BSc Banking with Financial Technology (FinTech)
About this course
BSc (Hons) Banking with Financial Technology, an undergraduate degree centred on quantitative and analytical approaches to banking, financial institutions, and modern digital finance applications. Core topics include Programming, Data Analysis, Statistics, Project Management, Financial Analysis, Accounting, Critical & Analytical Thinking, Ethics & Professional Practice, and Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning. Students may opt to include an optional placement year, an optional year abroad, or a foundation year in their studies. The first year builds foundational capabilities through compulsory modules such as Financial Techniques and Analysis, Business Analytics Coding, Database Applications in Business and Finance, Personal Finance and Banking, Business Analytics, and Business Analysis Methods, alongside optional choices like Discover Economics and Principles of Strategic Management Accounting. The second year progresses into quantitative and analytical methods with compulsory modules including Econometrics, Business Information Systems, Data Science and Interactive Visualisation, Banks and Financial Markets, and Investment and Portfolio Management, alongside options such as Corporate Finance, Project Ymgynghoriaeth, and Consultancy Project. The final year examines advanced applications and management practices through compulsory modules including Financial Technology (FinTech), International Banking, Scalable Analytics and Decision Optimisation, Advanced Applied Modelling, The Professional Financier (Autumn), and Bank Management.
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Entry requirements
GCSE Maths at grade C/4 required if not demonstrated by the Level 3 qualification. Offers are tariff based, 104 - 128 tariff points from a Level 3 qualification* e.g.: A Levels: General Studies and Key Skills not normally accepted BTEC National Extended Diploma: DMM - DDM Cambridge Technical Extended Diploma: DMM - DDM International Baccalaureate Diploma: accepted Access: pass required Welsh Baccalaureate: We will accept this qualification in conjunction with other level 3 qualifications T Levels: T Levels in a relevant subject considered on a case-by-case basis Extended Project Qualification: Points can include a relevant Extended Project (EPQ) but must include a minimum 2 full A-levels, or equivalent.
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What students say
Based on about 21 final-year students who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 86%
- Learning opportunities: 90%
- Assessment and feedback: 88%
- Academic support: 93%
- Organisation and management: 91%
- Learning resources: 87%
- Student voice: 84%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 50 students who started, across similar courses at this university
- Continued on course: 60%
- Gained a higher qualification: 15%
- Left higher education: 25%
What graduates do next
Based on about 12 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 90%
- Working and studying: 5%
- Further study: 5%
Most common jobs
- Administrative occupations: 25%
- Managers, directors and senior officials: 10%
- Finance Professionals: 10%
- Business and public service associate professionals: 10%
- Process, plant and machine operatives: 5%
- Find their work meaningful: 90%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 60%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 55%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 105 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North East: 3%
- North West: 18%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 3%
- East Midlands: 4%
- West Midlands: 7%
- East of England: 3%
- London: 5%
- South East: 7%
- South West: 2%
- Wales: 47%
- Northern Ireland: 2%
Who gets in
Based on about 50 students who started, across similar courses at this university
- A levels: 35%
- A degree: 10%
- Other HE qualification: 50%
- Other qualifications: 5%
Modules
- Financial Techniques and Analysis
- Business Analytics Coding
- Database Applications in Business and Finance
- Personal Finance and Banking
- Business Analytics
- Business Analysis Methods
- Discover Economics
- Principles of Strategic Management Accounting
- Econometrics
- Business Information Systems
- Data Science and Interactive Visualisation
- Banks and Financial Markets
- Investment and Portfolio Management
- Corporate Finance
- Project Ymgynghoriaeth
- Consultancy Project
- Financial Technology (FinTech)
- International Banking
- Scalable Analytics and Decision Optimisation
- Advanced Applied Modelling
- The Professional Financier (Autumn)
- Bank Management
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BSc Banking with Financial Technology (FinTech) at Bangor University earn?
The median salary is £29,000 after 15 months, £22,500 after 3 years, £27,000 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £22,000 and £33,500. The £27,000 median after five years is £5,000 less than the UK median for Business studies.
What do graduates of BSc Banking with Financial Technology (FinTech) at Bangor University do next?
100% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2023-24).
Are students happy with the teaching on BSc Banking with Financial Technology (FinTech) at Bangor University?
86% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2025-26.
What grades do I need for BSc Banking with Financial Technology (FinTech) at Bangor University?
The average entrant had 106 UCAS points.
Does BSc Banking with Financial Technology (FinTech) at Bangor University include a placement year or year abroad?
The course has an optional placement year and an optional year abroad.
How many students continue on BSc Banking with Financial Technology (FinTech) at Bangor University?
60% of students continued into their second year, and 25% left higher education.