About this course
University of Reading offers BSc (Hons) Finance (Investments) with Placement Year as a 4-year undergraduate Bachelor Degree with Honours programme in Banking and Finance. Based in Reading, the programme is delivered by the university's specialist faculty and welcomes international applicants from across Africa and beyond.
Tuition is £30,650 per year. English-language entry requires IELTS 6.5 overall or TOEFL iBT 88. The next intake is October, 2026.
Scholarships are available to international applicants. The programme includes an industry internship element.
BDM Consult's advisors can guide you through entry requirements, scholarship eligibility, and visa support — from initial application to offer letter.
Entry requirements
Typical offerABB including B at A level or AS level MathsInternational Baccalaureate32 points overall including minimum 5 in Maths and 4 in English at standard levelGCSEEnglish at grade B (5)BTEC Extended DiplomaNot accepted unless studied alongside A level or AS level Maths (the BTEC Extended Diploma cannot be accepted on its own to cover the Maths subject requirement).
Scholarships
Scholarships are available for this course. Speak to a BDM advisor for the latest funding and eligibility details.
Intake dates
- ▸October, 2026
Application deadlines differ per intake. Speak to BDM for the latest cut-off dates.
