Banking, Finance and FinTech

Get the skills you need to succeed in the banking, financial, and commercial sector, along with essential market insights.

If you're ambitious and determined to get ahead in the banking, financial and commercial sector, this is the course for you. We’ll help you develop the knowledge and skills you need to succeed in this competitive area.

As a student at ARU you'll take part in optional placements and live projects, make industry connections, and use facilities including a Bloomberg Financial Markets Lab. You'll get priceless hands-on experience and a strong grasp of what it’s like to work in banking and finance.

Why ARU?


• Develop an understanding of financial analysis and management within global business and financial institutions



• Gain a solid foundation in financial markets, banking operations and risk management



• Apply theory in a fully simulated and safe environment with our Bloomberg Financial Markets Lab



• Work with representatives from international financial organisations on our Live Brief modules

At ARU, you’ll be supported from day one with wellbeing services, money advice and careers guidance to help you through university and beyond.

Their courses are built around the skills and experience employers value. ARU are proud to be in the top 20% of UK universities for teaching quality (TEF 2023), and ranked #1 in the East of England, and #8 in the UK, for UG graduates in senior roles 15 months after gradudation (Graduate Outcomes Survey 2025). You'll have access to fantastic facilities thanks to £95m of investment - think SuperLabs, TV studios, law courts, mock hospital wards, gaming studios and more.

Wherever you're heading, ARU will help you get there.