Prepare for a fast-paced career in the world of financial technology – and gain valuable real-world experience – with our BSc Finance (FinTech) with Placement Year degree. FinTech is a rapidly expanding sector within the financial industry. You’ll study the core concepts and practises of financial technology, and learn how technological advances have necessitated change throughout the industry. This four-year course develops the knowledge and skills to meet these changes head-on, as you acquire a deep understanding of finance and financial services. You’ll also gain expertise in programming and financial applications, and learn how to apply your technological skills to real-world problems. An integrated Placement Year provides a fantastic opportunity to put your skills into practice in preparation for your future career. Experts from from Henley Business School will introduce you to the: - fundamental principles of accounting, finance and economics - quantitative techniques of finance - role of finance in business and society - ethics required to work in the finance industry. As your studies progress, you’ll explore the key concepts of financial technology, including: - the management of information systems - programming for finance - digital business - cryptocurrencies. You’ll learn through a combination of lectures, seminars, practical workshops, and self-guided study. This will provide the opportunity to discuss subject materials in an in-depth way with your lecturers and fellow students. The University of Reading is a CFA partner university. Within this partnership, a number of scholarships are offered towards CFA exams (partial fee reduction) for which students can apply. **Choose BSc Finance (FinTech) with Placement Year at Henley Business School** Ranked 19th in the UK for Accounting and Finance (The Times and The Sunday Times Good University Guide, 2020). Triple-accredited status from the UK, European and US accrediting bodies (AMBA, EQUIS and AACSB). **Flexible study options** After the first year of your BSc Finance (FinTech) with Placement Year degree, you’ll have the option to transfer to any of our other specialist pathways: - BSc Finance (Investments) - BSc Finance (Sustainable Finance) - BSc Finance (International Business) Each pathway is designed to help you understand particular challenges within finance and how to respond to them. If you choose to remain on the general degree course, you’ll still be offered a wide range of options in your second and final years – allowing you to tailor your learning to your individual interests. We also offer two other variations of this course: BSc Finance (FinTech), a three-year course without a Placement Year; and BSc Finance (FinTech) with Study Year Abroad, a four-year course with a year studying overseas instead of on placement. **Dedicated industry facilities with BSc Finance (FinTech) with Placement Year** Put your understanding of financial systems and capital markets into practice in our state-of-the-art dealing rooms, featuring computer trading simulations and financial modelling. **Placement Year in industry** In your third year, you’ll have the opportunity to gain valuable experience in a real-world setting with our Work Placement module. We will support you to find and secure a placement that’s right for you. An industry placement can be an excellent way to: - deepen your knowledge and develop new skills - build a network of industry contacts - boost your employability with new experiences. **A focus on employability** In addition to your Placement Year, we ensure the personal skills required to secure, and succeed in, future roles are embedded in the curriculum. **Careers for BSc Finance (FinTech) with Placement Year graduates** Your degree will provide a route into: - Financial technology - Banking and investment banking - Consultancy - Finance - IT - Start-ups - Asset management.

Sample modules may include: Introductory Finance/Trading Simulation I Management of Risk Portfolio Management Fintech and Cryptocurrencies Ethics in Investment Management Check our website for more details of the course structure.

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26 January This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.

Course code: N361

Institution code: R12

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Year 1

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Contextual offers for this programme are typically two grades beneath our standard entry requirement, e.g. BBC including A level or AS level Mathematics at grade B.

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Student satisfaction : 89%

Employment after 15 months (Most common jobs): 90%

Go onto work and study: 95%

England	9250.0	Year 1
Northern Ireland	9250.0	Year 1
Scotland	9250.0	Year 1
Wales	9250.0	Year 1
Channel Islands	9250.0	Year 1
Republic of Ireland	9250.0	Year 1
EU	23700.0	Year 1
International	23700.0	Year 1

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