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Banking and Finance at University of Sussex - UCAS

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2024 - 20252025 - 2026
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Course summary

1st in the UK for annual research income in 2019-2022 (Chartered Association of Business Schools) Top 15 in the UK for Business and Economics (The Times Higher Education World University Rankings by Subject 2024) Top 25 in the UK (QS World University Rankings: Masters in Finance Rankings 2024) Gain a strong understanding of modern banking and finance theory and practice, with particular insight into the performance, risk management and regulation of banks. You’re taught by academics and practitioners who are at the forefront of this rapidly changing sector. We offer you training in banking, finance, management and accounting as well as an in-depth appreciation of the finance industry. You’ll develop your critical thinking and decision-making techniques, enabling you to appraise:

  • bank operations
  • corporate finance issues
  • financial derivatives
  • investment strategies
  • quantitative techniques
  • risk management models
  • the latest developments in financial markets.
This course opens up a range of career opportunities including roles with banks, funds, regulators, consultancies and finance divisions of corporations or NGOs. We also offer internship opportunities, and guest speakers from the banking and finance industry. On graduation, you’ll be ready to meet the complex demands of the modern workplace, and take your place as a professional in a knowledge-based, global economy. Accreditation You'll join the EQUIS and AMBA-accredited University of Sussex Business School. Learn more about all of our course accreditations here. Find out more
  • Recognised by the Chartered Financial Analyst Institute (CFA). Find out more
  • Accredited by the Chartered Institute for Securities and Investment (CISI) for the purpose of eligibility to apply for associate membership with that body. Find out more
We understand that deciding where and what to study is a very important decision. We’ll make all reasonable efforts to provide you with the courses, services and facilities described in this prospectus. However, if we need to make material changes, for example due to government or regulatory requirements, or unanticipated staff changes, we’ll let you know as soon as possible.

Modules

Please check our website for more details on our modules running in the academic year 2025/26.

Entry requirements

You should have a lower second-class (2.2) undergraduate honours degree or above (including an average mark of at least 57%). Your qualification should demonstrate evidence of ability in mathematics or quantitative-related areas. You are ideally suited to this course if you have a degree such as mathematics, finance, economics, statistics, engineering, information technology. You may also be considered for the course if you have other professional qualifications or experience of equivalent standing.

Fees and funding

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Banking and Finance at University of Sussex - UCAS