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Clearing - How to apply

What is Clearing?

Each year, universities may have spaces left on their courses after the application window has closed in June.

UCAS Clearing is your opportunity to snap up one of these places, even if you didn't apply to the university prior to the June deadline.

It also gives you a second chance to go to university if you didn't get the grades you needed for your firm and insurance offers.

How do I get in touch?

Our Clearing entry requirements may differ from those advertised. Please contact our friendly advisers to find out if you’re eligible for a place. You can get in touch through our hotlines: 

• For domestic students please call us on 0800 073 5050
• If you’re an International student calling from outside the UK, call: +44 191 222 5000

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This course is not available in Clearing 2025.

This means there are no spaces available for Clearing 2025. If you can't find vacancies in your original course or subject area, try exploring other subjects in a related field.

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Course overview

Our varied and flexible Finance BSc will equip you with a wide range of career-enhancing skills and expose you to diverse experiences.

The curriculum is driven by the latest developments in financial theory and empirical findings. It is designed and taught by faculty who lead the way in finance research. You will also benefit from teaching by industry professionals and professionally qualified staff.

You will develop a working knowledge of a broad and diverse range of areas in finance, including:

• financial markets
• banking
• corporate finance
• financial analysis

Our offering constantly evolves to remain in step with the changing landscape of finance. This includes coverage of:

• FinTech
• green finance
• sustainability
• cryptocurrencies

As a result, you will develop in-depth knowledge of a wide variety of finance-related domains. You'll be able to approach real-world challenges creatively, working both individually and as part of a team.

We offer a range of optional modules, so you can tailor your academic journey to your own personal interests.

The Finance BSc programme is delivered by the Finance Subject Group. You can read more about our educational offering, research, real-world impact and academics on our subject group page.

Download information about this course as a PDF

Quality and ranking

Professional accreditation and recognition

Professional accreditation review and recognition of professional qualifications in Europe

Professional accreditations are reviewed regularly by professional bodies to ensure they meet the latest industry practices and regulatory standards. This keeps your degree rigorous, relevant, and highly valued by employers, providing a clear pathway into your chosen career.

If you are studying an accredited degree and considering a career in Europe after graduation, it is important to stay informed about international standards. The best resource for current information is the .

This official resource provides essential details on:

• whether your profession is regulated in another country.
• the specific steps you need to take to practice abroad.
• which organisations you should contact to begin the process.

Modules and learning

Modules

The information below is intended to provide an example of what you will study.

Most degrees are divided into stages. Each stage lasts for one academic year, and you'll complete modules totalling 120 credits by the end of each stage. 

Full details of the modules on offer will be published through the Programme Regulations and Specifications ahead of each academic year. This usually happens in May.

Our teaching is informed by research. Course content may change periodically to reflect developments in the discipline, the requirements of external bodies and partners, and student feedback.

The first year gives you ample opportunities to develop a broad perspective on financial issues and the wider context. As well as learning about finance and accounting, you will:

• explore the economic and legal context in which financial markets and institutions operate
• gain insights into managing business enterprises
• study empirical methods as a key skillset in finance

All candidates shall take the following compulsory modules:

Compulsory Modules	Credits
Introduction to Financial Accounting	20
Introduction to Management Accounting and Finance	20
Introductory Quantitative Methods and Digital Skills	20
Sustainability and Ethics	20
Introductory Economics	20
Introduction to Business Law	20
Placement and Study Abroad Info Sessions (Stage 1)	0

In the second year, you will be able to focus on financial markets and institutions. You will also further explore financial decision-making within non-financial companies. You'll learn how to analyse financial information and to value companies. Further optional modules allow you to:

• explore how companies make strategic decisions
• how financial information is gathered and processed within organisations to support decision-making
• how diverse economics structures and processes affect corporate and financial choices

All candidates shall take the following compulsory modules: 

Compulsory Modules	Credits
Asset Pricing and Portfolio Investment	20
Money and Banking	20
Responsible Corporate Finance	20
Understanding Company Accounts	20
Placement and Study Abroad Info Sessions (Stage 2)	0

All candidates (except second year direct entrants taking LAW1054) shall take two 20 credit optional modules from the following list:

Optional Modules	Credits
Managerial and Business Economics	20
Financial Control	20
Intermediate Financial Accounting	20
Strategic Business Analysis	20
Auditing	20

In the final year, you will build on the knowledge and skills from previous stages. Taking a deeper dive into diverse domains of Finance, you will explore:

• how financial derivatives work
• the types of risks banks face and how to manage them
• how irrational behaviours and emotions can lead to poor decision-making
• the avenues to identify and mitigate the resulting inefficiencies

You will also gain insights into areas such as:

• FinTech
• cryptocurrencies
• green finance and sustainability
• private equity and venture capital
• other new and emerging financial areas

Under academic guidance, you will conduct an empirical project. This will further develop your skills in quantitative data analysis and project management. Optional modules give you further opportunities to build deeper knowledge of:

• accounting
• financial management
• taxation
• auditing

All candidates shall take the following compulsory modules:

Compulsory Modules	Credits
Issues in Behavioural Finance	20
Derivative Markets	20
Financial Institutions: Measuring and Managing Financial Risks	20
Advanced Topics in Finance	20
Empirical Project in Finance	20

All candidates shall take 20 credits of optional modules normally selected from the following list:

Optional Modules	Credits
Advanced Financial Accounting and Reporting	20
Management Accounting	20
International Financial Management	20
Taxation	20

Information about these graphs

We base these figures and graphs on the most up-to-date information available to us. They are based on the modules chosen by our students in 2025-26.

Teaching time is made up of:

• scheduled learning and teaching activities. These are timetabled activities with a member of staff present.
• structured guided learning. These are activities developed by staff to support engagement with module learning. Students or groups of students undertake these activities without direct staff participation or supervision

Teaching and assessment

Teaching methods

Most of your course will be delivered through lectures, seminars and workshops.

Seminars form a more important part of your education in later stages, and help build our learning community, where you'll debate with peers and refine your ideas.

Assessment methods

You'll be assessed through a combination of:

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  Assessments

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  Assignments – written or fieldwork

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  Coursework

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  Dissertation or research project

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  Essays

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  Examinations – practical or online

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  Group work

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  Presentations

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  Projects

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  Reports

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  Seminar tasks/exercises

Skills and experience

You will have the opportunity to gain experience through:

• industry visits 
• exploring methods for data analysis 
• analysing real-world financial data

Real business skills

You will develop real-world business skills through our engaging course activities. You can:

• dive into case studies
• analyse real financial data
• participate in extracurricular career development opportunities

As well as developing in-depth subject knowledge, you will also master a set of valuable transferable skills, such as:

• numeracy and data analysis
• communication
• analytical skills
• logical and critical thinking
• teamwork
• project management
• attention to detail

Research skills

Build essential research skills through this course. You will be able to:

• learn methods for data analysis
• explore real-world financial data
• engage with academic literature to deepen your understanding

Opportunities

Study abroad

Experience life in another country by choosing to study abroad as part of your degree. You’ll be encouraged to embrace fun and challenging experiences, make connections with new communities and graduate as a globally aware professional, ready for your future.

You may choose to spend a year abroad as part of your degree in one of our partner institutions. If you choose to study abroad, it will extend your degree by a year.

Find out more about study abroad

Work placements

Get career ready with a work placement and graduate as a confident professional in your field.

Work placements enable you to spend 9 to 12 months working in an organisation either in the UK or internationally. They are a great opportunity to:

• gain first-hand experience of working in the sector
• put your learning into practice
• develop your professional expertise
• start building your professional network

Our dedicated team can help you apply for a suitable work placement and provide ongoing support during your experience.

Key information

• Work placements take place between Stages Two and Three
• If you choose to take a work placement, it will extend your degree by a year
• Placements are subject to availability and must be sourced by the student

Find out more about work placements

Your future

Our BSc Finance programme will prepare you for a wide range of roles across the financial sector and beyond.

Typical employment destinations include:

• commercial and investment banking
• asset management
• wealth management/private banking
• securities trading and brokering
• consultancy
• financial risk management
• financial analysis
• FinTech

Careers support

Our Careers Service is one of the largest and best in the country, and we have strong links with employers. We provide an extensive range of opportunities to all students through our ncl+ initiative.

Visit our Careers Service website

Facilities and environment

Facilities

Ãå±±½ûµØ Business School is one of the largest Schools in the University. We have over 4,000 students from over 85 countries. This valuable community extends beyond our current students to include:

• regional, national and international leaders
• over 37,000 alumni in our network, spanning 152 countries
• leading professional and academics who are experts in their field
• businesses and partners in academe

The Business School is the gateway to -  a landmark 24 acre hybrid city quarter. It brings together researchers, business and communities with the purpose of helping families, communities and cities around the world live healthier, longer, smarter, and easier lives.

We have two buildings – the Business School and the Frederick Douglass Centre (FDC). Both offer a range of purpose-build facilities, including.

• computer clusters housing over 120 PCs, plus open IT spaces for laptops
• seven large lecture theatres, plus a 750-seat auditorium – the largest in the University
• 25 seminar and teaching spaces, many with flexible furniture to accommodate learning
• a dedicated Student Hub and Quiet Space, providing a mix of space for group work, individual study, or quiet study
• study pods, some with wall mounted screens, and bookable rooms for working in groups or individually
• a contemporary café, refurbished in 2025
• two dedicated hubs for employability support and events
• a Bloomberg lab with over 20 terminals, so you can experience a real trading room floor
• Experimental and Behavioural Economics Lab, a state-of-the-art research facility for conducting studies in experimental economics and economic psychology
• a flexible conference room with panoramic views across the city and St. James’ Park, which doubles up as a large flexible teaching space

Accessibility

The Business School values individual differences and the diversity this brings. Our buildings are accessible and user friendly. We have a range of adjustments that can support you when moving around our buildings, such as lifts and accessible toilets. The FDC also offers gender-neutral toilets.

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Support

Your teaching and learning is supported by Canvas. Canvas is a Virtual Learning Environment (VLE). You'll use Canvas to submit your assignments and access your:

• module handbooks
• course materials
• groups
• course announcements and notifications
• written feedback

Throughout your studies, you’ll have access to support from:

• peer mentors – fellow students who can help you settle in and answer any questions you have.
• academics
• personal tutor – an academic member of staff to support with academic and personal issues
• our University Student Services Team
• student representatives
• wellbeing colleagues
• employability, graduate outcomes and placement and study abroad teams

Tuition fees and scholarships

Tuition fees for academic year 2026-2027

Qualification: BSc Honours
Home students full time 3-4 years	Tuition fees (Year 1) £9,790
International students full time 3-4 years	Tuition fees (Year 1) 25,750

Home Fee Students

Tuition fees are payable for each year of your course. These fee limits can change each academic year and are set by the government.  

Our full-time undergraduate fees for home-fee paying students are: 

• £9,790 in 2026/27 
• £10,050 in 2027/28 

These fees apply to new and continuing students in each academic year. 

As a general principle, you should expect the tuition fee to increase in each subsequent academic year of your course, subject to government regulations on fee increases and in line with inflation.

Read more about fees and funding

International Fee Students

Depending on your residency history, if you’re a student from the EU, other EEA or a Swiss national, with settled or pre-settled status under the EU Settlement Scheme, you’ll normally pay the ‘Home’ tuition fee rate and may be eligible for Student Finance England support.

EU students without settled or pre-settled status will normally be charged fees at the ‘International’ rate and will not be eligible for Student Finance England support.

If you are unsure of your fee status, check out the latest guidance .

As a general principle, you should expect the tuition fee to increase in each subsequent academic year of your course, subject to government regulations on fee increases and in line with inflation.

Read more about fees and funding

Scholarships

We support our EU and international students by providing a generous range of Vice-Chancellor's automatic and merit-based scholarships. See our undergraduate scholarship page for more information.

Year abroad and additional costs

For programmes where you can spend a year on a work placement or studying abroad, you will receive a significant fee reduction for that year. 

Some of our degrees involve additional costs which are not covered by your tuition fees.

Scholarships

Find out more about:

• scholarships for UK, EU and international students
• Student Loans and Government financial support for UK and EU students

How to apply

Apply through UCAS

To apply for undergraduate study at Ãå±±½ûµØ, you must use the online application system managed by the Universities and Colleges Admissions Service (UCAS). All UK schools and colleges, and a small number of EU and international establishments, are registered with UCAS. You will need:

• the UCAS name and institution codes for Ãå±±½ûµØ (NEWC/N21)
• the UCAS code for the course you want to apply for
• the UCAS 'buzzword' for your school or college

If you are applying independently, or are applying from a school or college which is not registered to manage applications, you will still use the Apply system. You will not need a buzzword.

International students can apply through an agent

International students often apply to us through an agent. Have a look at our recommended agents and get in touch with them.

Visit our International pages