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Banking and Finance

2 Study options · UndergraduateFrenchay Campus
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University of the West of England, Bristol

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2026-2027
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Course summary

Our accredited Banking and Finance degree 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.

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.

Why UWE Bristol?
On our Banking and Finance degree, 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 latest 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?
As a well-rounded BSc(Hons) Banking and Finance graduate, you'll be equipped with all you need to thrive in this fast-paced and competitive industry.

You'll have many options available in various sectors of finance. These include 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.

Ways to study this course

Campuses

  • Frenchay Campus

Study options

  • BSc (Hons) • Full-time • 3 Years
  • BSc (Hons) • Sandwich • 4 Years

Start dates

  • 14/09/2026

Application codes

Course code:
N300
Institution code:
B80

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Application codes

Course code:
N300
Institution code:
B80

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This course and 14 other business and management courses
Date range:
2022-2024

Grades held by accepted students

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CCD Most common
  1. ABB
  2. Highest grades
  3. DDD
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Offer rate for UK school & college leavers

99% Students aged 17/18 who applied to this course were offered a place.

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65 Employment after 15 months (Most common jobs)

80 Go onto work and study

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