Which Uni shall I pick??
Hi, I have had offers from the following three unis and I don’t which to pick. Any advice or helpful information , on which you’d consider the best option would be greatly appreciated.
Uni of Reading - Finance
Uni of Surrey - Accounting and Finance
Royal Holloway - Financial and Business Economics
Uni of Reading - Finance
Uni of Surrey - Accounting and Finance
Royal Holloway - Financial and Business Economics
Reply 1
Go to offer holder days and dont rush your decision, you have months to make it 🙂
Reply 2
Hi!
Some info on Reading Uni (UoR) Finance is below:
If you want a career in corporate finance, financial services or financial markets, Henley Business School (HBS) (on campus) is a brilliant choice. We’re top 30 in the UK for Accounting & Finance and top 15 for graduate prospects, and our finance degrees are CFA Institute–affiliated.
You’ll also get hands-on experience in our ICMA Centre dealing room, a large non-investment bank dealing room, and have flexible options including specialist pathways, a placement year, or a year abroad in your 3rd year meaning you will come back to uni in your extra year (4th) to complete your degree and graduate - you get all the information for this during your time and get support from our careers services.
These professional trading environments let you: Practise trading strategies, Build and manage your own asset portfolio, Analyse real-world financial data, Experience the pace and pressure of market environments. This hands-on experience really sets Reading apart I would say.
Your learning will be a blend of lectures, seminars, practical workshops, and independent study and assessed in groups and in individual coursework and exams, the real world experience to be ready for the word of work, is something HBS is really pleased to offer.
After the first year of your BSc Finance degree, you will have the option to transfer to any of our specialist pathways:
* BSc Finance (Investments)
* BSc Finance (FinTech)
* BSc Finance (Sustainable Finance)
* BSc Finance (International Business)
Modules
Year 1 (Compulsory) - Introductory Securities and Markets, Introductory Finance / Trading Simulation, Introductory Economics for Business and Finance, Introductory Quantitative Techniques for Business and Finance, Ethics in Investment Management, Business in Practice: Accounting for Managers
Year 2 (Compulsory) - Corporate Finance, Portfolio Management, Financial Modelling - Optional modules include: Climate Change and Finance, Trends in Finance, Programming for Finance, Sustainable Finance, FX and International Debt Markets, Introductory Econometrics for Finance, possibly a Optional Language or University-Wide Modules
Year 3 (Compulsory) - Management of Risk, Derivative Securities - Optional modules include: Financial Engineering, Research Project, Private Equity and Venture Capital, Bond and Money Markets, FinTech and Cryptocurrencies,Advanced Derivative Securities Hedging and Trading, Machine Learning in Finance, Information Systems and Digital Business, again Optional Language or University-Wide Moduls
(Modules are for 2025/26 entry and subject to change.)
Entry Requirements (typical)
[email protected] - email admissions for any inquires related to entry requirements
• A-level: ABB with a B in Maths OR Economics/Physics/Chemistry/Statistics
• EPQ: Alternative offer BBB with B in EPQ
• GCSE: Grade 4 in English and 6 in Maths (if not taken at A/AS level)
I have focused on the course here but do let me know if you want any info on student life at Reading etc. - https://readingsu.co.uk (even at HBS you will still be apart of the main uni (UoR)
You can also Ask a Question to the finance schools teachers here -
https://www.reading.ac.uk/uor-forms/crm/question
More info on the finance course(s) - https://www.reading.ac.uk/ready-to-study/study/subject-area/business-and-management-accounting-and-finance-ug/bsc-finance
ICMA - https://www.icmacentre.ac.uk
If you have any more questions, please don’t hesitate to reply to this thread and a member of our ambassador team will get back to you
Kind Regards,
Sid
- UoR Student Ambassador
- LLB Law w/ International Business (Yr1)
- Business Management (Foundation)
my working day is: thursday
Some info on Reading Uni (UoR) Finance is below:
If you want a career in corporate finance, financial services or financial markets, Henley Business School (HBS) (on campus) is a brilliant choice. We’re top 30 in the UK for Accounting & Finance and top 15 for graduate prospects, and our finance degrees are CFA Institute–affiliated.
You’ll also get hands-on experience in our ICMA Centre dealing room, a large non-investment bank dealing room, and have flexible options including specialist pathways, a placement year, or a year abroad in your 3rd year meaning you will come back to uni in your extra year (4th) to complete your degree and graduate - you get all the information for this during your time and get support from our careers services.
These professional trading environments let you: Practise trading strategies, Build and manage your own asset portfolio, Analyse real-world financial data, Experience the pace and pressure of market environments. This hands-on experience really sets Reading apart I would say.
Your learning will be a blend of lectures, seminars, practical workshops, and independent study and assessed in groups and in individual coursework and exams, the real world experience to be ready for the word of work, is something HBS is really pleased to offer.
After the first year of your BSc Finance degree, you will have the option to transfer to any of our specialist pathways:
* BSc Finance (Investments)
* BSc Finance (FinTech)
* BSc Finance (Sustainable Finance)
* BSc Finance (International Business)
Modules
Year 1 (Compulsory) - Introductory Securities and Markets, Introductory Finance / Trading Simulation, Introductory Economics for Business and Finance, Introductory Quantitative Techniques for Business and Finance, Ethics in Investment Management, Business in Practice: Accounting for Managers
Year 2 (Compulsory) - Corporate Finance, Portfolio Management, Financial Modelling - Optional modules include: Climate Change and Finance, Trends in Finance, Programming for Finance, Sustainable Finance, FX and International Debt Markets, Introductory Econometrics for Finance, possibly a Optional Language or University-Wide Modules
Year 3 (Compulsory) - Management of Risk, Derivative Securities - Optional modules include: Financial Engineering, Research Project, Private Equity and Venture Capital, Bond and Money Markets, FinTech and Cryptocurrencies,Advanced Derivative Securities Hedging and Trading, Machine Learning in Finance, Information Systems and Digital Business, again Optional Language or University-Wide Moduls
(Modules are for 2025/26 entry and subject to change.)
Entry Requirements (typical)
[email protected] - email admissions for any inquires related to entry requirements
• A-level: ABB with a B in Maths OR Economics/Physics/Chemistry/Statistics
• EPQ: Alternative offer BBB with B in EPQ
• GCSE: Grade 4 in English and 6 in Maths (if not taken at A/AS level)
I have focused on the course here but do let me know if you want any info on student life at Reading etc. - https://readingsu.co.uk (even at HBS you will still be apart of the main uni (UoR)
You can also Ask a Question to the finance schools teachers here -
https://www.reading.ac.uk/uor-forms/crm/question
More info on the finance course(s) - https://www.reading.ac.uk/ready-to-study/study/subject-area/business-and-management-accounting-and-finance-ug/bsc-finance
ICMA - https://www.icmacentre.ac.uk
If you have any more questions, please don’t hesitate to reply to this thread and a member of our ambassador team will get back to you
Kind Regards,
Sid
- UoR Student Ambassador
- LLB Law w/ International Business (Yr1)
- Business Management (Foundation)
my working day is: thursday
Reply 3
I would also recommend attending an open day - it’s really good to ask any questions, get a feel for the campus, explore student life, accommodation, chat to our students & get taster sessions as well as speaking to our teaching staff. All that info is here - https://www.reading.ac.uk/ready-to-study/visiting-and-open-days
any questions let me know
Kind Regards,
Sid
- UoR Student Ambassador
- LLB Law w/ International Business (Yr1)
- Business Management (Foundation)
my working day is: thursday
any questions let me know
Kind Regards,
Sid
- UoR Student Ambassador
- LLB Law w/ International Business (Yr1)
- Business Management (Foundation)
my working day is: thursday
Original post
by Tommy36374Hi, I have had offers from the following three unis and I don’t which to pick. Any advice or helpful information , on which you’d consider the best option would be greatly appreciated.
Uni of Reading - Finance
Uni of Surrey - Accounting and Finance
Royal Holloway - Financial and Business Economics
Uni of Reading - Finance
Uni of Surrey - Accounting and Finance
Royal Holloway - Financial and Business Economics
Congratulations on receiving your offers, that’s a fantastic achievement! 🎉
When deciding between universities, it can help to think about what matters most to you such as, the course content and structure. Our Financial and Business Economics degree combines core economic theory with practical business applications, giving you a strong foundation in areas like financial markets, corporate strategy, and data analysis. You’ll also develop valuable quantitative and analytical skills that are highly sought after by employers in finance, consulting, and business management. Find our more here: https://www.royalholloway.ac.uk/studying-here/undergraduate/economics/financial-and-business-economics/.
You might also want to look into the teaching style, placement opportunities, and the kind of support available for students. For example, we offer options for work placements and industry projects, helping you gain real-world experience alongside your studies. It’s also worth thinking about the campus environment and location. Our campus offers a close-knit community feel with easy access to London, which can be great for networking, internships, and career opportunities.
Try reaching out to our current students or come along to an offer holder event or webinar to get a real sense of what it's like to study with us. You can browse some of our upcoming events here: https://www.royalholloway.ac.uk/student-life/visit-royal-holloway/undergraduate-events/.
Best wishes,
Royal Holloway, University of London
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