Banking and Finance (with Foundation Year) Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)

BSc(Hons) Banking and Finance is for you if you're aspiring to enter the finance sector. On our course, you develop the specialised knowledge, technical expertise, and critical thinking you need to succeed in the dynamic finance industry.

Why study banking and finance?

The UK has one of the largest and most competitive financial sectors in the world, offering diverse career opportunities, attractive salaries, and scope to work internationally.

Why UWE Bristol?

BSc(Hons) Banking and Finance is for you if you're aspiring to enter the finance sector. On our course, you develop the specialised knowledge, technical expertise, and critical thinking you need to succeed in the dynamic finance industry.

You'll 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. You'll 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.

You'll also benefit from our close links with industry partners who provide guest lectures, immersion days, and valuable networking opportunities.

We'll develop your technical proficiency, giving you access to modern digital tools used by industry professionals for tasks such as data analysis, computer programming, collaboration, and communication.

You'll be taught by academics whose cutting-edge research findings are fed into your course to ensure best practice, meaning you remain up-to-the-minute in this ever-evolving industry.

Where can it take me?

You'll leave us as a well-rounded graduate with all you need to thrive in this fast-paced and competitive industry.

You'll have many options available in various sectors of finance, including portfolio manager, 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.