Banking and Finance Bsc(Hons)
Course Overview
This bachelor's degree focuses on global banking and financial services, examining the development, significance and challenges of banking and finance in the modern world. If you want a career in global banking in London, one of the world's financial epicentres, look no further.
Course Structure
Data Science, Research and Analysis
Financial Accounting
Introduction to Financial Markets and Institutions
Management Accounting Fundamentals
Principles of Macroeconomics
Principles of Microeconomics
Understanding and Managing Data
Understanding the Business and Economic Environment
Investment
Lending
Principles of Econometrics
Principles of Finance
Problem Solving: Methods and Analysis
Creating a Winning Business 1
Learning through Work
Applied Macroeconomics
Company and Business Law
Developing Inclusive Organisations
International Business
Sustainability, Business and Responsibility
Dissertation
Financial Engineering
Financial Instruments
Financial and Economic Modelling
International Banking
Financial Management
International Trade and Finance
Personal Finance
Practising Business Strategy (with simulation)
Professional Experience Year Placement
Entry Requirement
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| Academic Entry Requirements | In addition to the University's standard entry requirements, you should have:
a minimum of grades CCC in three A levels (or a minimum of 96 UCAS points from an equivalent Level 3 qualification, eg BTEC National, OCR Diploma or Advanced Diploma)
English Language and Mathematics GCSEs at grade C/grade 4 or above (or equivalent) If you have relevant qualifications or credit from a similar course it may be possible to enter this course at an advanced stage rather than beginning in the first year. Please note, advanced entry is only available for September start. Please see our information for students applying for advanced entry. To discuss specific qualifications that may make you eligible for advanced entry to this course, please contact courseenquiries@londonmet.ac.uk. Please be aware, the number of examination exemptions could be up to a maximum of nine upon successful completion of corresponding modules. It is your responsibility to ensure you’ve completed the relevant modules to be eligible for examination exemptions with professional bodies such as the ACCA. London Met cannot be held accountable for exemptions if you have not completed the full three-year degree with us. |
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| IELTS Score (Minimum) | To study a degree at London Met, you must be able to demonstrate proficiency in the English language. If you require a Student visa (previously Tier 4) you may need to provide the results of a Secure English Language Test (SELT) such as Academic IELTS. This course requires you to meet our standard requirements. If you need (or wish) to improve your English before starting your degree, the University offers a Pre-sessional Academic English course to help you build your confidence and reach the level of English you require.
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Career Opportunities
On graduating, you’ll be equipped to pursue a career in a number of sectors related to banking and investment, such as financial regulation, insurance or accounting. This course is also excellent preparation for postgraduate study.
Our previous graduates have gone into finance roles at companies such as City Credit Capital, Honda Finance and PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC).