You must have competence in English language to study with us. The most commonly accepted evidence of English language ability is IELTS 6.0 (with minimum 5.5 in all four components)
Why study banking and finance with us
Our banking and finance degree gives you the specialist knowledge, skills and experience to succeed in a sector that influences the success of our global economy. London is one of the best cities in the world to study finance, which means our BSc in finance will give you the essential skills to pursue international career opportunities in banking, insurance and accountancy.
With the flexibility to study over three or four years – the latter with a year-long paid industry placement – you’ll build your specialist economic knowledge, gain experience of the operations, strategy and regulatory functions of banking and finance, and learn the practical skills you need to succeed in one of most important global sectors.
Build your banking and finance skills
Our London location gives you access to some of the industry’s most prestigious companies and influencers. You’ll also have the opportunity to build your professional network and gain hands-on experience through a range of work experience placements.
Our three-year and four-year study options both give you the chance to develop your practical skills through work experience in the industry. You’ll have the opportunity to take two 18-week summer placements as part of a three-year degree, or a 36-week paid work placement in your third year as part of a four-year approach.
You’ll have access to the latest Bloomberg and Datastream finance software in our Financial Markets Lab.
Get the support you need to succeed
While you are an undergraduate or foundation year student, you’ll have a Personal Tutor directly related to your course. If you need support with academic writing, numeracy and library skills, we’ll be sure to provide it. Our Student Learning and Graduate Academic Assistants have studied your subject and can support you based on their own experience.
Our graduates are able to secure a range of roles in prestigious organisations that include Bensons Accountants, Tradewise, London Eye and South Sudan Women’s Skills Development.
Modules
Year 1
Financial Accounting (30 credits) - Compulsory
Financial Data Analysis (30 credits) - Compulsory
Financial Markets and Institutions (30 credits) - Compulsory
Decision Theory (30 credits) - Compulsory
Year 2
Banking Theory and Practice (30 credits) - Compulsory
Securities and Derivatives (30 credits) - Compulsory
Business Communication Spanish (30 credits) - Optional
Financial Mathematics (30 credits) - Compulsory
Personal Financial Behaviour (30 credits) - Optional
Applied Financial Accounting (30 Credits) - Optional
Year 3
Financial Risk Management in Banking (30 credits) - Compulsory
Investment Analysis (30 credits) - Compulsory
Monetary Policy (30 credits) - Optional
Applied Financial Econometrics (15 credits) - Compulsory
Ethics and Sustainability (15 credits) - Compulsory
Business Start-up (30 credits) - Optional
Financial Statistics (30 credits) - Optional
Global Business Spanish (30 credits) - Optional
International Finance (30 credits) - Optional
Work Internship (30 credits) - Optional
September 2020 - Year 3 entry only
Financial Risk Management in Banking (30 credits) - Compulsory
Investment Analysis (30 credits) - Compulsory
Monetary Policy (30 credits) - Optional
Applied Financial Econometrics (15 credits) - Optional
Ethics and Sustainability (15 credits) - Optional
Business Start-up (30 credits) - Optional
Business Statistics (30 credits) - Optional
Global Business Spanish (30 credits) - Optional
International Finance (30 credits) - Optional
Work Internship (30 credits) - Optional
Work Experience Project (30 credits) - Optional
You will graduate primed with the professional knowledge and skills for a career in the banking and finance sector, and be well prepared for postgraduate study. The finance industry offers a wealth of career options for determined graduates within areas such as banks and building societies, insurance, accountancy within either audit, tax or an accountancy business, or managing investment and pension funds. The roles are just as varied and can include Trainee Accountant, Claims Negotiator, Self Ledger Clerk, Finance Secretary and also Sales.
Previous graduates have gone on to work in a wide range of roles in prestigious organisations including:
Bensons Accountants
Tradewise
London Eye
South Sudan Women’s Skills Development
Honda
Additionally, you could go on to further study on courses such as MSc Banking & Finance.
Insurance – Single: 300 GBP per year
