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Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)
Business Finance (with integrated foundation year)
Aberystwyth University
Entry requirements
Here's what you will need to get a place on the Business Finance (with integrated foundation year) course at Aberystwyth University.
Select a qualification to see required grades
Access to HE Diploma
The University welcomes undergraduate applications from students studying the Access to Higher Education Diploma, provided that relevant subject content and learning outcomes are met. We are not able to accept Access to Higher Education Diplomas as a general qualification for every undergraduate degree course.
Tuition fees
| Location | Fees |
|---|---|
| England | £9,535 per year |
| Scotland | £9,535 per year |
| Wales | £9,535 per year |
| Northern Ireland | £9,535 per year |
| Channel Islands | £9,535 per year |
| Republic of Ireland | £9,535 per year |
| EU | £20,715 per year |
| International | £20,715 per year |
Course summary
What this course is about
UCAS code: N31F
Here's what Aberystwyth University says about its Business Finance (with integrated foundation year) course.
BSc Business Finance with Foundation Year, at Aberystwyth University, is accredited by the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA). If you are interested in focusing on the diverse world of finance and the factors that influence financial policy, then this is the degree for you. Aberystwyth Business School has strong links with business and industry, which open up a number of opportunities for you. By studying this degree, you will develop a firm understanding of the following areas: financial strategy; banking conduct; financial services and government regulation. These attributes will be highly sought after by employers of this discipline.
The integrated foundation year - designed for prospective students who do not have a sufficient or relevant academic background - is the perfect option to access this highly-sort scheme. In the Foundation Year, you will learn about key concepts for Business Finance from an inter-disciplinary angle, giving you a unique experience and critical perspective to make the most of the full undergraduate degree.
Following the foundation year, the syllabus of this course is identical to its sister course [Business Finance, N310].
Why study Business Finance at Aberystwyth University?
Our degrees are accredited by the following bodies: ACCA CIMA ICAEW CIPFA CII ICAS
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The BSc in Business Finance will enable you to develop your analytical, communicational skills to understand and negotiate in an increasingly complex business environment.
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Throughout the academic year, we invite guest speakers for industry (local and national small, medium and large enterprises) to share their expertise and knowledge to our cohort of students. This has been a popular addition to the extra-curricular events of the academic timetable and gives you a valuable opportunity to network with those who may become your future employer.
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Our International Study Exchange programmes are available to all students, who demonstrate academic success during the first academic year. The International and Erasmus exchange programme allows you to explore a new country and study in one of our reputable partner universities through the medium of English.
Source: Aberystwyth University
Course details
Qualification
Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)
Department
Aberystwyth Business School
Location
Main Site (Aberystwyth) | Aberystwyth
Duration
4 Years
Study mode
Full-time including foundation year
Subjects
• Finance
Start date
21 September 2026
Application deadline
14 January 2026
Aberystwyth University student reviews
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National Student Survey (NSS) scores at Aberystwyth University
The NSS is an annual survey where final-year students are asked to rate different aspects of their course and university experience.
Here you can see ratings from Aberystwyth University students who took the Business Finance (with integrated foundation year) course - or another course in the same subject area.
Select an option to see a detailed breakdown
Teaching on my course
98%
high
Teaching on my course
98%
high
How often does your course challenge you to achieve your best work?
100%
high
How good are teaching staff at explaining things?
96%
high
How often do teaching staff make the subject engaging?
96%
high
How often is the course intellectually stimulating?
100%
high
Learning opportunities
96%
high
Learning opportunities
96%
high
To what extent have you had the chance to bring together information and ideas from different topics?
98%
high
How well does your course introduce subjects and skills in a way that builds on what you have already learned?
96%
high
How well has your course developed your knowledge and skills that you think you will need for your future?
96%
high
To what extent have you had the chance to explore ideas and concepts in depth?
100%
high
To what extent does your course have the right balance of directed and independent study?
87%
med
Assessment and feedback
93%
high
Assessment and feedback
93%
high
How well have assessments allowed you to demonstrate what you have learned?
96%
high
How fair has the marking and assessment been on your course?
96%
high
How often does feedback help you to improve your work?
93%
high
How often have you received assessment feedback on time?
86%
med
How clear were the marking criteria used to assess your work?
93%
high
Academic support
98%
high
Academic support
98%
high
How easy was it to contact teaching staff when you needed to?
100%
high
How well have teaching staff supported your learning?
96%
high
Organisation and management
99%
high
Organisation and management
99%
high
How well were any changes to teaching on your course communicated?
100%
high
How well organised is your course?
98%
high
Learning resources
98%
high
Learning resources
98%
high
How well have the IT resources and facilities supported your learning?
100%
high
How well have the library resources (e.g., books, online services and learning spaces) supported your learning?
96%
high
How easy is it to access subject specific resources (e.g., equipment, facilities, software) when you need them?
96%
high
Student voice
93%
high
Student voice
93%
high
How clear is it that students' feedback on the course is acted on?
89%
high
To what extent do you get the right opportunities to give feedback on your course?
96%
high
To what extent are students' opinions about the course valued by staff?
93%
high
How well does the students' union (association or guild) represent students' academic interests?
73%
med
Other NSS questions
Other NSS questions
Overall, I am satisfied with the quality of the course.
96%
high
How well communicated was information about your university/college's mental wellbeing support services?
81%
med
Student information
See who's studying at Aberystwyth University. These students are taking Business Finance (with integrated foundation year) or another course from the same subject area.
| Most popular A-levels studied | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Subject | Grade | |||||
| Mathematics | D | |||||
| Business Studies | B | |||||
| Economics | C | |||||
| History | C | |||||
| Physics | E | |||||
Graduate prospects
What graduates do next
Facts and figures about Aberystwyth University graduates who took Business Finance (with integrated foundation year) - or another course in the same subject area.
Graduate statistics
60%
In a job where degree was essential or beneficial
80%
In work, study or other activity
90%
Say it fits with future plans
75%
Are utilising studies
Top job areas
35%
Business and public service associate professionals
20%
Administrative occupations
15%
Finance Professionals
5%
Community and Civil Enforcement Occupations
Graduate statistics percentages are determined 15 months after a student graduates
Earnings after graduation
Earnings from Aberystwyth University graduates who took Business Finance (with integrated foundation year) - or another course in the same subject area.
Earnings
£21.2k
First year after graduation
£24.8k
Third year after graduation
£29.6k
Fifth year after graduation
Shown here are the median earnings of graduates at one, three and five years after they completed a course related to Business Finance (with integrated foundation year).
Note: this data only looks at employees (and not those who are self-employed or also studying) and covers a broad sample of graduates and the various paths they've taken, which might not always be a direct result of their degree
Discussions
Discussions
Students are talking about Aberystwyth University on The Student Room.
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