing influence of sustainability factors on investment choices. Engage with real-time financial data, undertaking an extensive data analysis project and using cutting-edge datasets to gain hands-on experience.

London Stock Exchange Group (LSEG) Workspace
Use fast, lightweight and user-friendly web technology to enhance your learning experience. Stay ahead of your peers with access to high-quality data, news and content. Please note: to access this software, you will need to undertake training with your tutor.

**After the course**: You are equipped with the knowledge and skills needed to excel in a diverse range of career paths, making you a valuable asset in the world of finance. This course opens to career opportunities such as banker, financial advisor, financial analyst, fund manager, insurance specialist, risk analyst, pension fund manager, retirement strategist, researcher or valuation expert.

The Uni

Course location:

Online

Department:

Business

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What students say

How do students rate their degree experience?

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Finance

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Who studies this subject and how do they get on?

84%
UK students
16%
International students
47%
Male students
53%
Female students
74%
2:1 or above
14%
First year drop out rate

Most popular A-Levels studied (and grade achieved)

C
D
D

After graduation

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Finance

What are graduates doing after six months?

This is what graduates told us they were doing (and earning), shortly after completing their course. We've crunched the numbers to show you if these immediate prospects are high, medium or low, compared to those studying this subject/s at other universities.

£24,000
low
Average annual salary
83%
low
Employed or in further education
63%
med
Employed in a role where degree was essential or beneficial

Top job areas of graduates

20%
Sales, marketing and related associate professionals
13%
Business, finance and related associate professionals
9%
Business, research and administrative professionals

Over 2,000 students graduated with a degree in finance in 2015, and a sign of the strength of the finance industry, numbers are on the up. Over half of finance graduates go into the finance industry, with accountancy and financial advice roles particularly popular. It's also quite common for finance graduates to go into jobs which require you to take more training and gain professional qualifications — finance graduates who take further study are more likely to be studying accountancy than finance. About a third of graduates start their careers in London - but Glasgow, Manchester and Birmingham are other popular locations for finance graduates to work.

What about your long term prospects?

Looking further ahead, below is a rough guide for what graduates went on to earn.

Finance

The graph shows median earnings of graduates who achieved a degree in this subject area one, three and five years after graduating from here.

£23k

£23k

£22k

£22k

£26k

£26k

Note: this data only looks at employees (and not those who are self-employed or also studying) and covers a broad sample of graduates and the various paths they've taken, which might not always be a direct result of their degree.

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Post-six month graduation stats:

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It offers a snapshot of what grads went on to do six months later, what they were earning on average, and whether they felt their degree helped them obtain a 'graduate role'. We calculate a mean rating to indicate if this is high, medium or low compared to other universities.

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