Course summary

BSc(Hons) Banking and Finance is for you if you’re keen to develop the specialised knowledge, technical expertise, and critical thinking you need to succeed in the dynamic finance industry. Focus on key topics including financial institutions and markets, quantitative methods, financial instruments, corporate finance, investment management, financial analysis, economics, and banking practices. We start preparing you for your career from day one. Learn how to apply theory to practice through real-world scenarios including case studies, live briefs, and projects, replicating the professional experiences in banking and finance. This offers you hands-on experience, developing your analytical mindset and creative problem-solving skills. Benefit from our close links with industry partners who provide guest lectures, immersion days, and valuable networking opportunities. We’ll develop your digital skills using tools just like industry professionals for tasks such as data analysis, computer programming, collaboration, and communication. You’ll leave us as a well-rounded graduate ready to thrive in this fast-paced and competitive industry. You may choose to work as portfolio manager, in retail and corporate banking, insurance, wealth management, investment analysis, financial planning and analysis, accountancy, risk management, and advisory roles in national and international financial institutions.