Finance with Foundation Year BSc Finance with Foundation Year BSc, 4-5 years

University of Leicester; Leicester; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading UK university is offering a BSc in Finance with Foundation Year aimed at students needing additional preparation for university entry. The program includes a focus on practical finance skills, investment strategies, and data analytics. Students will benefit from opportunities for a Year in Industry to gain real-world experience, personal tutoring, and dedicated careers support. Ideal candidates will demonstrate an eagerness to engage in finance-related education and possess the necessary English proficiency.

Benefits

Access to state-of-the-art learning facilities

Personalized support from Careers and Employability Team

Qualifications

• IELTS 6.5 or equivalent if first language is not English.
• Capability to engage with academic content and practical finance concepts.

Responsibilities

• Learn fundamentals of finance, accounting, and management.
• Participate in a Year in Industry for practical experience.
• Develop independent learning skills and work on projects.

Education

Foundation Year

BSc in Finance

Job description

On our BSc Finance degree you will learn the main theories, concepts, and practices related to finance, as well as appreciate fundamental concepts in related disciplines. The course provides hands-on coverage of practical finance with a focus on investments, data analytics and trading. In addition you will have the opportunity to improve your professional skills. You will gain knowledge and skills to appreciate and critique finance techniques and practices. The close relationship between research and teaching, as well as the practical focus of delivery are great advantages of studying with us. You will be taught by active and renowned researchers and academics who have professional practical experience in the accounting and finance sector. In the first year of this course you will be working towards passing a foundation year (year 0), which will enable automatic progression onto year one of BSc in Finance. Our integrated Business Foundation year degrees are aimed at students who wish to study a business-related subject but don't have the traditional entry requirements. The course is run on the University of Leicester campus like any other, and you will be studying alongside other students who applied for, and slightly missed out on, a place on a course similar to yours. You will be taught by our expert academic staff from across all areas of the School of Business. The course strongly emphasises the development of essential professional and personal skills, which are necessary throughout your studies and beyond. During your foundation year you will join our student community and be able to enjoy all aspects of the University of Leicester and School of Business student experience. You will be able to join the Students' Union, use our academic and leisure facilities, live in our accommodation and access all our support services. You will have a dedicated personal tutor to support you through your foundation year., Whatever your career aspirations are there are specially designed programmes and activities at Leicester that will support you in gaining the right skills, experiences and industry links you will need. Employability is embedded in our courses with all offering a year in industry opportunity. You'll be support by a dedicated School of Business Careers and Employability Team who offer business-specific careers events, industry speakers, and bespoke support and advice to help you achieve your graduate ambitions. Get career-ready at Leicester with guidance from our award-winning Careers and Employability Service. We're here to give you a lifetime offer of support, even after graduation. Our team of specialist careers advisers and mentors will help you every step of the way. From supporting you with CVs and interviews, to volunteering opportunities and placements, we're here to help you reach your professional goals., In your first year you will learn about the foundations of finance, accounting, management and economics, and being to acquire the basic statistical skills to prepare you for your dissertation or research project in your final year. The modules that you take this year will provide you with a solid base for the more specialised modules of your second and final years., A variety of teaching methods are used with the aim of creating a stimulating environment in which you are encouraged to develop your learning skills and to actively engage and participate in your learning process. Lectures will provide you with the framework and foundational knowledge for each module, whilst seminars, held in smaller groups, provide you with the opportunity to discuss key ideas with your tutors and classmates. Assessment methods varied to allow you to develop a range of academic and transferable skills throughout your programme and these include individual essays, examinations, presentations and group activities.Independent learning When not attending lectures, seminars or other timetabled sessions you will be expected to continue learning independently through self-study. Typically, this will involve reading journal articles and books, working on individual and group projects, undertaking research in the library, preparing coursework assignments and presentations, and preparing for exams. To help with your independent learning, you can access the Library and our social study spaces in halls of residence. Your contact hours will depend on the option modules you select. You can see details of the contact hours on individual module pages., You will be taught by an experienced teaching team whose expertise and knowledge are closely matched to the content of the modules on the course. PhD research students who have undertaken teacher training may also contribute to the teaching of seminars under the supervision of the module leader. Our teaching is informed by the research we do. You can learn more about our staff by visiting our staff profiles.

Finance with Foundation Year BSc Finance with Foundation Year BScFinance with Foundation Year BSc, 4-5 years If you would love to study finance here at Leicester, but don't quite have the entry requirements, this Foundation Year degree is your path to making it happen., IELTS 6.5 or equivalent. If your first language is not English, you may need to provide evidence of your English language ability. If you do not yet meet our requirements, our English Language Teaching Unit (ELTU) offers a range of courses to help you to improve your English to the necessary standard., On a ULSB course you have the option of spending a year gaining work experience on an industry placement or studying abroad at one of our partner institutions. Alternatively you can continue studying and complete your degree in three years (four years if you completed a foundation year)., Course Finance with Foundation Year Qualification BSc Duration 4 years Attendance Full-time UCAS Code N399 Availability How to apply Course Finance with Foundation Year with Year Abroad Qualification BSc Duration 5 years Attendance Full-time UCAS Code N399 Availability How to apply Course Finance with Foundation Year with Year in Industry Qualification BSc Duration 5 years Attendance Full-time UCAS Code N399 Availability How to apply

ICAEW is a world-leading professional membership organisation that promotes, develops, and supports chartered accountants and students. We hold exemptions for seven of their professional accountancy examinations., Year in Industry A Year in Industry is a fantastic opportunity to gain experience of a working environment within the sector of your choice. It is normally a paid position, more than offsetting the additional cost of your extra year and can take place either in the UK or overseas. If you decide to undertake a Year in Industry you will be responsible for securing your own placement, with support from the School and the University Careers and Employability Service. Please note that deciding to search for a Year in Industry does not guarantee you a placement. During your Year in Industry you will be supported by the School of Business Careers Team. This will include communication with you and your manager and a visit to your place of work, which may be face to face or virtual (depending on location). You will also undertake written work to capture the learning from your experience, which will include reflection on your personal and professional development. This work will be assessed to allow you to gain recognition for your Year in Industry. Your Year in Industry effectively begins in Year 1 when you will be introduced to various opportunities to develop your skills, your understanding and experience. In Year 2 will be given access to bespoke extra-curricular support to aid you in searching for suitable placement opportunities, and undertaking the recruitment and selection process. A Year in Industry is an excellent opportunity to learn more about the types of professions you can choose after you graduate, and can also point you towards postgraduate studies that may help you on the path to your chosen career.Year Abroad We'll make sure you have everything you need for your future career: not just by awarding you a high quality degree, but also by helping you to develop the skills, knowledge and confidence you need to make your mark in the world as a Citizen of Change. One way you can do this is by opting to take a Year Abroad between Years 2 and 3 of your degree. Studying abroad is not just for people who are interested in travelling and meeting new people. It is about acquiring life skills that are becoming increasingly significant for a wide range of jobs in our modern globalised society. Whether you go on to a career in the private, public or third sector - or plough your own furrow as an entrepreneur - you will find the experience invaluable. For more information, including a list of destinations, please visit our Study Abroad website.Please note

• A year spent abroad still incurs a tuition fee, but this is much lower than for a normal year at Leicester. See the Fees and Funding tab of this page for details.
• You may be eligible for a travel grant from Student Finance England.
• Places are offered on a competitive basis, and eligibility is dependent on your academic performance in Years 1 and 2., Our dedicated Careers and Employability Team provide you with personalised support, alongside a structured employability programme. Our Careers Hub @ Brookfield is open daily.
All of our courses offer opportunities to take a year out in industry or studying abroad - giving you the chance to get real-world experience and expand your horizons. Student support is at the heart of what we do - you will benefit from our own Student Support Team and a Personal Tutor, both offering regular drop in sessions. Our Brookfield campus is equipped with state-of-the-art learning facilities including the ULSB Trading Room. Our 16 dual-screen Bloomberg terminals let you see how traders work using real-time stock quotes 24/7 and providing access to industry-leading data, research, news and analytics.


• Foundation Year: £5,760
The fee listed above applies to the Foundation Year only. Tuition fees for subsequent years of the degree will be charged at the standard undergraduate rate set by the UK Government. As an indication of what you might pay, the fee for students who started in 2025/26 was £9,535 for their first year. Tuition fees may increase in subsequent years in line with inflation, subject to Government regulations. The inflation rate used will be the Retail Price Index excluding mortgage payments (RPIX).International StudentsStarting in 2025
• Foundation Year: £17,300
The fee listed above applies to the foundation year only. Tuition fees for subsequent years of the degree will be charged at the standard undergraduate rate for the course, based on the year the student first started their foundation year. Therefore, students who begin their foundation year in 2025/26 and progress to their undergraduate degree in 2026/27 will pay £19,700 per year for the remainder of their course.