Bachelor in Bsc Finance With Work Placement

Tuition fees for Bachelor in Bsc Finance With Work Placement are 28,800 GBP per year.

Housed within the School of Management’s state-of-the-art building, which features an open-plan design specifically intended to foster collaboration and networking, this programme immerses you in the rigorous world of financial analysis and corporate strategy. You will move beyond theory, engaging with modules like Investment and Trading Simulation and Programming for Data Science, which are designed to mirror the technical demands of modern financial institutions.

This course is specifically tailored for students who want to bridge the gap between academic research and professional practice. By integrating a dedicated work placement year, you gain the opportunity to apply your knowledge in real-world settings—recent students have secured roles at major firms such as Deloitte, Goldman Sachs, and PwC. Throughout your studies, you will be supported by a Professional Development Programme (PDP) that provides intensive training in application writing, interview techniques, and aptitude testing, ensuring you are prepared to hit the ground running in a competitive global market.

Integrated Professional Development

A distinctive feature of the Bath experience is the emphasis on employability from day one. You will learn from academic staff whose research directly informs the curriculum, ensuring your studies remain relevant to current industry shifts. The final year culminates in an Individual Project, allowing you to conduct an in-depth investigation into a finance-related research question, providing a capstone experience that demonstrates your analytical expertise to future employers.

The University of Bath, founded in 1966 on Claverton Down in Bath, United Kingdom, combines a compact campus with a strong reputation for research and teaching excellence. With about 19,041 students and more than 6,000 international students, Bath is well regarded across national rankings and is known for high-quality science, engineering and management programs. The university's Royal Charter underpins academic autonomy and an ambition to strengthen its global position among leading research-led institutions.

Teaching and research are treated equally at Bath, with practical placements and employer links central to the student experience. The university offers nearly 293 programs across undergraduate and postgraduate levels, emphasising applied research with measurable impact. Strong industry partnerships mean many degrees include year-long placements or internships, helping students build professional networks and improve employability. Research centres focus on advanced engineering, health and sustainability, and cross-disciplinary projects provide international collaboration opportunities and graduate research roles.

Life in Bath blends historic architecture and modern campus facilities, and the city offers a welcoming environment with good transport links to London and the southwest. Support services for international students include orientation, language help and visa guidance, while active student societies and labs foster a collaborative community. Accommodation options range from halls to private housing, and prospective international applicants should explore scholarships, placement options and the careers service early to plan a strong application.