BSc Banking and Finance
About this course
BSc in Banking and Finance, a finance degree focused on the operations, regulations, and markets of the banking and financial sectors. Core topics include Data Analysis, Statistics, Mathematical Modelling, Research Methods, Financial Analysis, Critical & Analytical Thinking, Ethics & Professional Practice, and Entrepreneurship. Students can choose an optional placement year or an optional year abroad. The first year covers core economic principles and financial fundamentals through Principles of Economics, Quantitative and Academic Skills, Ethics, Sustainability and Entrepreneurship, and Principles of Finance. The second year progresses to independent research methods and market operations via Applied Econometrics and Research Skills, Corporate and Behavioural Finance, Financial Regulation and Governance, and Principles of Banking. The final year examines advanced industry topics through Investment Analysis, Undergraduate Project, and Advanced Issues in Banking, alongside optional modules such as Insurance and Pensions.
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Entry requirements
A level: BBC IB: 28 points
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What students say
Based on about 90 final-year students who answered, across similar courses at this university
- Teaching on my course: 82%
- Learning opportunities: 82%
- Assessment and feedback: 85%
- Academic support: 89%
- Organisation and management: 83%
- Learning resources: 91%
- Student voice: 82%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 10 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Continued on course: 90%
- Left higher education: 10%
What graduates do next
Based on about 127 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university
- Working: 72%
- Working and studying: 12%
- Unemployed: 9%
Most common jobs
- Business and public service associate professionals: 20%
- Administrative occupations: 17%
- Elementary occupations: 12%
- Sales occupations: 8%
- Managers, directors and senior officials: 5%
- Find their work meaningful: 76%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 61%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 61%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 950 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North West: 3%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 1%
- East Midlands: 6%
- West Midlands: 37%
- East of England: 9%
- London: 29%
- South East: 11%
- South West: 2%
- Wales: 1%
Who gets in
Based on about 10 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- A levels: 80%
- Other HE qualification: 20%
Accreditation & quality ratings
TEF 2023 (whole university): Gold overall, Gold for student experience, Silver for student outcomes.
Modules
- Principles of Economics – 30 credits
- Quantitative and Academic Skills – 30 credits
- Ethics, Sustainability and Entrepreneurship – 30 credits
- Principles of Finance – 30 credits
- Applied Econometrics and Research Skills – 30 credits
- Corporate and Behavioural Finance – 30 credits
- Financial Regulation and Governance – 30 credits
- Principles of Banking – 30 credits
- Investment Analysis – 30 credits
- Undergraduate Project – 30 credits
- Advanced Issues in Banking – 30 credits
- Optional modules
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BSc Banking and Finance at Coventry University earn?
The median salary is £28,000 after 15 months, £25,000 after 3 years, £31,500 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £24,500 and £41,500. The £31,500 median after five years is £4,500 less than the UK median for Finance.
What do graduates of BSc Banking and Finance at Coventry University do next?
84% 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 Coventry 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 Coventry University?
The typical offer is BBC at A level, or 28 points in the IB. The average entrant had 83 UCAS points.
Does BSc Banking and Finance at Coventry 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 Coventry University?
90% of students continued into their second year, and 10% left higher education.