Finance
Why study finance with us?
Study with Henley Business School and you will be part of a global, high-calibre learning community that will equip you for success in the business world.
World-class institution
Part of the University of Reading, Henley Business School has a worldwide reputation for excellence and is among an elite group of business schools to hold triple-accredited status from the UK, European and US accrediting bodies (AMBA, EQUIS and AACSB).
We are:
- top 30 in the UK for overall subject (ranked 23rd in The Times & Sunday Times Good University Guide 2024 and 26th in the Guardian University Guide 2025)
- top 20 in the UK for graduate prospects outcomes (ranked 16th in the Complete University Guide 2025)
- top 20 in the UK for student experience (ranked 20th in The Times & Sunday Times Good University Guide 2024).
All of our finance degrees are affiliated with the CFA Institute.
No matter what degree you choose to study at Henley, you can be sure that you are laying a strong foundation for your future career. Our academics and distinguished industry experts will help you gain valuable skills relevant for many fast-paced industries. You will gain a head start in securing jobs in accounting, consultancy, human resources, IT, marketing, operations and general management.
Award-winning location
Based at the University of Reading's Whiteknights campus — in the heart of the UK's 'Silicon Valley' — we have strong working relationships with companies, and host regular events which allow students to network and hear from industry leaders.
We are understandably proud of our beautiful parkland campus, voted one of the best open spaces in the UK and awarded the prestigious Green Flag Award on 14 consecutive occasions. Our campus is at the heart of university life and provides a special sense of community.
ICMA Centre at Henley Business School
If you want to work in trading, investment banking or finance, the International Capital Market Association (ICMA) Centre provides uniquely designed degrees in finance, integrating theory with practice. The courses use three dealing rooms, each of which is equipped with the latest industry simulation software and supported by Refinitiv and Bloomberg terminals. Here you can learn the secrets of trading, build your own asset portfolio, develop your financial analysis skills by processing complex data, and gain useful exposure to a 'real-life' market setting.
Courses
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Full Time: 3 Years
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BSc Finance (FinTech) with Study Year Abroad
Full Time: 4 Years
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BSc Finance (FinTech) with Placement Year
Full Time: 4 Years
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Full Time: 3 Years
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BSc Finance (International Business)
Full Time: 3 Years
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BSc Finance (International Business) with Placement Year
Full Time: 4 Years
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BSc Finance (International Business) with Study Year Abroad
Full Time: 4 Years
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Full Time: 3 Years
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BSc Finance (Investments) with Placement Year
Full Time: 4 Years
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BSc Finance (Investments) with Study Year Abroad
Full Time: 4 Years
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BSc Finance with Placement Year
Full Time: 4 Years
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BSc Finance with Study Year Abroad
Full Time: 4 Years
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BSc Finance (Sustainable Finance)
Full Time: 3 Years
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BSc Finance (Sustainable Finance) with Placement Year
Full Time: 4 Years
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BSc Finance (Sustainable Finance) with Study Year Abroad
Full Time: 4 Years
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Full Time: 4 Years
Contextual offers
We make contextual offers for all our courses.
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