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UndergraduateBachelor of Science (with Honours)UCAS: N300

Finance

University of Bristol
Bristol, England
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3 yearsDuration
£28,200Per Year (Intl)
£31,500Avg. Graduate Salary
78%Satisfaction

Course Overview

Offered by University of Bristol, the BSc (Hons) Finance provides a comprehensive undergraduate education in business and management. Based in Bristol, England, this Russell Group university offers a research-led approach to learning, with a 3-year full-time structure. Our core degree in Finance was designed by researchers with industry and regulatory experience to equip you with the skills necessary for a successful career in the financial services industry. You will also be well-placed to pursue careers in economic consultancy, government departments or market regulators, as well as specialist postgraduate studies. This course provides rigorous training in all areas of finance with a focus on the quantitative skills that are required in every aspect of real-world decision-making. International tuition fees are £28,200 per year, home/UK fees are £9,535 per year, and a minimum IELTS score of 6.5 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 78% student satisfaction rating, a median graduate salary of £40,500 within three years, a 81% continuation rate, and 75% of graduates in employment or further study.

What You'll Learn

Financial Mathematics and Quantitative Methods
Corporate Finance and Investment Appraisal
Financial Markets and Institutions
Financial Accounting and Analysis
Economics for Finance
Risk Management and Derivatives
Financial Technology and Innovation
Applied Finance Project
UCAS Code:N300
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
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Entry Requirements

📋 Academic Entry Requirements

A-Level

AAA - ABB

Standard offer: AAA including Mathematics, or A*AB including A in Mathematics. Contextual offer: ABB including Mathematics. Please visit: bristol.ac.uk/study/undergraduate/entry-requirements-qualifications/contextual-offers/ for more information about contextual offers.

International Baccalaureate

32 - 36 points

Standard offer: 36 points overall with 18 at Higher Level, including Mathematics with either 6 at Higher Level (either Analysis and Approaches or Applications and Interpretations) or 7 at Standard Level (Analysis and Approaches). Contextual offer: 32 points overall with 16 at Higher Level, including Mathematics with either 5 at Higher Level (either Analysis and Approaches or Applications and Interpretations) or 7 at Standard Level (Analysis and Approaches). Please visit: bristol.ac.uk/study/undergraduate/entry-requirements-qualifications/contextual-offers/ for more information about contextual offers.

🗣️ English Language Requirements

TestOverallLRWS
IELTS Academic6.56666

L = Listening, R = Reading, W = Writing, S = Speaking

Tuition Fees & Funding

International Student Fee

£28,200

per year

Total Course Cost (3 years)£84,600

Home Student Fee

£9,535

regulated fee

Scholarships available for eligible students

Fees shown are for current entry. Fees may increase annually in line with inflation.

📊 OFFICIAL UK DATA

Graduate Outcomes

Based on official HESA Graduate Outcomes survey data

💰 Graduate Salaries — University of Bristol

Time After GraduationLower Quartile SalaryMedian SalaryUpper Quartile Salary
15 months£30,000£31,500£35,000
3 years£32,500£40,500£50,000
5 years£47,000£56,000£75,000

UK subject average: £28,000 — sector benchmark across all UK universities

Graduate Salary vs UK Subject Average

This course
UK average
Salary 3 years after graduation 45% above UK average salary
This course
£40,500
UK average
£28,000
Salary 5 years after graduation 100% above UK average salary
This course
£56,000
UK average
£28,000

Salary trend: ↑ up £15,500 from year 3 to year 5

Official Data

Salary figures are sourced from Discover Uni graduate outcomes data for this subject area at this provider (subject area: CAH17-01-07). These represent typical earnings and may not reflect this specific course. For official data, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.

💼 Employment Breakdown

70%Working
5%Studying
10%Work & Study
5%Seeking Work
85%Professional Jobs
Official Data

Graduate employment outcomes are sourced directly from Discover Uni for this specific course and provider. For full details, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.

Student Satisfaction

Course-level data

National Student Survey (NSS) results — undergraduate final-year students only

Teaching on my course
78%
Learning opportunities
81%
Assessment and feedback
63%
Academic support
85%
Organisation and management
83%
Learning resources
85%
Student voice
78%
Continuation rate% students continuing to year 2
81%

National Student Survey via Discover Uni.

Official Data

Source: This specific course at this provider

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£1,450scholarship value
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About University of Bristol

University of Bristol offers Finance as part of its comprehensive programme offerings.

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