BSc International Finance
| UCAS code | N/A |
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| Duration | 1 year |
| Entry year | 2027 |
| Campus | Streatham Campus |
| Typical offer | This programme is only open to students who have successfully completed the SQA Higher National Diploma (HND) at one of our approved international institutions. |
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Why study BSc International Finance at Exeter?
- Only available to students who have completed SQA Higher National Diploma (HND)
- Graduate with a University of Exeter degree following the successful completion of the final year of study
- Provides a strong grounding in global finance practice
- Learn to work confidently with quantitative tools and financial models
- Prepares you for a careers in financial services, corporate finance, investment analysis, and related areas
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Top 10 in the UK for Accounting and Finance
95% of our Finance and Accounting graduates are in or due to start employment / further study 15 months after graduation
Based on full-time, first degree, UK domiciled graduates, HESA Graduate Outcomes survey 2022/23 data (published 2025)
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AMBA, AACSB, EQUIS
Entry requirements for 2027 entry
This programme is only open to students who have successfully completed the SQA Higher National Diploma (HND) at one of our approved international institutions.
For further information about eligibility, please contact us.
Course content
The BSc International Finance degree is designed for students who are seeking to develop a strong understanding of finance within an international business environment. If you are progressing from prior study in finance, business, or a related area, this programme offers a clear and supported route into final-year undergraduate study at Exeter.
Throughout the programme you will develop the knowledge and skills needed to understand how financial decisions are made within organisations and across global markets. You will explore how organisations manage financial resources, assess risk, and evaluate investment and financing decisions in an international context.
The programme encourages you to think critically about contemporary financial challenges and to apply your learning to real-world situations.
You may take option modules as long as any necessary prerequisites have been satisfied, where the timetable allows and if you have not already taken the module in question or an equivalent module.
The modules we outline here provide examples of what you can expect to learn on this degree course based on recent academic teaching. The precise modules available to you in future years may vary depending on staff availability and research interests, new topics of study, timetabling and student demand.
You may notice changes to some of our modules over the coming months. This is because we are making space for the following:
- Minors: Future Skills Pathways - Alongside your main degree you may be eligible (depending on your course) to choose modules from another subject to broaden your skills and interests.
- Skills to Thrive built into every degree - Essential skills for your future, including communication, problem-solving, teamwork and digital confidence.
- Increased innovation and wellbeing - More room for creative learning, real-world projects and a healthier study rhythm.
Please note that the module information displayed here is subject to change.
Compulsory modules
| Module code | Module Title | Description | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| BEM3XXX | Strategy | Strategy may be defined as “determination of the long term goals and objectives of an enterprise, and the adoption of courses of action and the allocation of resources necessary for carrying out these goals.” (Alfred Chandler, 1962). Building upon foundational knowledge developed in earlier parts of your degree programme, the Strategy module offers a deeper perspective on the multifaceted nature of strategy implementation processes. This will give you the opportunity to explore in more detail some of the core and emerging issues facing organisations today. This module addresses common strategic challenges by helping students to develop an understanding of how organisations arrive at strategies for competitive advantage and how they address issues relating to firm growth and development. The module takes a holistic view of the strategic management process and explores key concepts, theories, frameworks, and issues of relevance to each of its dimensions (i) strategic analysis, (ii) strategic formulation, and (iii) strategic implementation. | 15 |
| BEE3032 | Futures and Options | This module will cover the basic properties, pricing and hedging of futures/forwards, options, swaps and other derivatives traded on financial markets, together with the working mechanism of the derivative markets. The module provides analytical and numerical methods to price derivatives contracts. The module covers the use of derivatives in hedging and managing financial risk but also their limitations in connection with stock market crashes and 2007 financial crises. | 15 |
| BEA3018 | Advanced Corporate Finance | This module provides a thorough treatment, grounded in the academic literature and pertinent for the practitioner, of the following key financial questions which are faced by the investors and managers of firms – are capital markets efficient (to what extent); how should an investment portfolio be constructed; how to price options; how to use financial derivatives to manage commodity, interest rate and foreign exchange rate risks; how to evaluate merger and acquisition deals. | 15 |
| BEA3026 | Financial Modelling | This module equips you with the knowledge and tools to implement financial models using Excel. The module covers a range of topics in finance drawn from investment analysis, corporate finance, fixed income analysis, risk measurement and international finance. The emphasis of the module is on the practical application of finance theory, with lectures on each topic followed by in- depth practical classes, in which you will work through real world problems using Excel. | 15 |
| BEA3017 | Advanced Management Accounting | Management control systems play an important role in the success of organisations. It is essential that organisations maintain strategic and management control by having the necessary systems in place to influence the behaviour of employees towards achievement of the organisation’s objectives. The design of such systems, however, is a challenging task; one that requires the consideration of the interplay and interconnections between the various components that make up the package of systems, and the effects of situational contingencies. This module will provide you with valuable insights, aided by case studies, on the design of management control systems and the unintended consequences arising from the use of the different types of controls. | 15 |
| BEA3028 | Sustainable and Responsible Finance | Sustainable finance integrates environmental, social and governance (ESG) criteria into financial decisions. This module will introduce students to the latest development of theory and practice in sustainable and responsible finance. Students will develop an understanding of the principles underlying sustainable and responsible decision-making in finance, their theoretical underpinning, and the guidelines on how to apply them in business and investment practice. The module is based on evidence from rigorous academic research. The teaching is organised in the form of weekly lectures and workshops. | 15 |
| BEF2013 | Investment Practice | The module aims to provide you with a background to investment environment including micro- and macro-economic environment and their impact on investments. This module introduces the main investment theories, investment products, principles of investment management and performance measurement. The overall aim is to introduce the concepts and associated tools that are fundamental to the investment practice in an organisation. You will be able to appraise the merits and limitations of the main investment theories. This module is suitable for those students who are interested in understanding how financial markets work and in potential careers in investment management and advisory. | 15 |
| BEA2018 | Corporate Finance | This module provides a thorough treatment, grounded in the academic literature and pertinent for the practitioner, of the following key financial questions which are faced by the directors and managers of firms – in which projects should the firm invest; how should this investment be financed; and how should the financial relationship with providers of finance be managed? | 15 |
Learning and teaching
Teaching on this programme is research-led and delivered by academic staff whose expertise informs the curriculum, ensuring that your learning is grounded in current thinking and practice. You will be supported in developing key academic and professional skills, including financial analysis, analytical thinking, professional communication, and informed decision-making. On completion of this programme you will be well prepared for a wide range of graduate roles in finance, financial services, and related areas, or for further professional or postgraduate study.
Optional modules outside of this course
Each year, if you have optional modules available, you can take up to 30 credits in a subject outside of your course. This can increase your employability and widen your intellectual horizons.
Minors: Future Skills Pathways
You can study a Future Skills Pathway alongside your main degree by choosing up to 30 credits of modules from a different subject area in your second and final years.
Your future
Graduates of BSc International Finance will be prepared for a range of finance-focused roles in both corporate and financial services contexts. Typical career paths include roles in financial analysis, corporate finance, investment and asset management, risk analysis, and financial services operations.
Graduates may work across sectors such as banking, investment firms, consultancies, multinational corporations, and regulatory or public sector organisations. The programme also provides a strong foundation for progression towards professional finance qualifications or further postgraduate study in finance or related fields.