Finance

Finance students will gain a powerful understanding of the principles of finance and acquire business skills that prepare you for employment in positions of responsibility

Why Aberdeen?

• The University of Aberdeen is the first academic institution to subscribe to Thomson Reuters Eikon in the UK and Ireland. This flagship trading floor integrates real activity in financial markets directly into your courses. The platform is used by major financial services companies across the world. You gain experience of sophisticated financial management technology placing you at the leading edge with skills that employers are seeking.
• You will study in a dynamic teaching and research environment and benefit from the latest ideas that are important in Finance
• You will learn about crucial areas such as financial management, corporate finance, personal finance, financial institutions, derivatives and the stock market
• You will develop intellectual skills by analysing and evaluating financial problems
• You will gain practical skills, helping you to read and extract information from financial newspapers and documents
• You will be in the main European centre for the offshore oil and gas industry, where many multinationals and financial services firms have offices in the city

Programmes

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Accountancy, Economics, Management Studies, Real Estate

Study Abroad

Study abroad information

The opportunity to take Enhanced Study options as part of your degree and participate in co-curricular activities. See www.abdn.ac.uk/thedifference for more information.

Courses are available from first to fourth year. We offer a four year Single or Joint Honours degree in Finance, and a three year Designated degree in Finance.

First and Second Year

In their first two years, students take courses in: Accounting, Economics, Personal and Corporate Finance, Financial Markets and Regulation and Statistics. You will have the opportunity to take options in many other subjects if you wish.

Third and Fourth Year (Honours)

Specialised finance courses for Honours students include: Corporate Finance, Derivatives and Treasury Management, International Financial Management and Empirical Methods in Finance. Students may also take Finance related courses such as Property Investment, International Management, and Organisational Change. In addition, students write a dissertation on an aspect of Finance.

Teaching and Assessment

We employ a wide range of teaching methods, and we emphasise the development of transferable skills through group work and presentation techniques.

We also encourage the development of information technology skills. Teaching methods include lectures, seminars, tutorials, workshops and student-led presentations.

Web-based learning is increasingly used as a teaching resource. The Scottish Higher Education Funding Council rated the teaching programmes in the Department as ‘Highly Satisfactory’.

Careers

You will develop the analytical skills and applied techniques required for a wide range of careers in the financial sector. Finance students are highly sought after in the private and public sector, both nationally and internationally, and there are signs that this demand is likely to continue because of the increasing number of innovations in financial markets globally. A Finance degree will give you an excellent general business education, and equip you with the ability to use words and numbers in order to address a wide variety of important issues. Our degrees are highly valued and there is a high demand for our graduates.

Finding your direction

There are many opportunities at the University of Aberdeen to develop your knowledge, gain experience and build a competitive set of skills to enhance your employability. This is essential for your future career success.  The Careers Service can help you to plan your career and support your choices throughout your time with us – from first to final year – and beyond.

• More information on employability at the University of Aberdeen.
• More information on the Careers Service.
• More information on careers prospects and employability with a degree in Finance.

Entrance Requirements

SQA Highers - BBBB
A Levels - BBB
(S Grade/GCSE Maths required)
IB - 30 points, 15 points at HL
ILC - BBBB (B2 or above)

Advanced entry is considered on an individual basis depending on prior qualifications and experience. Applicants wishing to be considered for advanced entry should contact directly the Director of Studies (Admissions) at our Student Recruitment and Admissions Service office.

For further details of entrance requirements click here

Please click on the links below to find out more information on funding in your area.

• Scotland and EU (Excluding England, Wales and Northern Ireland)
• Rest of UK (England, Wales and Northern Ireland)
• International
• Scholarships

Related Links

• Scholarships
• Entrance Scholarships
• Funding Database
• England Wales and Northern Ireland Finance Guide