BSc Finance (FinTech) with Placement Year

The BSc Finance and FinTech with Placement Year course offered by the University of Reading encompasses the understanding of financial theories alongside the acquisition of skills necessary to thrive in the ever-evolving financial services sector. The course offers a solid foundation in finance with an emphasis on Fintech, along with a year of industrial placement to garner practical industry experience.Course Content: The curriculum integrates core financial concepts with the emerging field of Fintech. Students will study aspects of Bitcoin and blockchain technology, robo-advisors, crowd funding, and peer to peer lending among others. This is complemented by traditional finance subjects such as Financial Markets, Investments, and Risk Management to provide a comprehensive understanding of the sector.Key Modules: Some of the key modules include Accounting, Management, Economics for Business, Principles of Marketing, Mathematical Techniques for Economics and Business, Introduction to Finance, Blockchain and Cryptocurrencies, Fintech Markets and Services, and Corporate Governance and Ethics.Accreditations: This course is accredited by major bodies like the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA), the Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales (ICAEW), and the Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA). This ensures that students are exposed to a curriculum that is aligned with professional standards and increases their recognition in the job market.Future Careers: Graduates from this programme find lucrative careers in a range of fields such as investment banking, financial planning, insurance, and risk management. Some have also entered into entrepreneurship, consulting and regulation roles, thanks to the versatile training provided.For more information on this course, please visit the official course page here.