Bachelor in Finance BSc

Tuition comes to 22,500 GBP per year, while applications for the Sep 2027 intake close on Aug 31, 2027.

Aston Business School, ranked among the top 1% of business schools globally with the prestigious 'triple-crown' accreditation (AACSB, AMBA, and EQUIS), provides a career-focused environment for aspiring finance professionals. This BSc (Hons) Finance programme is engineered for students who thrive on analytical challenges, offering a rigorous exploration of investment management, corporate finance, and banking within the vibrant hub of Birmingham.

Industry-Integrated Learning

What sets this programme apart is its deep integration with professional bodies and industry technology. Students gain hands-on experience using Bloomberg trading terminals and benefit from an Adobe Creative Campus environment. The curriculum is not just theoretical; it is built in partnership with the CFA Institute, and offers pathways to exemptions from ACCA, CIMA, and CII certifications. With a compulsory placement year, the programme ensures that graduates are not only academically proficient but also possess the practical, 'power skills' required by global employers like Barclays, Amazon, and JCB.

Aston University in Birmingham is a career-focused public research university with a central campus and a long tradition of linking education to industry. Founded from technical roots in 1895, Aston combines academic study with practical experience and is known for strong employability outcomes. The urban campus places students close to business, cultural and transport hubs, and a multicultural student community contributes to a friendly, supportive atmosphere.

Aston emphasises applied learning, professional placements and partnerships with employers, so many programmes integrate a placement year or live industry projects. Facilities include modern lecture spaces, specialised labs and student services that support academic success and wellbeing. Small-group teaching and strong student support ensure international students have access to language help, academic workshops and career guidance tailored to the UK labour market.

Student life blends campus convenience with Birmingham’s vibrant cultural scene, offering clubs, societies and volunteer opportunities to build networks and practical skills. The university’s careers team helps with CVs, internships and graduate recruitment, while accommodation and welfare services ease the transition to study in the UK. Applicants should explore course accreditation, placement options and scholarship possibilities early, and connect with Aston’s international advisers to plan applications and arrival logistics.