Finance and Business Analytics BSc (Hons) with foundation year
University of Bradford
Build confidence in financial information, analysis and commercial decision making. Explore how organisations assess performance and use resources, with routes towards finance and professional accountancy after further qualification where required.
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What you will learn
Published modules
Selected published modules. Options and availability may change between intakes. Subject guidance. The exact curriculum for this course variant needs confirmation with the provider.
Business EconomicsDegree stage: First year
Introduction to AccountingDegree stage: First year
Principles of Responsible Management and PracticeDegree stage: First year
Financial ManagementDegree stage: Second year
Entrepreneurship and EmployabilityDegree stage: Second year
Business Forecasting and AnalysisDegree stage: Second year
Risk Management and DerivativesDegree stage: Final year
Artificial Intelligence for BusinessDegree stage: Final year
TaxationDegree stage: Final year (option)
Cross-Cultural ManagementDegree stage: Final year (option)
Put it into practice
Illustrative examples based on these subjects; assessed activities are confirmed by the provider.
Illustrative example: Compare two financing options for a fictional company, calculating costs and explaining risks under different assumptions.
Subject areas
Subject guidance. The exact curriculum for this course variant needs confirmation with the provider.
Financial analysisBusiness decision makingAccounting and finance
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Explore your career potential
Gross annual figures. Region and source are shown for each occupation.
Indicative occupational salaries, not guaranteed earnings after this course.
Business analyst
Related career
Business analysts investigate situations and problems to find improvements for businesses.
Starting out
£23,000
UK median (2025)
£53,295
Experienced
£55,000
How to read the median
Median for SOC 2431: management consultants and business analysts. It is not exclusive to business analysts; IT business analysis has a different classification. Covers different career stages; this is not starting pay or a course outcome. The sample requires more than one year in the same job and excludes self-employment.
How to get there: Develop practical evidence for this occupation through relevant projects, placements or work; employer selection and role-specific skills requirements still apply.
Market research data analysts study information and statistics collected through surveys.
Starting out
£24,000
Typical reference
Not published
Experienced
£50,000
How to get there: Develop practical evidence for this occupation through relevant projects, placements or work; employer selection and role-specific skills requirements still apply.
Data scientists use software, artificial intelligence and machine learning to analyse and interpret large amounts of data.
Starting out
£32,000
Typical reference
Not published
Experienced
£83,000
How to get there: Demonstrate the role’s coding, quantitative or systems skills through practical projects; fill any specialist technical gaps and satisfy employer assessment and security checks where relevant.
Investment analysts help stock market traders, stockbrokers and fund managers make decisions about investments.
Starting out
£28,000
Typical reference
Not published
Experienced
£75,000
How to get there: Develop practical evidence for this occupation through relevant projects, placements or work; employer selection and role-specific skills requirements still apply.
Management accountants oversee a company's finances and find ways to improve profits.
Starting out
£30,000
UK median (2025)
£50,062
Experienced
£60,000
How to read the median
Median for SOC 2421: chartered and certified accountants. It does not describe accounts assistants or confer a professional qualification. Covers different career stages; this is not starting pay or a course outcome. The sample requires more than one year in the same job and excludes self-employment.
How to get there: Relevant professional accountancy examinations and supervised experience are normally needed for qualified/chartered status; confirm exemptions rather than assuming this degree grants them.
Private practice accountants prepare accounts and tax returns for businesses and individuals.
Starting out
£28,000
UK median (2025)
£50,062
Experienced
£60,000
How to read the median
Median for SOC 2421: chartered and certified accountants. It does not describe accounts assistants or confer a professional qualification. Covers different career stages; this is not starting pay or a course outcome. The sample requires more than one year in the same job and excludes self-employment.
How to get there: Relevant professional accountancy examinations and supervised experience are normally needed for qualified/chartered status; confirm exemptions rather than assuming this degree grants them.
Financial advisers help people and organisations choose investments, savings, pensions, mortgages and insurance products.
Starting out
£27,000
Typical reference
Not published
Experienced
£67,000
How to get there: Retail investment advice normally requires an approved Level 4 qualification, a Statement of Professional Standing and work within the applicable FCA-authorised arrangements.
Financial services customer advisers provide online, telephone and face-to-face services in banks, building societies and other financial companies.
Starting out
£25,000
Typical reference
Not published
Experienced
£31,000
How to get there: Develop practical evidence for this occupation through relevant projects, placements or work; employer selection and role-specific skills requirements still apply.
Bookkeepers maintain an organisation's financial records and help to prepare accounts for filing returns.
Starting out
£24,000
Typical reference
Not published
Experienced
£35,000
How to get there: Develop practical evidence for this occupation through relevant projects, placements or work; employer selection and role-specific skills requirements still apply.
Interprets data to inform decisions and explain patterns.
Starting out
£28,000
Typical reference
Not published
Experienced
£65,000
How to get there: Demonstrate the role’s coding, quantitative or systems skills through practical projects; fill any specialist technical gaps and satisfy employer assessment and security checks where relevant.
Examine records, controls and financial reporting.
Starting out
£28,000
Typical reference
Not published
Experienced
£70,000
How to get there: Develop audit training and experience; qualified accountancy status is often required, and statutory audit work requires the relevant recognised qualification and authorisation.
Manage public funds and assess financial performance and accountability.
Starting out
£28,000
Typical reference
Not published
Experienced
£60,000
How to get there: Relevant professional accountancy examinations and supervised experience are normally needed for qualified/chartered status; confirm exemptions rather than assuming this degree grants them.
Assess insurance applications and set cover terms.
Starting out
£27,000
Typical reference
Not published
Experienced
£65,000
How to get there: Develop practical evidence for this occupation through relevant projects, placements or work; employer selection and role-specific skills requirements still apply.
Economists advise government departments, businesses, banks and other organisations on economic matters.
Starting out
£28,000
Typical reference
Not published
Experienced
£60,000
How to get there: Develop specialist research, quantitative, legal or regulatory knowledge for this role and relevant work evidence; professional training or employer vetting may be required.
Models long-term financial uncertainty and insurance or investment risks.
Starting out
£32,000
Typical reference
Not published
Experienced
£70,000
How to get there: Requires strong mathematics, an employer-supported actuarial training route and professional examinations/experience; confirm the Institute and Faculty of Actuaries requirements and any exemptions.
Maintains accounts, payments and financial records.
Starting out
£26,000
Typical reference
Not published
Experienced
£38,000
How to get there: Develop practical evidence for this occupation through relevant projects, placements or work; employer selection and role-specific skills requirements still apply.
Monitors customer accounts and recovers overdue payments.
Starting out
£21,000
Typical reference
Not published
Experienced
£32,000
How to get there: Develop practical evidence for this occupation through relevant projects, placements or work; employer selection and role-specific skills requirements still apply.
Advises clients on tax obligations and financial planning.
Starting out
£25,000
Typical reference
Not published
Experienced
£55,000
How to get there: Relevant specialist professional training, examinations and work experience may be required; regulated activities require appropriate employer authorisation and competence checks.
Maintains secure, reliable and accessible organisational databases.
Starting out
£28,000
Typical reference
Not published
Experienced
£62,000
How to get there: Demonstrate the role’s coding, quantitative or systems skills through practical projects; fill any specialist technical gaps and satisfy employer assessment and security checks where relevant.
Use mathematical models to improve decisions and operational processes.
Starting out
£26,000
Typical reference
Not published
Experienced
£60,000
How to get there: Demonstrate the role’s coding, quantitative or systems skills through practical projects; fill any specialist technical gaps and satisfy employer assessment and security checks where relevant.
Foundation Year: £5,760. Years 1 to 3: £9,790 per year
Awarding university
University of Bradford
Entry requirements and routes
Level 3 64 UCAS Points
English language
ELLT test, No english test for On-site Level 3 holders.
Interview or assessment
No Interview
Classes and attendance
2-3 days a week on campus, 9 am to 3pm
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Funding and support
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Tuition fees:To be confirmed
Maintenance:To be confirmed
Most courses starting on or after 1 January 2027 use the Lifelong Learning Entitlement (LLE). You must be under 60 on the first day of the course to apply for a Tuition Fee Loan. At 60 or over, an additional living-cost loan may be available: we review this with you. If the course has not been confirmed as LLE-funded, check it with us.
For courses starting before 1 January 2027, the Tuition Fee Loan has no upper age limit. If you are 60 or over at the start of the first academic year, eligible full-time living-cost support is up to £4,582 in 2026/27, depending on household income.
Most courses starting on or after 1 January 2027 use the Lifelong Learning Entitlement (LLE). You must be under 60 on the first day of the course to apply for a Tuition Fee Loan. At 60 or over, an additional living-cost loan may be available: we review this with you.
Previous study does not rule you out: it depends on what you studied, whether you received UK funding and the course. We review it with you.
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Sources and review
Academic information reviewed: 2026-10-21
Catalogue availability and curriculum/salary evidence are checked on separate dates.
