Finance and Investment

UCAS code: N301

Here's what De Montfort University says about its Finance and Investment course.

The Finance and Investment BSc at DMU offers an exciting, academically rigorous pathway into the world of finance, combining in-depth theoretical knowledge with a strong focus on practical skills and employability. This course will equip you with the advanced technical abilities, industry insights, and professional mindset essential for success in the fast-paced financial sector. As part of the prestigious Chartered Financial Analysts (CFA) Affiliation Program, our curriculum is designed to help you prepare for the CFA exams, setting you up for one of the most respected qualifications in the industry.

Throughout the course, you’ll gain a solid understanding of finance while exploring the interconnected areas of accounting and economics. Perfect for those with a keen interest in a quantitative approach, the programme places a strong emphasis on data analysis and mathematics. You'll also gain hands-on experience with cutting-edge tools like Bloomberg, Thomson Reuters Eikon, Matlab, and Python, bridging the gap between academic learning and real-world application.

Our innovative modules, including Artificial Intelligence and Financial Applications, will allow you to explore new methodologies in finance. You’ll have the chance to develop and evaluate an AI application that tackles real-world finance problems.

The course also offers access to our state-of-the-art Trading Floor, where you can gain practical experience using industry-standard software, just like the professionals do. Designed to meet the competency requirements of leading professional finance bodies, this programme ensures you're not only ready for the classroom but also for a successful career in finance.

Gain hands-on experience with AI and Financial Applications, learning to develop and evaluate real-world AI solutions. Study a programme aligned with the competency requirements of professional finance bodies, with membership in the CFA Affiliation Program. Top-performing students can receive CFA Program Awareness Scholarships annually.

Gain practical experience with industry-standard tools on our modern trading floor, including Bloomberg, LSEG Workspace, FAME, and FT.COM. Benefit from block teaching, allowing deeper engagement, regular feedback, and a better study-life balance.

Students have secured year-long placements in companies such as IBM, Ernst & Young, the NHS, Volkswagen Financial Services and many more.

Year 1 Block 1: Global Financial Markets and Institutions Block 2: Mathematics and Statistics for Financial Decision Making Block 3: Essentials of Economics Block 4: Business Intelligence and Financial Data Analysis

Year 2 Block 1: Financial Reporting and Analysis Block 2: Corporate Finance Block 3: Econometrics Block 4: Asset Pricing and Risk Management

Year 3 Block 1: Derivatives and Alternative Investments Block 2: Investment and Portfolio Management Block 3: Artificial Intelligence and Financial Applications Block 4: Ethics, Governance and Sustainability in Finance

Teaching and assessment

• You will receive formal lectures and tutorials that have an emphasis on giving you increasing responsibility for your own learning.
• Assessment will be made by a mixture of coursework of both a formative and a summative nature and a number of traditional exams will be set. Some multiple-choice tests may be used to review progress of students, but traditional exams will predominate in part as a preparation for a future professional career.
• Case work, real-life examples and/or data will be a feature of the course to allow students to adapt technical knowledge to specific scenarios and provide tailored finance advice.
• Problem solving will also underpin assessment activities in line with the interprofessional nature of finance.
• Group work will be encouraged throughout the course.
• A sustainable and ethical context will operate throughout the majority of modules.
• A significant tutorial programme will be developed to ensure that students have sufficient knowledge of the rigours of the UK HE environment and skills required for success.

Block teaching You deserve a positive teaching and learning experience, where you feel part of a supportive and nurturing community. That’s why most students will enjoy an innovative approach to learning using block teaching, where you will study one module at a time. You’ll benefit from regular assessments - rather than lots of exams at the end of the year - and a simple timetable that allows you to engage with your subject and enjoy other aspects of university life such as sports, societies, meeting friends and discovering your new city. By studying with the same peers and tutor for each block, you’ll build friendships and a sense of belonging.