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Finance with Banking (including a Foundation Year) at University of Chester - UCAS

University of Chester

Degree level: Undergraduate

Finance with Banking (including a Foundation Year)

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Course summary

On the Finance with Banking degree, aligned with the Chartered Banker Institute (CBI), you will join a community of like-minded peers, challenge your perspectives, and immerse yourself in the fast-paced world of banking. This degree is designed to equip you for a successful career in the Banking and Financial Services industry, ensuring you gain expertise in cutting-edge financial technologies and the ability to adapt to emerging risk management strategies. The course modules are structured to broaden your understanding of the financial sector, with a focus on banking. You will explore contemporary issues and challenges in the industry, learn the importance of staying ahead of regulatory changes, appreciate the ethical considerations of the profession, and gain a solid grasp of risk management strategies. Additionally, you’ll examine the technological innovations that are shaping the future of banking in an increasingly competitive market. With a focus on the many roles and functions within banking, the Finance with Banking degree provides you with hands-on experience across a range of specialisations. This will help you develop the knowledge and skills necessary to pursue a variety of career paths in the sector, significantly enhancing your future employability. Foundation Year courses have been designed for students who do not have the necessary academic qualifications needed to enter directly into the first year of a degree but who have the ability and commitment to do so. Once the Foundation Year has been completed successfully, you can then go on to complete your degree.

Modules

For the latest example of curriculum availability on this degree programme please refer to the University of Chester's Website.

Assessment method

There will be a broad range of assessment methods so that you are exposed to the different types of tasks you might encounter in the workplace. These will include coursework in the form of reports, portfolios of work, presentations (such as pitches and debates, peer assessment), reflective reviews, multiple-choice questions, and evaluation reports. In some modules, you will encounter written exams, class tests and practical assessments.


How to apply

Application codes

Course code:
N391
Institution code:
C55
Campus name:
Chester
Campus code:
-

Points of entry

The following entry points are available for this course:

  • Year 1

Entry requirements

Qualification requirements

GCSE Maths at grade C/4 or above is also required. The University of Chester considers a wide range of Level 3 qualifications and a wide range of professional / vocational qualifications. Welsh Baccalaureate Advanced will be recognised in our offer. We will also consider a combination of A Levels and BTECs/OCRs. If you are a mature student (21 or over) and have been out of education for a while or do not have experience or qualifications at Level 3 (equivalent to A Levels), then our Foundation Year courses will help you to develop the skills and knowledge you will need to succeed in your chosen degree.


Student Outcomes

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There is no data available for this course. For further information visit 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

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

The tuition fee for the subsequent years of study on the full-time undergraduate degree will be charged at the undergraduate degree fee level. This fee is currently £9,535 a year the University may increase these fees at the start of each subsequent year of your course in line with inflation at that time, as measured by the Retail Price Index. These fee levels and increases are subject to any necessary government, and other regulatory, approvals.
Finance with Banking (including a Foundation Year) at University of Chester - UCAS