Finance
Aston University, BirminghamCourse Overview
Offered by Aston University, Birmingham, the BSc (Hons) Finance provides a comprehensive undergraduate education in business and management. Based in Birmingham, England, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 4-year full-time structure. Is your end goal a fast-paced career, thriving in investment banking, training and research or working with start-ups? Course description Our BSc (Hons) Finance degree is a great choice for anybody looking to excel in the finance industry or wanting to master the fundamentals of trading techniques and investment management. The course is versatile and broad. You will unpack concepts, theories and models to develop an understanding of how they enable effective financial decision-making. International tuition fees are £23,500 per year, home/UK fees are £9,790 per year, and a minimum IELTS score of 6.5 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 85% student satisfaction rating, a median graduate salary of £30,000 within three years, a 90% continuation rate, and 80% of graduates in employment or further study.
What You'll Learn
Entry Requirements
📋 Academic Entry Requirements
| A-Level | BBB - BBC BBB: Standard offer // BBC: If the student is also presenting either Core Maths or Extended Project Qualification (EPQ) grade B // BBC: Contextual offer (Please see this webpage for more details - https://www.aston.ac.uk/undergraduate/contextual-offer-aston-ready) If the student is presenting Level 3 Core Maths at minimum grade B, this is acceptable in lieu of GCSE Maths B/5. |
| International Baccalaureate | 31 points 5,5,5 in 3 Higher Level subjects |
🗣️ English Language Requirements
| Test | Overall | L | R | W | S |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IELTS Academic | 6.5 | 5.5 | 5.5 | 6 | 5.5 |
L = Listening, R = Reading, W = Writing, S = Speaking
Tuition Fees & Funding
International Student Fee
£23,500
per year
Home Student Fee
£9,790
regulated fee
Scholarships available for eligible students
Fees shown are for current entry. Fees may increase annually in line with inflation.
Graduate Outcomes
Based on official HESA Graduate Outcomes survey data
💰 Graduate Salaries — Aston University, Birmingham
| Time After Graduation | Lower Quartile Salary | Median Salary | Upper Quartile Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15 months | £25,000 | £28,000 | £31,500 |
| 3 years | £24,000 | £30,000 | £38,000 |
| 5 years | £29,000 | £40,000 | £53,000 |
UK subject average: £28,000 — sector benchmark across all UK universities
Graduate Salary vs UK Subject Average
Salary trend: ↑ up £10,000 from year 3 to year 5
Salary figures are sourced from Discover Uni graduate outcomes data for this subject area at this provider (subject area: CAH17-01). These represent typical earnings and may not reflect this specific course. For official data, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.
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Student Satisfaction
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