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Banking and Finance BSc

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Banking and Finance BSc

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    Key Information

    • Study Level:

      Bachelor

    • Duration:

      3 Years

    • Study Mode:

      Full Time

    • Start Date:

      01 September 2021

    • Tuition Fees EU/EEA:

      £ 9,000 Per Year

      These fees apply to students from the EU/EEA

    • Tuition Fees International :

      £ 15,300

      These fees apply to students from outside the EU/EEA

    institution

    Bangor University

    Bangor University has maintained its reputation for academic excellence for more than 200 years. Bangor started in premises converted from a coaching inn with only 58 students and 10 staff. It was founded based on public subscription in 1884 in order to improve access to quality higher education in Wales. Until 1893, all of its […]

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    Course Summary

    The Banking and Financial Services industry has always been competitive, but it has also always been a rewarding career path for those with skill, talent and native abilities. Technological development, an ever more globalised economy and even the threat of long term climate change will continue to disrupt the industry for the foreseeable future, so highly trained, adaptable graduates are constantly in demand by businesses all over the globe.

    Bangor University’s BSc degree in Banking and Finance is a great chance to study the financial services industry, the finer points of financial markets and the way the financial sector interacts with the global economy on both thee theoretical and practical levels. Bangor University is ranked among the top 25 banking research institutions in the world, so they can definitely give you the skills you need and put you in situations where you can develop your talents. The rest is up to you.

    If you are changing direction after starting in another career area, you will possess valuable work experience and professional awareness. Many employers actively seek candidates with these benefits. Our network of contacts, a dedicated employability service and a reputation in the legal profession mean we also have an outstanding track-record of finding students legal employment.Many employers favour GDL students in an increasingly competitive legal job market. Through studying another degree subject, you will have gained many transferable skills. By taking the conversion route into law, you are showing motivation and determination by choosing law at a later stage than some others. This looks good to employers.

    If you are changing direction after starting in another career area, you will possess valuable work experience and professional awareness. Many employers actively seek candidates with these benefits. Our network of contacts, a dedicated employability service and a reputation in the legal profession mean we also have an outstanding track-record of finding students legal employment.Many employers favour GDL students in an increasingly competitive legal job market. Through studying another degree subject, you will have gained many transferable skills. By taking the conversion route into law, you are showing motivation and determination by choosing law at a later stage than some others. This looks good to employers.

    Course Outline

    This degree program is delivered over 3 years for most students. Note that optional modules for the next year are not yet listed for this program.

    Year 1 Modules:

    You will take 7 core modules in year one. You may also select either two optional modules or a single ‘double’ optional module.

    • Business Study Skills
    • CORE Economics
    • Financial Markets and Institutions
    • Intro to Business and Management
    • Introduction to Marketing
    • Management & Financial Accounting
    • Quantitative Methods

    Year 2 Modules:

    You will take 7 core modules in year two. You may also select either two optional modules or a single ‘double’ optional module.

    • Comparative Banking
    • Finance
    • Investment
    • Macroeconomics
    • Microeconomics
    • Probability and Optimisation
    • Statistical Methods

    Year 3 Modules:

    You will take 7 core modules in year three. You may also select either two optional modules or a single ‘double’ optional module.

    • International Banking
    • Advanced Investment Theory and Practice
    • Investment Banking
    • Money and Banking
    • Econometrics
    • Advanced Corporate Finance
    • Financial Econometrics

    Learning & Teaching

    You’ll take a total of 120 units of modules each year (at full time), and complete your 3 year degree with 360 credits worth of modules. They will consist of lectures, tutorials, seminars and practical session, as appropriate to the subject matter and the teaching style of the tutor. The modules listed form a set ‘core’ curriculum, but you can choose up to six electives from a list which changes every year.

    Career Possibilities

    The Bangor Business School has an excellent record for graduate employability. A very high percentage of undergraduates have either found suitable work or have entered higher level study within 6 months of graduation. Recent graduates have become Trainee Financial Managers, Tax Inspectors, Trainee Paraplanners, HR Admin Assistants, Marketing Executives and Trainee Accountants at organisations such as Chantrey Vellacot, Hill & Roberts, PwC, Heritage Financial Solutions, Anglesey County Council and HMRC.

    Entry & Credit

    Successful completion will result in a 3 year BSc degree.

    Applicants must typically have earned 104-120 tariff points from any Level 3 Qualification. This might include A Levels, BTEC, Irish Highers, or many others.

    Most classes are taught in English, and international students will be required to show proficiency in English by scoring well on an approved test. An IELTS score of 6.0 overall would qualify.

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