BSc Banking and Finance (with Foundation Year)
About this course
BSc(Hons) in Accounting and Finance, focused on banking, financial markets, and financial institutions. Core topics include Financial Analysis, Accounting, Statistics, Programming, Research Methods, and Ethics & Professional Practice. The course spans four years full-time or five years with a sandwich placement year, and includes an independent research project in banking and finance.
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Entry requirements
GCSE: Grade C/4 in English and Mathematics, or equivalent. Tariff points: 48 Contextual tariff: See our contextual offers page. English Language Requirement: International and EU applicants are required to have a minimum overall IELTS (Academic) score of 6.0 with 5.5 in each component (or approved equivalent*). *The university accepts a large number of UK and International Qualifications in place of IELTS. You can find details of acceptable tests and the required grades you'll need in our English language section. A-level subjects: No specific subjects required. EDEXCEL (BTEC) Diploma: No specific subjects required. For information on required Guided Learning Hours please see our minimum entry requirements page. Access: No specific subjects required. Baccalaureate IB: No specific subjects required. We accept the IB Career-related Programme in conjunction with other Level 3 qualifications. Irish Highers: No specific subjects required. Welsh Baccalaureate: We accept tariff points achieved from the Advanced Skills Baccalaureate Wales in conjunction with other Level 3 qualifications. Cambridge Technical: No specific subjects required. T Levels: No specific subjects required.
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What students say
Based on about 14 final-year students who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 90%
- Learning opportunities: 95%
- Assessment and feedback: 81%
- Academic support: 95%
- Organisation and management: 88%
- Learning resources: 98%
- Student voice: 83%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 10 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Continued on course: 90%
- Moved to a lower qualification: 10%
What graduates do next
Based on about 186 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university
- Working: 77%
- Working and studying: 9%
- Further study: 2%
- Unemployed: 5%
Most common jobs
- Business and public service associate professionals: 32%
- Administrative occupations: 13%
- Finance Professionals: 10%
- Managers, directors and senior officials: 9%
- Elementary occupations: 7%
- Find their work meaningful: 73%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 63%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 53%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 965 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North West: 1%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 1%
- East Midlands: 2%
- West Midlands: 5%
- East of England: 3%
- London: 18%
- South East: 17%
- South West: 46%
- Wales: 6%
Who gets in
Based on about 15 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- A levels: 100%
Accreditation & quality ratings
- Recognised by the Chartered Financial Analyst Institute (CFA).
- 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.
TEF 2023 (whole university): Silver overall, Gold for student experience, Silver for student outcomes.
Modules
- Foundational Concepts in Business and Law
- Foundations in Professional and Personal Development Planning
- Financial Institutions and Markets
- Accounting and Finance for Decision Making
- Professional Skills for Banking and Finance
- Economics for Banking and Finance
- Modern Banking: Theory and Practice
- Governance and Sustainability
- Financial Analysis and Security Valuation
- Econometric Analysis and Professional Advancement
- Corporate Finance
- CyFi: Cyber and Financial Crime
- Contemporary Issues in Banking and Finance
- Research in Banking and Finance
- Portfolio Management with Professional Practice
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Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BSc Banking and Finance (with Foundation Year) at UWE Bristol earn?
The median salary is £28,000 after 15 months, £27,500 after 3 years, £34,500 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £27,000 and £46,500. The £34,500 median after five years is £1,500 less than the UK median for Finance.
What do graduates of BSc Banking and Finance (with Foundation Year) at UWE Bristol do next?
88% 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 (with Foundation Year) at UWE Bristol?
90% 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 (with Foundation Year) at UWE Bristol?
The average entrant had 66 UCAS points.
Is BSc Banking and Finance (with Foundation Year) at UWE Bristol accredited?
Yes. Recognised by the Chartered Financial Analyst Institute (CFA). 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 (with Foundation Year) at UWE Bristol 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 (with Foundation Year) at UWE Bristol?
90% of students continued into their second year, and 0% left higher education.