Finance and Data Analytics with a Year in Industry
UCAS code N3I4
- Study mode
- Full-time
- Duration
- 4 years
- Start date and application deadlines
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- Start date
About this course
Affiliated with the Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) Institute and partnered with the Certificate in Quantitative Finance (CQF) Institute, this programme is recognised for its professional rigour and academic excellence.
Introduction
Study Finance and Data Analytics at Liverpool and prepare for the future of global finance. Based in Liverpool, a city with a thriving digital and financial services sector, you’ll be immersed in an environment that connects learning to real-world innovation and opportunity. With CFA affiliation and CQF partnership, your studies are directly aligned with qualifications trusted by employers and respected worldwide.
From day one, you’ll combine financial theory with practical data skills, learning Python, analysing industry datasets, and turning complex information into clear, actionable insights.
You’ll move from mastering the foundations of finance to exploring advanced areas such as data mining and machine learning, building both technical expertise and the adaptability, problem-solving and commercial awareness that employers demand.
With a curriculum that integrates finance and analytics from the very start, supported by state-of-the-art facilities, innovative teaching, and strong industry connections, this programme gives you the edge to succeed in competitive global markets.
What you'll learn
- Corporate finance
- Financial markets
- Financial econometrics
- Financial technology
- Python programming
- Data mining and machine learning
- Data visualisation
- Database management
- Computational methods
- Corporate reporting and analysis
Accreditation
The University of Liverpool Management School holds accreditation from AACSB, AMBA and EQUIS. This makes it one of an elite group of institutions worldwide to hold the gold standard triple accreditation.
The Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) Institute University Affiliation Programme is a global recognition scheme that links academic degrees to the CFA charter, one of the most respected professional qualifications in finance and investment. In short, it shows employers and students that the course is professionally rigorous, globally benchmarked, and a direct stepping stone towards the CFA charter.
This course is also a recognised CQF Institute’s Academic Partner, which represents the best in financial education around the world. The Academic Partnership Program is dedicated to supporting the professional development of students studying in the field of finance and quantitative finance.
Students can register as free members and will benefit from a wealth of resources at the Institute, including leading industry insights via technical conferences and talks, networking with key decision makers and career opportunities from top financial companies.
Accreditation in detail
AACSB
AACSB Accreditation Standards require a high quality teaching environment, a commitment to continuous improvement, and curricula responsive to the needs of businesses. This achievement means that the Management School meets specific standards of excellence. It also means it's committed to on-going improvement in delivering high quality education.
AMBA
AMBA is the highest standard of achievement in postgraduate business education. MBA students and graduates, business schools and employers all recognise it as a gold standard. AMBA's rigorous criteria and assessment process ensure that only programmes that demonstrate the highest standards in teaching, learning and curriculum design; career development and employability; and student, alumni and employer interaction achieve accreditation.
CFA
CQF Institute
The CQF Institute's Academic Partners represent the best in financial education around the world. The Academic Partnership Program is dedicated to supporting the professional development of students studying in the field of finance and quantitative finance.
Students can register as free members and will benefit from a wealth of resources at the Institute, including leading industry insights via technical conferences and talks, networking with key decision makers and career opportunities from top financial companies.
EQUIS
The School is also accredited by EQUIS, which is the leading international system of quality assessment, improvement and accreditation of higher education institutions in management and business administration. Institutions that are accredited by EQUIS must demonstrate not only high general quality in all dimensions of their activities, but also a high degree of internationalisation and corporate connections.
Course content
Discover what you'll learn, what you'll study, and how you'll be taught and assessed.
Year one
You will acquire the foundational knowledge of accounting, finance, and data analytics and learn about the key concepts, datasets and their implications for decision-making. You will develop an expertise in the area of data analytics and computational methods by using Python to write computer codes to solve finance problems. In addition to technical skills, you will develop key employability skills that will be important in your future career.
Modules
Programme details and modules listed are illustrative only and subject to change.
Year two
Learn about advanced finance theories and evaluate their implications for the business world. Develop the ability to theoretically evaluate key concepts and leverage financial datasets to evaluate their empirical relevance, improving your analytical skills. Learn to use Tableau to prepare insightful visual elements, by combining your knowledge of finance theory, programming, and econometrics.
Modules
Programme details and modules listed are illustrative only and subject to change.
Year three
You will complete a year-long graduate-level placement, providing valuable work experience and an opportunity to further enhance the skills and attributes sought after by top employers.
Modules
| Compulsory modules | Credits |
|---|---|
| ULMS PLACEMENT YEAR (ULMS299) | 120 |
Programme details and modules listed are illustrative only and subject to change.
Year four
You will have develop your understanding of the key players of the financial sector, their business models, the key asset classes in financial markets and the impact of technology on the finance sector. Further develop your Python programming skills by learning about topics such as data mining and machine learning. You will have the opportunity to put your knowledge of finance, Python programming, and data analytics to practice by completing a year-long research project analysing a substantive finance issue. This is a great opportunity to develop and demonstrate key skills desired by graduate employers.
In the first semester, students will select one optional module between Financial Crises and Defaults (ACFI319) and Data Mining and Machine Learning (ACFI331). In the second semester, students will choose two optional modules from the following: Behavioural Finance (ACFI311), Corporate Governance (ACFI320), Financial Technology (ACFI332), Institutional Investors and Alternative Investments (ACFI333).
Modules
| Compulsory modules | Credits |
|---|---|
| DERIVATIVE SECURITIES (ACFI310) | 15 |
| BANKING AND THE FINANCIAL SYSTEM (ACFI330) | 15 |
| FINANCIAL RISK MANAGEMENT (ACFI342) | 15 |
| PROJECT IN FINANCE (ACFI318) | 30 |
Programme details and modules listed are illustrative only and subject to change.
Teaching and assessment
How you'll learn
During the lectures, you will be exposed to the key ideas as well as the latest academic research and case studies. You will engage with the subject through a range of activities, including live polls, class activities, and class room discussions. The knowledge from the lecture is reinforced by small-group seminars where you will put your knowledge into practice.
You are normally expected to prepare work in advance for seminars and may be expected to present work or give presentations from time to time. On several modules, the seminars take the form of practical sessions in the McKenzie computer suite, where you will use data from leading financial sources, e.g. Bloomberg, Datastream, and Compustat, to test key finance theories. This practical approach enables you to not only learn about theory but also to be able to empirically evaluate its practical relevance. Furthermore, the module leader will provide guidance in the form of suggested readings based on academic journals or newspapers articles.
The degree features E-learning and blended learning methods. You will be able to pre-learn and prepare for each teaching session by accessing the lecture materials on the virtual learning environment (VLE) ahead of each lecture. Furthermore, you will have access to the recording of individual sessions thus giving you the opportunity to revise the material at your own pace and time. The VLE will also be used to share digital material, e.g. videos, podcasts, and articles, highlighting the recent business events that are connected to the key concepts discussed in-class.
How you're assessed
You will be assessed through a combination of individual and group-based activities. The methods of assessment include the written examination, the employability portfolio, the (pre-recorded) video presentation, the multiple choice question, the poster presentation, the referee report, the pitchbook, and the visualisation dashboard. The exact method(s) of assessments and weight(s) will vary from one module to another.
Liverpool Hallmarks
We have a distinctive approach to education, the Liverpool Curriculum Framework, which focuses on research-connected teaching, active learning, and authentic assessment to ensure our students graduate as digitally fluent and confident global citizens.
The Liverpool Curriculum framework sets out our distinctive approach to education. Our teaching staff support our students to develop academic knowledge, skills, and understanding alongside our graduate attributes:
- Digital fluency
- Confidence
- Global citizenship
Our curriculum is characterised by the three Liverpool Hallmarks:
- Research-connected teaching
- Active learning
- Authentic assessment
All this is underpinned by our core value of inclusivity and commitment to providing a curriculum that is accessible to all students.
Entry requirements
The qualifications and exam results you'll need to apply for this course.
| Qualification | Details |
|---|---|
| GCSE |
GCSE Mathematics at grade 6 required. |
Course options
Studying with us means you can tailor your degree to suit you. Here's what is available on this course.
Global opportunities
University of Liverpool students can choose from an exciting range of study placements at partner universities worldwide.
Year in China
Immerse yourself in Chinese culture on an optional additional year at Xi'an Jiaotong Liverpool University in stunning Suzhou.
- Learn Chinese
- Study in a bustling world heritage city
- Improve employment prospects
- Study Chinese culture
- 30 minutes from Shanghai
- Learn new skills
Semester abroad
Take a semester of your second year of study at one of our worldwide partner institutions.
- Inspire your future career or studies
- Improved prospects of earning a 2:1 or First
- More likely to earn higher salary
- More likely to be employed after graduating
Summer abroad
Spend a summer abroad on a study placement or research project at one of our worldwide partner institutions.
- Spend a summer abroad in addition to your degree programme
- Study abroad without adding an extra year
- Choose any summer between your first and final year of study
- Get the chance to study subjects outside your discipline
Where can I spend a summer abroad on this course?
- Hong Kong
- Japan
- South Korea
Year in industry
This course is also available without an included year in industry.
View Finance and Data Analytics BSc (Hons)
To spend a year in industry, you'll need to secure a placement with an organisation. If you're unable to find a placement, you'll continue with the standard version of the course without a year in industry.
Language study
Every student at The University of Liverpool can study a language as part of, or alongside their degree. You can choose:
- A dedicated languages degree
- A language as a joint or major/minor degree
- Language modules (selected degrees)
- Language classes alongside your studies
Your experience
Day-to-day teaching takes place in the Management School, a world leading centre for management and leadership education and research. You will have access to extensive library facilities, industry-leading databases, such as Bloomberg and Wharton Research Data Services, and a state-of-the-art computer room (McKenzie Suite).
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Why study Finance and Data Analytics
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Supporting your learning
From arrival to alumni, we’re with you all the way:
- Careers and employability support, including help with career planning, understanding the job market and strengthening your networking skills
- A dedicated student services team can help you get assistance with your studies, help with health and wellbeing, and access to financial advice
- Confidential counselling and support to help students with personal problems affecting their studies and general wellbeing
- Support for students with differing needs from the Disability advice and guidance team. They can identify and recommend appropriate support provisions for you.
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Careers and employability
Undertaking this Finance and Data Analytics degree will ensure you study a curriculum inspired by the growing demand for graduates in this field developing in you all the skills which are highly valued by employers.
This course will help you develop the knowledge, skills and abilities needed to successfully pursue careers in:
- Asset management
- Banking
- Financial technology (FinTech) firms, large corporations
- Consultancy and financial services firms.
There will also be the possibility to pursue further degrees, including a taught postgraduate degree (e.g. MSc) or a research degree (e.g. PhD under the ESRC 1+3 route).
Fees and funding
Your tuition fee covers almost everything, but you may have additional study costs to consider, such as books, specialist equipment or field trips.
Tuition fees
UK fees (applies to Channel Islands, Isle of Man and Republic of Ireland)
Full-time place, per year - £9,535
Year in industry fee - £1,905
International fees
Full-time place, per year - £27,000
Year in industry fee - £1,905
Year abroad fee - £13,500 (applies to year in China)
Please note, UK full-time fees, year abroad and year in industry fees are for the academic year 2025/26. 2026/27 fees have yet to be confirmed. Please be advised that tuition fees are subject to increase each year, subject to the government’s regulated fee limits.
Tuition fees cover the cost of your teaching and assessment, operating facilities such as libraries, IT equipment, and access to academic and personal support. Learn more about paying for your studies.
Additional costs
All students have the opportunity to spend a semester studying overseas during their second year, subject to your year one performance. If you elect to study abroad you will need to cover associated travel and living costs. University travel bursaries and subsistence grants are available.
Find out more about the additional study costs that may apply to this course.
Scholarships and bursaries
We offer a range of scholarships and bursaries that could help pay your tuition and living expenses.
The Liverpool Bursary
If you’re a UK student joining an undergraduate degree and have a household income below £35,000, you could be eligible for a Liverpool Bursary worth up to £2,000 for each year of undergraduate study.
Asylum Seekers Scholarship
Apply for an Asylum Seekers Scholarship and you could have your tuition fees paid in full and receive help with study costs. You’ll need to have applied for asylum in the UK, or be the dependant of an asylum seeker, and be joining an eligible undergraduate degree.
Care Leavers’ Opportunity Bursary
If you’ve spent 13 or more weeks in Local Authority care since age 14, you could be eligible for a bursary of £3,000 per year of study. You’ll need to be a UK student joining an eligible undergraduate degree and be aged 28 or above on 1 September in the year you start.
Cowrie Foundation Scholarship
Are you a UK student with a Black African or Caribbean heritage and a household income of £25,000 or less? You could be eligible to apply for a Cowrie Foundation Scholarship worth up to £8,000 for each year of undergraduate study.
Estranged Students Bursary
If you’re a UK student identified as estranged by Student Finance England (or the equivalent UK funding body), you could be eligible for a bursary of £1,000 for each year of undergraduate study.
Nolan Scholarships
Do you live in the Liverpool City Region with a household income of £25,000 or less? Did neither of your parents attend University? You could be eligible to apply for a Nolan Scholarship worth £5,000 per year for three years of undergraduate study.
Rigby Enterprise Award
Are you a UK student with a household income of £25,000 or less? If you’ve participated in an eligible outreach programme, you could be eligible to apply for a Rigby Enterprise Award worth £5,000 per year for three years of your undergraduate degree.
ROLABOTIC Scholarship
Are you a UK student with a household income of £25,000 or less? Did neither of your parents attend University? You could be eligible to apply for a ROLABOTIC Scholarship worth £4,500 for each year of your undergraduate degree.
Sport Liverpool Performance Programme
Apply to receive tailored training support to enhance your sporting performance. Our athlete support package includes a range of benefits, from bespoke strength and conditioning training to physiotherapy sessions and one-to-one nutritional advice.
Young Adult Carer’s (YAC) Bursary
If you’re a young adult and a registered carer in the UK, you might be eligible for a £1,000 bursary for each year of study. You’ll need to be aged 18-25 on 1 September in the year you start your undergraduate degree.
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Last updated 16 October 2025 / / Programme terms and conditions