BSc (Hons) Finance (Industry) in Lancaster United Kingdom | Lancaster University

The BSc Finance (Industry) program offers a career-defining 4-year journey featuring a valuable 12-month paid industry placement during year 3. With robust industry ties, we facilitate internship opportunities in both London's financial district and Shanghai. This comprehensive program equips students for thriving careers in investment and finance by blending technical expertise with hands-on experience. (Many students secure employment offers from their placement organizations.) Throughout your studies, you'll develop essential leadership capabilities for this dynamic field while enjoying flexibility to adapt your academic focus as your professional interests develop.

The curriculum starts with foundational finance principles before progressing to specialized areas like financial programming, portfolio management, global markets, and corporate finance strategies. First-year coursework covers Accounting and Finance, Quantitative Finance Methods, alongside Microeconomic and Macroeconomic principles. Second-year studies delve into Corporate Finance, Financial Engineering, Econometrics, and Finance Programming. The third-year industry placement immerses students in professional financial environments, allowing them to apply classroom knowledge while acquiring invaluable business acumen. This practical experience helps clarify career aspirations by demonstrating how theoretical concepts translate to real-world financial operations.