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Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)

Finance & Investment

Entry requirements

Here's what you will need to get a place on the Finance & Investment course at Canterbury Christ Church University.

Select a qualification to see required grades

A level

B,B,C

Tuition fees

LocationFees
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£17,000 per year
International£17,000 per year

Course summary

What this course is about

UCAS code: NC28

Here's what Canterbury Christ Church University says about its Finance & Investment course.

Our BSc Finance & Investment degree equips you with the expertise to navigate the complexities of financial markets, investment strategies, and corporate finance. You will develop a strong foundation in financial analysis, portfolio management, risk assessment, and sustainable investment practices, preparing you for careers in investment banking, asset management, financial consulting, and corporate finance.

Hands-on experience is the cornerstone of the course, you will have access to real-world financial data, trading simulations in our Trading Room using the Bloomberg terminals, and financial technologies. You will develop critical thinking and problem-solving abilities and acquire technical proficiency in financial software and tools. The course places a strong emphasis on ethical considerations in finance and encourages you to embrace innovation and sustainable investment planning.

This degree is innovative, inclusive, and industry-responsive, integrating emerging financial technologies, ethical investment principles, and sustainability-focused finance. Taught by experienced industry practitioners and leading researchers, you will explore FinTech innovations, digital assets, and global financial markets, ensuring a future-focused learning experience.

Opportunities for internships, placement year and study abroad enhance your employability and provide a competitive advantage in the job market. By balancing financial performance with social responsibility, our BSc Finance & Investment degree prepares graduates to shape the future of finance, driving profitability while championing sustainability and ethical investment strategies.

Upon graduation, you will be well-prepared for a diverse range of career paths, including roles as financial analysts, investment bankers, portfolio managers, and financial advisors. You will also have unlocked opportunities in corporate finance, risk management, and financial consulting. With a robust foundation in principles of finance, the course is designed to equip you to meet the evolving demands of the financial sector.

Location

This course is run at our Canterbury Campus in Kent. Canterbury is just 50 miles south-east of London and less than an hour by high-speed train from St Pancras. Located on a UNESCO World Heritage Site the campus offers state-of-the-art buildings, right in the centre of a vibrant and world-famous cathedral city. You’ll benefit from a campus with excellent learning and teaching resources, music venues, a superb sports centre, a well-stocked bookshop and plenty of coffee bars and places to eat. A short walk away is Augustine House our award-winning library and home to a vast range of learning resources and student support teams.

Source: Canterbury Christ Church University

Course details

There are a few options in how you might study Finance & Investment at Canterbury Christ Church University.

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3 course options available.

Qualification

Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)

Department

Christ Church Business School

Location

Main Site | Canterbury

Duration

3 Years

Study mode

Full-time

Subjects

• Finance

• Investment

Start date

September 2026

Application deadline

14 January 2026

The modules you will study

For a list of core and likely optional modules, please visit our website. https://www.canterbury.ac.uk/study-here/courses/finance-and-investment

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National Student Survey (NSS) scores

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 Canterbury Christ Church University students who took the Finance & Investment course - or another course in the same subject area.

Finance

Select an option to see a detailed breakdown

How often does your course challenge you to achieve your best work?

83%

med

How good are teaching staff at explaining things?

91%

med

How often do teaching staff make the subject engaging?

35%

low

How often is the course intellectually stimulating?

65%

low

To what extent have you had the chance to bring together information and ideas from different topics?

78%

low

How well does your course introduce subjects and skills in a way that builds on what you have already learned?

65%

low

How well has your course developed your knowledge and skills that you think you will need for your future?

68%

low

To what extent have you had the chance to explore ideas and concepts in depth?

70%

low

To what extent does your course have the right balance of directed and independent study?

70%

low

How well have assessments allowed you to demonstrate what you have learned?

39%

low

How fair has the marking and assessment been on your course?

83%

med

How often does feedback help you to improve your work?

61%

low

How often have you received assessment feedback on time?

70%

low

How clear were the marking criteria used to assess your work?

83%

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How easy was it to contact teaching staff when you needed to?

61%

low

How well have teaching staff supported your learning?

78%

low

How well were any changes to teaching on your course communicated?

59%

low

How well organised is your course?

65%

low

How well have the IT resources and facilities supported your learning?

87%

med

How well have the library resources (e.g., books, online services and learning spaces) supported your learning?

82%

low

How easy is it to access subject specific resources (e.g., equipment, facilities, software) when you need them?

77%

low

How clear is it that students' feedback on the course is acted on?

26%

low

To what extent do you get the right opportunities to give feedback on your course?

74%

low

To what extent are students' opinions about the course valued by staff?

57%

low

How well does the students' union (association or guild) represent students' academic interests?

76%

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During your studies, how free did you feel to express your ideas, opinions, and beliefs?

83%

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How well communicated was information about your university/college's mental wellbeing support services?

77%

low

Student information

The Finance & Investment course at Canterbury Christ Church University features content from more than one subject area. Choose an option below to find out about the students taking courses in each of those subject areas at this uni.

Finance
Finance
Mode of study
Full-time98%Part-time2%
Gender ratio
Female59%Male41%
Where students come from
International1%UK99%
Student performance
2:1 or above54%
Number of students2,095
Most popular A-levels studied
SubjectGrade
HistoryD
MathematicsA
Business StudiesD
ChemistryC
English LiteratureD
Mode of study
Full-time98%Part-time2%
Gender ratio
Female59%Male41%
Where students come from
International1%UK99%
Student performance
2:1 or above54%
Number of students2,095
Most popular A-levels studied
SubjectGrade
HistoryD
MathematicsA
Business StudiesD
ChemistryC
English LiteratureD
Source: HESA

Graduate prospects

What graduates do next

Facts and figures about Canterbury Christ Church University graduates who took Finance & Investment - or another course in the same subject area.

Finance

Graduate statistics

55%

In a job where degree was essential or beneficial

85%

In work, study or other activity

80%

Say it fits with future plans

55%

Are utilising studies

Top job areas

25%

Finance Professionals

20%

Administrative occupations

10%

Business and public service associate professionals

10%

Elementary occupations

Graduate statistics percentages are determined 15 months after a student graduates

Earnings after graduation

Earnings from Canterbury Christ Church University graduates who took Finance & Investment - or another course in the same subject area.

Business and management

Earnings

£23.4k

First year after graduation

£27.4k

Third year after graduation

£31k

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 Finance & Investment.

Source: LEO

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

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