Programme Specification for the 2024/5 academic year
BSc (Hons) Finance Studies
1. Programme Details
| Programme name | BSc (Hons) Finance Studies | Programme code | UFS3SBESBE20 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Study mode(s) | Academic year | 2024/5 | |
| Campus(es) | Streatham (Exeter) |
NQF Level of the Final Award | 6 (Honours) |
2. Description of the Programme
The BSc Finance programme is an interdisciplinary course designed for diverse learners who are interested in following a wide range of career destinations within the banking and financial services, private and public sectors, and the broader corporate world, as well as specialist postgraduate studies. Flexibility is embedded in the programme to provide a rigorous balance of core knowledge and skills in finance together with practical application in a variety of contexts. Three flexible pathways, namely Investment Banking, Business Management, and Data Science, have been built into the curriculum, enabling students to tailor their studies to suit their personal interests and career aspirations. Students will develop a well-balanced understanding across finance, accounting, economics, econometrics, management and data science and gain insight into recent technological developments in the industry. The programme has been designed in line with professional accreditation guidelines.
3. Educational Aims of the Programme
4. Programme Structure
5. Programme Modules
Stage 1
Stage 1: NA - No direct entry to Year 1. BSc Finance Studies is an exit route only
Stage 2
Stage 2: 45 credts of compulsory modules, 75 credits of optional modules (min. 45 credits of UEBS modules)
Compulsory Modules
| Code | Module | Credits | Non-condonable? |
|---|---|---|---|
| BEA2018 | Corporate Finance | 15 | No |
| BEF2013 | Investment Practice | 15 | No |
| BEF2014 | Financial Reporting and Analysis | 15 | No |
Stage 3
Stage 3: 45 credits of optional modules below plus 75 credits of other unspecified options
Optional Modules
| Code | Module | Credits | Non-condonable? |
|---|---|---|---|
| BEF3009 | Financial Institutions' Risk Management | 15 | No |
| BEA3018 | Advanced Corporate Finance | 15 | No |
| BEA3028 | Sustainable and Responsible Finance | 15 | No |
| BEF3010 | Applied Finance Project | 30 | No |
| BEA3026 | Financial Modelling | 15 | No |
| BEF3008 | Equity and Fixed Income | 15 | No |
6. Programme Outcomes Linked to Teaching, Learning and Assessment Methods
Intended Learning Outcomes
A: Specialised Subject Skills and Knowledge
| Intended Learning Outcomes (ILOs) On successfully completing this programme you will be able to: | Intended Learning Outcomes (ILOs) will be... | |
|---|---|---|
| ...accommodated and facilitated by the following learning and teaching activities (in/out of class): | ...and evidenced by the following assessment methods: | |
Intended Learning Outcomes
B: Academic Discipline Core Skills and Knowledge
| Intended Learning Outcomes (ILOs) On successfully completing this programme you will be able to: | Intended Learning Outcomes (ILOs) will be... | |
|---|---|---|
| ...accommodated and facilitated by the following learning and teaching activities (in/out of class): | ...and evidenced by the following assessment methods: | |
Intended Learning Outcomes
C: Personal/Transferable/Employment Skills and Knowledge
| Intended Learning Outcomes (ILOs) On successfully completing this programme you will be able to: | Intended Learning Outcomes (ILOs) will be... | |
|---|---|---|
| ...accommodated and facilitated by the following learning and teaching activities (in/out of class): | ...and evidenced by the following assessment methods: | |
7. Programme Regulations
Classification
8. College Support for Students and Students' Learning
9. University Support for Students and Students' Learning
10. Admissions Criteria
11. Regulation of Assessment and Academic Standards
12. Indicators of Quality and Standards
The programme is not subject to accreditation and/ or review by professional and statutory regulatory bodies (PSRBs).
13. Methods for Evaluating and Improving Quality and Standards
14. Awarding Institution
15. Lead College / Teaching Institution
Faculty of Environment, Science and Economy (ESE)
16. Partner College / Institution
Partner College(s)
Not applicable to this programme
Partner Institution
Not applicable to this programme.
17. Programme Accredited / Validated by
Not applicable to this programme.
18. Final Award
BSc (Hons) Finance Studies
19. UCAS Code
Not applicable to this programme.
20. NQF Level of Final Award
6 (Honours)
21. Credit
| CATS credits | ECTS credits |
|---|
22. QAA Subject Benchmarking Group
23. Dates
| Origin Date | Date of last revision |
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