Your questions answered ...
Finance with Placement Year BSc Hons
Prepare for a career in the fast-paced financial industries – and gain valuable real-world experience – with our BSc Finance with Placement Year degree.
Recent changes in finance – including the emergence
read moreHow do I apply and how easy is it to get in?
What you will need to do
Apply by 14 Jan
What you won’t need to do
Audition for a Place
Attend an interview
Submit a portfolio
Pass an entry test
Points of entry for Finance with Placement Year BSc Hons
Year 1
Entry requirements for Accounting and Finance and Finance at University of Reading
Entry requirements are the formal requirements students need to meet to be considered for a place on a university course. But, each year many universities accept students with lower grades. The bar chart below shows the actual UCAS tariff points of students currently on this course.
A,B,B
Required subjects for Finance with Placement Year BSc Hons at University of Reading
AS/A-level Mathematics at grade B or A-level Physics, Chemistry, Economics, Statistics at grade B.
UCAS points for current students on Accounting and Finance and Finance at University of Reading
English language requirements
6.5
Additional details
We require a minimum score of 6.5 overall with at least 5.5 in each element of the test (Listening, Speaking, Reading and Writing).
What else do you need to know when applying to university in the UK?
Navigating the university application process can be a bit daunting at the start. Use our series of helpful guides on key steps in the process to get started.
What do you need to know about the cost of university in the UK?
Studying at university can be expensive. Read our default hints and tips to get the best value for the money.
How good is this course?
Most relevant Student Reviews for Accounting and Finance at University of Reading
member12151547
13th June 25
Accounting and Business - Flying Start Degree Programme, BA Hons FullTime
The Flying Start course is partnered with an accounting firm where you go on part placements throughout 2nd to 4th year and if you pass the degree, you are guaranteed a job with that company. Overall, it’s really worth it as you can earn money during your placement, while getting a discount on your tuition as you’re not at the uni full time. However, it is a very demanding course and you have to be able to balance working on placement with studying. read more
Value for Money
Teaching Quality
Personal Tutor
Course Content
Job Prospects
member9150407
4th June 25
Accounting and Management, BA Hons FullTime
My course has been very interesting thus far, and I have been getting more involved as we go on as I discover more of what I want to be when I’m older read more
Value for Money
Teaching Quality
Personal Tutor
Course Content
Job Prospects
member13150411
4th June 25
Accounting and Management with Foundation, BSc Hons FullTime
Good teachers. Good modules. Good classes. read more
Value for Money
Teaching Quality
Personal Tutor
Course Content
Job Prospects
member4149080
21st May 25
Accounting and Management, BA Hons FullTime
Cant understand lecturers whatsover. You pay 9grand for them to extend the second half of a seminar to play kahoot (not 9k) read more
Value for Money
Teaching Quality
Personal Tutor
Course Content
Job Prospects
Imepellos
13th May 25
Accounting and Management, BA Hons FullTime
Engaging very interesting. Very nice read more
Value for Money
Teaching Quality
Personal Tutor
Course Content
Job Prospects
Shrey
13th May 25
Accounting and Business - Flying Start Degree Programme, BA Hons FullTime
Very good teachers and really helpful. read more
Value for Money
Teaching Quality
Personal Tutor
Course Content
Job Prospects
Xuanhao Liang
13th May 25
Accounting and Management, BSc Hons FullTime
everything looks good actually，teachers have done their best to keep high level of education read more
Value for Money
Teaching Quality
Personal Tutor
Course Content
Job Prospects
member7148193
13th May 25
Accounting and Business - Flying Start Degree Programme, BA Hons FullTime
I feel very lucky to have got on to my course due to the job prospects and experience it will give me, however, the teaching quality is very hit or miss with some lectures being far better than others. read more
Value for Money
Teaching Quality
Personal Tutor
Course Content
Job Prospects
member4120521
17th October 24
Accounting and Management With Placement Experience, BA Hons FullTime
Some the the lectures are not the best and makes me question why I am paying as much for uni when I can’t understand the lectures read more
Value for Money
Teaching Quality
Personal Tutor
Course Content
Job Prospects
member11115165
18th September 24
Accounting and Management, BA Hons FullTime
Good lecturers, interesting subject read more
Value for Money
Teaching Quality
Personal Tutor
Course Content
Job Prospects
member580651
8th March 23
Accounting and Management, BA Hons FullTime
The overall experience is great, however more support to international student for placements would help a ton read more
Value for Money
Teaching Quality
Personal Tutor
Course Content
Job Prospects
member638167
19th May 19
Accounting and Management With Placement Experience, BA Hons FullTime
Great approach to the module by the teachers and in regards to job read more
Value for Money
Teaching Quality
Personal Tutor
Course Content
Job Prospects
member1124028
16th September 16
Accounting and Management With Placement Experience, BA Hons FullTime
course is very good. many options of what you would like to study which is great. teachers are very helpful. Henley business school is amazing for careers help. read more
Value for Money
Teaching Quality
Personal Tutor
Course Content
Job Prospects
AmyN17
15th March 16
Accounting and Management With Placement Experience, BA Hons FullTime
Such a great course with help on getting jobs. read more
Value for Money
Teaching Quality
Personal Tutor
Course Content
Job Prospects
member1219815
26th November 15
Accounting and Management, BA Hons FullTime
Good course, well taught, really good support, and real life application! read more
Value for Money
Teaching Quality
Personal Tutor
Course Content
Job Prospects
Most relevant Student Reviews for Finance at University of Reading
member8150067
31st May 25
Accounting and Finance, BSc Hons FullTime
For international students the price is very high along with the quality read more
Value for Money
Teaching Quality
Personal Tutor
Course Content
Job Prospects
member11149409
23rd May 25
Economics and Finance, BSc Hons FullTime
Great course however some proffesseors can be a bit annoying read more
Value for Money
Teaching Quality
Personal Tutor
Course Content
Job Prospects
member8149339
22nd May 25
Finance, BSc Hons FullTime
good so far, only completed first year so cant talk for anything past that. read more
Value for Money
Teaching Quality
Personal Tutor
Course Content
Job Prospects
member11149104
21st May 25
Finance with Foundation, BSc Hons FullTime
foundation year ill be honest wasn't that crazy helpful some of teachers either felt unhelpful or wouldn't help much course content didn't feel much as preparing me for 1year i only learn in my maths modules and quantitative methods module and teachers were helpful read more
Value for Money
Teaching Quality
Personal Tutor
Course Content
Job Prospects
member9149096
21st May 25
Finance (Sustainable Finance), BSc Hons FullTime
My MSc doesn’t appear in the search bracket… it’s MSc in Finance read more
Value for Money
Teaching Quality
Personal Tutor
Course Content
Job Prospects
member10148379
14th May 25
Economics and Finance, BSc Hons FullTime
Good experience overall so far. read more
Value for Money
Teaching Quality
Personal Tutor
Course Content
Job Prospects
member4128453
14th May 25
Finance (Investments), BSc Hons FullTime
Well structure and content is quite useful read more
Value for Money
Teaching Quality
Personal Tutor
Course Content
Job Prospects
member9148888
13th May 25
Finance (FinTech), BSc Hons FullTime
The modules offered are interesting and relatable to the industry, exposing students to developing a wide range of new skills and possibilities. Besides, lecturers and personal academic tutor are highly reachable and are responsive to academic uncertainties. read more
Value for Money
Teaching Quality
Personal Tutor
Course Content
Job Prospects
member6148333
13th May 25
Accounting and Finance, BSc Hons FullTime
Since I'm only in first year, it's hard to evaluate whether the job prospects are enough or not. read more
Value for Money
Teaching Quality
Personal Tutor
Course Content
Job Prospects
member7148319
13th May 25
Finance, BSc Hons FullTime
Good. Overall great experience read more
Value for Money
Teaching Quality
Personal Tutor
Course Content
Job Prospects
member4122200
13th May 25
Accounting and Finance, BSc Hons FullTime
First semester lectures were far too long in accounting - 3 hours was far too much. read more
Value for Money
Teaching Quality
Personal Tutor
Course Content
Job Prospects
member5148203
13th May 25
Real Estate Finance, BSc Hons FullTime
I love my course and I find it really interesting but obviously some lecturers are more engaging than others. Some are very monotone seem to just be there to get paid whilst others are really engaging and explain concepts really well. I'm really enjoying my modules, I think they are very relevant to the industry and the present. The career department really is top tier and help you through every step of the way giving you as much job prospects and possibilities as possible. I do definitely recommend the course! read more
Value for Money
Teaching Quality
Personal Tutor
Course Content
Job Prospects
member10122211
26th October 24
Finance (Sustainable Finance), BSc Hons FullTime
They can update the way of teaching (methods and tools) read more
Value for Money
Teaching Quality
Personal Tutor
Course Content
Job Prospects
member7116151
26th September 24
Accounting and Finance, BSc Hons FullTime
The teachers are really good and delivered insightful classes. read more
Value for Money
Teaching Quality
Personal Tutor
Course Content
Job Prospects
member12115358
19th September 24
Mathematics with Finance and Investment Banking, BSc Hons FullTime
The teaching staff are real professionals, friendly and ready to re-explain the materials. read more
Value for Money
Teaching Quality
Personal Tutor
Course Content
Job Prospects
member12115292
18th September 24
Finance (International Business), BSc Hons FullTime
Great experience and very good support read more
Value for Money
Teaching Quality
Personal Tutor
Course Content
Job Prospects
member6115110
18th September 24
Finance, BSc Hons FullTime
ICMA centre have a really cool trading room. The security for building let me feel safe. read more
Value for Money
Teaching Quality
Personal Tutor
Course Content
Job Prospects
es014850
18th September 24
Accounting and Finance, BSc Hons FullTime
The course for first year has not been relatively challenging. But the course details have been superb so far. read more
Value for Money
Teaching Quality
Personal Tutor
Course Content
Job Prospects
member10115075
18th September 24
Finance, BSc Hons FullTime
It was a good course overall . read more
Value for Money
Teaching Quality
Personal Tutor
Course Content
Job Prospects
member5115062
18th September 24
Real Estate Finance, BSc Hons FullTime
Is more about yourself, and the program provide great networking events with the industry read more
Value for Money
Teaching Quality
Personal Tutor
Course Content
Job Prospects
member998065
25th January 24
Finance (International Business), BSc Hons FullTime
The school environment is very good, the teachers are very responsible, the teaching progress is very reasonable. read more
Value for Money
Teaching Quality
Personal Tutor
Course Content
Job Prospects
member683826
7th April 23
Accounting and Finance, BSc Hons FullTime
I like the course content and find it really interesting read more
Value for Money
Teaching Quality
Personal Tutor
Course Content
Job Prospects
member1183077
3rd April 23
Finance, BSc Hons FullTime
The course has been really helpful and gave me further insight into the world of Finance. I'm really glad I chose to enrol at the ICMA Centre and leverage the various facilities available at my disposal. read more
Value for Money
Teaching Quality
Personal Tutor
Course Content
Job Prospects
member882940
31st March 23
Finance (Investments), BSc Hons FullTime
Great facilities………………zzzzzzzxxx read more
Value for Money
Teaching Quality
Personal Tutor
Course Content
Job Prospects
member569873
7th July 22
Accounting and Finance, BSc Hons FullTime
Interesting course and very nice lecturers read more
Value for Money
Teaching Quality
Personal Tutor
Course Content
Job Prospects
40 aggregated reviews by students studying at University of Reading.
Are you a current student?
Share your student experience and write a review
Are you a current student?
Share your student experience and write a review