BSc Banking And Finance
About this course
BSc (Hons) in Banking And Finance, a finance degree focused on the operations of financial markets, banking institutions, and corporate financial management. Core topics include Data Analysis, Statistics, Financial Analysis, Accounting, Marketing, Critical & Analytical Thinking, and Ethics & Professional Practice. Students can choose to undertake an optional placement year, a year abroad, or a foundation year as part of their studies. The first year covers core foundations through compulsory modules such as Business Analytics, Financial Techniques and Analysis, Personal Finance and Banking, Economics (Autumn), and Economics (Spring), alongside optional modules in management and marketing. The second year advances into statistical and macroeconomic concepts with compulsory modules including Econometrics, Macroeconomics, Banks and Financial Markets, Investment and Portfolio Management, Corporate Finance, and Financial Reporting, supplemented by options like the Consultancy Project. The final year concentrates on advanced banking operations and strategy through compulsory modules such as International Banking, Financial Statement Analysis, and Bank Management. Students can further tailor their studies in the final year by selecting from optional modules covering Financial Technology (FinTech), Advanced Econometrics, Advanced Corporate Finance, Behavioural Finance, Financial Ethics & Regulation, and The Professional Financier.
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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 5 final-year students who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 82%
- Learning opportunities: 69%
- Assessment and feedback: 67%
- Academic support: 77%
- Organisation and management: 68%
- Learning resources: 73%
- Student voice: 58%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 65 students who started
- Continued on course: 29%
- Gained a higher qualification: 62%
- Left higher education: 10%
What graduates do next
Based on about 8 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 85%
- Working and studying: 10%
Most common jobs
- Finance Professionals: 25%
- Administrative occupations: 20%
- Business and public service associate professionals: 15%
- Elementary occupations: 10%
- Managers, directors and senior officials: 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 30 students who started
- A levels: 15%
- Baccalaureate: 5%
- Other HE qualification: 75%
- Other qualifications: 5%
Accreditation & quality ratings
- Accredited by the Chartered Institute for Securities and Investment for the purpose of sitting a professional qualification due to the high percentage overlap between CISI and the University's syllabus.
Modules
- Business Analytics
- Financial Techniques and Analysis
- Personal Finance and Banking
- Economics (Autumn)
- Economics (Spring)
- Principles of Management and Organisation
- Management and Enterprise
- Introduction to Contemporary Management Issues in Ethics, Sustainability, Human Resource Management (HRM) and Tourism
- Principles of Strategic Management Accounting
- Professional Marketing Skills
- Technology in Marketing
- Marketing in Practice
- Digital Marketing Essentials
- Foundations of Marketing
- Econometrics
- Macroeconomics
- Banks and Financial Markets
- Investment and Portfolio Management
- Corporate Finance
- Financial Reporting
- Global Corporate Governance And Sustainability
- Project Ymgynghoriaeth
- Consultancy Project
- International Banking
- Financial Statement Analysis
- Bank Management
- Financial Technology (FinTech)
- Advanced Econometrics
- Advanced Corporate Finance
- Behavioural Finance
- Financial Ethics & Regulation
- The Professional Financier (Spring)
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BSc Banking And Finance 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 £9,000 less than the UK median for Finance.
What do graduates of BSc Banking And Finance at Bangor University do next?
95% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2023-24).
Are students happy with the teaching on BSc Banking And Finance at Bangor University?
82% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2025-26.
What grades do I need for BSc Banking And Finance at Bangor University?
The average entrant had 129 UCAS points.
Is BSc Banking And Finance at Bangor University accredited?
Yes. Accredited by the Chartered Institute for Securities and Investment for the purpose of sitting a professional qualification due to the high percentage overlap between CISI and the University's syllabus.
Does BSc Banking And Finance 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 And Finance at Bangor University?
29% of students continued into their second year, and 10% left higher education.