Finance with Banking (including a Foundation Year)

University of Chester
Undergraduate BSc (Hons) Full-time including foundation year 4 Years Accounting and financeEconomicsFinance

A-Level Entry

See entry requirements

UCAS Points

72 points

About this course

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.

Entry Requirements

A-Level Grades See entry requirements
UCAS Tariff Points 72 points
Scottish Higher CCDD
BTEC MMP

Career Prospects

Graduates from this course typically go into the following occupations:

4124 Finance officers
3531 Brokers
1131 Financial managers and directors
3534 Financial accounts managers
2421 Chartered and certified accountants
3533 Financial and accounting technicians

Course Details

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