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Banking and Finance (with foundation year) at Coventry University - UCAS

Coventry University

Degree level: Undergraduate

Banking and Finance (with foundation year)

Course options

2025 - 20262026 - 2027
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Coventry University has participated in the Teaching Excellence Framework. These ratings were awarded in 2023, for four years.

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Course summary

The foundation year of this Coventry University degree will be delivered from our CU Coventry campus. Course delivery from year 1 onwards will be from Coventry University main campus. Foundation year The foundation year aims to provide a credible broad-based preparatory course that will equip you with the necessary skills and competencies to study at degree level. Degree This course aims to prepare you for a wide range of careers in banking and finance. Build your understanding of financial markets, banking regulations, the principles of banking, and advanced issues in banking and risk management. Developing skills in these areas could help you tap career opportunities in investment banking, retail banking, compliance, trading, fund management, risk management, security and fraud prevention, advice, and sales and marketing. Explore key theories of finance and banking and learn how they're applied to solve real-world problems.Learn important statistical software and tools widely used in the global banking industry.4Get hands-on experience with market-leading financial databases such as Bloomberg, Refinitiv Workspace, Fitch Connect and Bureau van Dijk.4 Why you should study this course Foundation year Supports you to gain the academic skills required for degree-level studyProvides a grounding in key areas of finance and economics. Degree You’ll have the opportunity to:

  • gain professional certification in key financial database skills (Bloomberg, LSEG Workspace) at no additional cost.2learn from guest speakers from banking and financial organisations.
  • access free maths and statistics support and advice through drop-in sessions led by knowledgeable staff.
  • learn from our experienced teaching team who bring experience from working in financial markets and institutions globally
  • get involved in student-led societies, such as the Investment Society and the Economics Society, run by the Your Students’ Unionbuild your network and take part in visits to financial institutions. Previous visits include Bloomberg, Cooper Parry Wealth and Fidelity International.
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Modules

The foundation year teaches key modules in:

  • Business Communication and Numeracy - 30 Credits
  • Finance and Capital Markets - 30 Credits
  • Business Economics - 30 Credits
  • Global Economics - 30 Credits
After foundation, you progress to year 1 of the degree course. This course has a common first year which enables you to work alongside students doing similar courses to you, to widen your knowledge and exposure to other subject areas and professions. You will have the opportunity to collaborate with other students, so you can share your insights and experience which will help you to develop and learn. Year one Modules Principles of Economics - 30 Credits Qunatitative and Academic Skills - 30 Credits Ethics, Sustainability and Entrepreneurship - 30 Credits Principles of Finance - 30 Credits Year Two Applied Econometrics and Research Skills - 30 Credits Corporate and Behavioural Finance - 30 Credits Financial Regulation and Governance - 30 Credits Principles of Banking - 30 Credits Placement Year There’s no better way to find out what you love doing than trying it out for yourself, which is why a work placement2 can often be beneficial. Work placements usually occur between your second and final year of study. They’re a great way to help you explore your potential career path and gain valuable work experience, whilst developing transferable skills for the future. If you choose to do a work placement year, you will pay a reduced tuition fee* of £1,250. For more information, please go to the fees and funding section. During this time you will receive guidance from your employer or partner institution, along with your assigned academic mentor who will ensure you have the support you need to complete your placement. Whilst we would like to give you all the information about our placement/study abroad offering here, it is often tailored for each course every year and depends on the length of placement or study abroad opportunities that are secured. Therefore, the placement and study abroad arrangements vary per course and per student. Request further information about going on a placement or study abroad year* Final Year Investment Analysis - 30 Credits Undergraduate Project - 30 Credits Advanced Issues in Banking - 30 Credits Insurance and Pensions - 30 Credits [Choose one from two modules] Risk Management in Banking - 30 Credits [Choose one from two modules] We regularly review our course content, to make it relevant and current for the benefit of our students. For these reasons, course modules may be updated. Before accepting any offers, please check the website for the most up to date course content. For full module details please check the course page on the Coventry University website. *For further information please check the course page on the Coventry University website

Assessment method

This course will be assessed using a variety of methods which will vary depending upon the module. Assessment methods include: Formal examinations Phase tests Essays Group work Presentations Reports Projects Coursework Exams Individual Assignments The Coventry University Group assessment strategy ensures that our courses are fairly assessed and allows us to monitor student progression towards achieving the intended learning outcomes.

How to apply

14Jan

This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.

Application codes

Please select a course option – you will then see the application code you need to use to apply for the course.

Points of entry

The following entry points are available for this course:

  • Foundation

Entry requirements

Qualification requirements

We’re here to help you achieve your study goals. If your qualifications or expected levels of grades differ from those outlined above, chat with our admissions team and between us we will explore the possibilities open to you. We accept a range of qualifications and our study experience is designed to give you options and support from the start. Contact us via our website to find out more.

Student Outcomes

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Employment after 15 months (Most common jobs)
83%
Go onto work and study

The number of student respondents and response rates can be important in interpreting the data – it is important to note your experience may be different from theirs. This data will be based on the subject area rather than the specific course. Read more about this data on the Discover Uni website.

Fees and funding

Tuition fees

England £5760* Year 1
Northern Ireland £5760* Year 1
Scotland £5760* Year 1
Wales £5760* Year 1
Channel Islands £5760* Year 1
Republic of Ireland £5760* Year 1

*This is a provisional fee and subject to change.

Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website .

Additional fee information

Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website . The fees listed above reflect the Foundation year tuition fee only. To view the degree tuition fees and the most up to date fee information please check the relevant course page of the Coventry University website. Please note, this course with a foundation year is not currently available to international students. If you do not meet the entry requirements to directly join year 1 of the degree, please visit our website to find out about our international pathways. www.coventry.ac.uk
Banking and Finance (with foundation year) at Coventry University - UCAS