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

Finance (Sustainable Finance) with Year Abroad

University of Reading

(3.7)
113 reviews

Entry requirements

Here's what you will need to get a place on the Finance (Sustainable Finance) with Year Abroad course at University of Reading.

Select a qualification to see required grades

A level

A,B,B

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£30,650 per year
International£30,650 per year

Course summary

What this course is about

UCAS code: N372

Here's what University of Reading says about its Finance (Sustainable Finance) with Year Abroad course.

Explore the key concepts of financial sustainability – and broaden your skills and experience by studying overseas – with our BSc Finance (Sustainable Finance) with Study Year Abroad degree.

Recent changes in finance – including the need to focus on sustainable investment and environmental principles – have necessitated change across the financial world.

This flexible, four-year degree develops the key skills and knowledge to meet these changes head-on, as you gain expertise in sustainable finance and business ethics. Your studies will be underpinned by core modules on the essentials of business and finance, giving you a thorough understanding of the financial sector. You’ll enrich this learning and broaden your life experience with an integrated Study Year Abroad.

Experts from Henley Business School will introduce you to the:

  • fundamental principles of accounting, finance and economics

  • quantitative techniques of finance

  • role of finance in business and society

  • ethics required to work in the finance industry.

As your studies progress, you’ll gain deeper knowledge of the core concepts of sustainable finance, including:

  • environmental economics

  • corporate social responsibility

  • responsible investment

  • sustainability reporting.

Henley Business School is recognised as one of the top institutions in the UK for finance and accounting. We are:

  • top 30 in the UK for overall subject (ranked 28th in The Times & Sunday Times Good University Guide 2025 and 26th in the Guardian University Guide 2025)

  • top 20 in the UK for graduate prospects (ranked 16th in the Complete University Guide 2025).

  • All of our finance degrees are affiliated with the CFA Institute. Within this partnership, a number of scholarships are offered towards CFA exams (partial fee reduction) for which students can apply.

For more information, please visit the programme page: https://www.reading.ac.uk/ready-to-study/study/subject-area/business-and-management-accounting-and-finance-ug/bsc-sustainable-finance-study-year-abroad

Source: University of Reading

Course details

Qualification

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

Department

ICMA Centre

Location

Main Site | Reading

Duration

4 Years

Study mode

Full-time

Subjects

• Finance

Start date

October 2026

Application deadline

14 January 2026

The modules you will study

Modules may include:

  • Introductory Securities and Markets
  • Introductory Finance/Trading Simulation I
  • Introductory Economics for Business and Finance
  • Introductory Quantitative Techniques for Business and Finance
  • Ethics in Investment Management. *Please note that all modules are subject to change. Check our website for more details about the course structure.

University of Reading reviews

(3.7)
Based on 113 reviews from University of Reading's students and alumni
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3rd year

Neuroscience

lots on offer, always listening and acting on feedback! only complaint is that the music choices can be questionable at wednesday union

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3rd year

Neuroscience

if you want to go feral you can and if you like the peace you can get the peace. definitely has something for everyone, i just wish areas like henley had more student based pubs!

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2 months ago

3rd year

Neuroscience

i commute so i dont know much but they didnt increase the price of the undergrad tuition course for existing students which was really appreciated. the price for a masters is also amazing!

(5)

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3rd year

Neuroscience

always received so much support, people are always so happy to help and on the off chance you do have a poor experience, theres always someone who is amazing and really good at their job to help out!

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3rd year

Neuroscience

i commute so i dont know much about uni accom but the library is really nice, lots of good spaces. pro-Palestinian campus (replaced the starbucks and has a co-op) which is amazing. facilities are always working, everything is always clean. grounds team take good take of the nature too!

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3rd year

Neuroscience

absolutely love it. staff are amazing and so friendly, so many icons in their field. lots of good networking opportunities within the department and the fact we have CINN and dont have to use a hospital for neuroimaging equipment is amazing and so useful. the marking can be, at times, a little bit b...

(5)

2 months ago

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 University of Reading students who took the Finance (Sustainable Finance) with Year Abroad course - or another course in the same subject area.

Finance

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

85%

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How good are teaching staff at explaining things?

91%

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How often do teaching staff make the subject engaging?

74%

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How often is the course intellectually stimulating?

83%

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

80%

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

90%

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

84%

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

76%

low

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

83%

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

83%

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

86%

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How often does feedback help you to improve your work?

73%

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How often have you received assessment feedback on time?

83%

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

80%

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

88%

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How well have teaching staff supported your learning?

86%

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

83%

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How well organised is your course?

93%

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

94%

high

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

86%

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

90%

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

64%

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

90%

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

80%

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

80%

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

88%

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

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Student information

See who's studying at University of Reading. These students are taking Finance (Sustainable Finance) with Year Abroad or another course from the same subject area.

Finance
Mode of study
Full-time100%
Gender ratio
Female26%Male72%Other2%
Where students come from
International33%UK67%
Student performance
2:1 or above65%
Number of students715
Most popular A-levels studied
SubjectGrade
MathematicsC
EconomicsB
Business StudiesB
PhysicsC
ChemistryB
Source: HESA

Graduate prospects

What graduates do next

Facts and figures about University of Reading graduates who took Finance (Sustainable Finance) with Year Abroad - or another course in the same subject area.

Finance

Graduate statistics

45%

In a job where degree was essential or beneficial

100%

In work, study or other activity

85%

Say it fits with future plans

65%

Are utilising studies

Top job areas

35%

Finance Professionals

25%

Administrative occupations

10%

Business and public service associate professionals

10%

Teaching and Childcare Support Occupation

Graduate statistics percentages are determined 15 months after a student graduates

Earnings after graduation

Earnings from University of Reading graduates who took Finance (Sustainable Finance) with Year Abroad - or another course in the same subject area.

Business and management

Earnings

£29.2k

First year after graduation

£38.3k

Third year after graduation

£49.3k

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 (Sustainable Finance) with Year Abroad.

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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