About BA (hons) Finance in University of Stirling
Study Finance at the University of Stirling and discover why we're ranked in the top 5 universities in Scotland for Accounting and Finance (Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide 2018).
Rooted in cutting-edge research and shaped by the latest developments in finance theory and practice, this course will give you a comprehensive understanding of how stock markets work, how companies reduce foreign exchange risk, why corporate governance matters and why financial crises occur. As you study, you’ll gain a thorough grounding in the theoretical and analytical skills needed for a career in corporate finance, investment management or financial services.
Your studies in Finance can also be combined with one of four complementary subjects, including our industry-accredited Accountancy course. Graduating with an Accountancy and Finance degree from Stirling means you’ll be granted significant exemptions from professional exams when the time comes to kick-start your career.
Finance at Stirling is ranked among the best courses of its kind in the country and has a 91% student satisfaction rating, making it the perfect starting point for a world of exciting opportunities.
Amplify Trading Boot Camp
Students on the BA Finance or studying a combined degree with Finance have the opportunity to participate in this innovative week-long global financial trading and training boot camp run by our partner Amplify. The boot camp won the CFA Institute Innovative Delivery of Education (IDEA) global award and gives you the chance to trade futures contracts on the Chicago Mercantile Exchange. By letting you trade in real time, but with virtual money, the boot camp bridges the gap between an academic understanding of financial markets and how they function in practice.
Student Managed Investment Fund
Our students have established a Student Managed Investment Fund (SMIF), with support of our academics within the Accounting and Finance Division. The SMIF allows you to gain practical experience of managing investments with real money. A student-led project, it will help you to enhance your employability before you graduate – giving you exceptional practical understanding of theoretical aspects of investment valuation.
University of Stirling Highlights
| University Type |
Public |
| Establishment Year |
1967 |
| Location |
Stirling, Scotland |
| Campus Setting |
Urban |
| Total Enrollment |
14,000+ |
| Number of Undergraduate Students |
10,300+ |
| Number of Graduate Students |
3,800+ |
| % of international students |
20% |
| Student satisfaction |
82.9% |
| Work-study |
Not available |
| Financial Aid |
Scholarships |
University of Stirling Average Tuition Fees And Other Expenses
- The cost of attendance for the University of Stirling depends on a number of variable factors.
- Tuition fee for undergraduate and graduate programs may vary depending on the choice of program.
- An estimate of the undergraduate and graduate student cost of attendance is given below for reference:
| Expenditure Item |
Undergraduate |
Postgraduate |
| Tuition and fees |
13,100 GBP |
16,950 GBP |
| Accommodation |
3,458 GBP- 7,069 GBP |
3,458 GBP- 7,069 GBP |
| Transport |
80 GBP/month |
80 GBP/month |
| Water, gas & electricity |
46 GBP/month |
46 GBP/month |
| Food |
74 GBP/month |
74 GBP/month |
It must be noted that the actual cost of attendance for students may vary from the above-given figures.
