Banking and Finance (with Foundation Year)

Bristol, UWE
Undergraduate BSc (Hons) Sandwich including foundation year 5 Years Accounting and financeEconomicsFinance

A-Level Entry

See entry requirements

UCAS Points

48 points

About this course

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.

Entry Requirements

A-Level Grades See entry requirements
UCAS Tariff Points 48 points
BTEC PPP

Study Options

This course is available in 2 study options:

Sandwich including foundation year Shown above

Duration: 5 Years

Qualification: BSc (Hons)

Location: Bristol

Full-time including foundation year

Duration: 4 Years

Qualification: BSc (Hons)

Location: Bristol

Career Prospects

Graduates from this course typically go into the following occupations:

1131 Financial managers and directors
2421 Chartered and certified accountants
4124 Finance officers
3534 Financial accounts managers
2433 Actuaries, economists and statisticians
3531 Brokers

Course Details

Qualification
Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)
Study Mode
Sandwich including foundation year
Duration
5 Years
Start Date
2025
Academic Year
2025
Campus / Location
Bristol
Scheme
Undergraduate
Subjects
Accounting and finance, Economics, Finance