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This applied Finance programme is a specialist degree, responding to the rapid growth in global financial services. It is particularly suited to those looking to pursue a career in banking or investment management sectors, both nationally and internationally, covering a range of relevant specialist courses in finance.

Finance courses are taught by academics and experienced practitioners, and you'll have the opportunity to make use of the university’s state-of-the-art Bloomberg Finance Lab to gain employable, practical finance skills.

Throughout this four-year degree, you’ll gain theoretical knowledge and practical skills in the areas of:
Asset pricing; ; Portfolio construction; Corporate finance; Financial risk management; Capital markets.

Entry Requirements

2026 entry requirements

Standard entry: 4 Highers at AABB (two sittings) plus English and Maths or Applications of Maths at National 5.

Widening access entry: 4 Highers at BBBC (two sittings) plus English and Maths or Applications of Maths at National 5.

For entry to Level 2 you would require 2 Advanced Highers at BB including one from Maths, Accounting, Economics or Business Management plus 4 Highers at AAAB.