Our banking and finance degree gives you the specialist knowledge, skills and experience to succeed in a sector that influences the success of our global economy. London is one of the best cities in the world to study finance, which means our BSc in finance will give you the essential skills to pursue international career opportunities in banking, insurance and accountancy.

With the flexibility to study over three or four years – the latter with a year-long paid industry placement – you’ll build your specialist economic knowledge, gain experience of the operations, strategy and regulatory functions of banking and finance, and learn the practical skills you need to succeed in one of most important global sectors.

Build your banking and finance skills

Our London location gives you access to some of the industry’s most prestigious companies and influencers. You’ll also have the opportunity to build your professional network and gain hands-on experience through a range of work experience placements.

Our three-year and four-year study options both give you the chance to develop your practical skills through work experience in the industry. You’ll have the opportunity to take two 18-week summer placements as part of a three-year degree, or a 36-week paid work placement in your third year as part of a four-year approach.

You’ll have access to the latest Bloomberg and Datastream finance software in our Financial Markets Lab.

You will graduate primed with the professional knowledge and skills for a career in the banking and finance sector, and be well prepared for postgraduate study. The finance industry offers a wealth of career options for determined graduates within areas such as banks and building societies, insurance, accountancy within either audit, tax or an accountancy business, or managing investment and pension funds. The roles are just as varied and can include Trainee Accountant, Claims Negotiator, Self Ledger Clerk, Finance Secretary and also Sales.

Previous graduates have gone on to work in a wide range of roles in prestigious organisations including:

• Bensons Accountants
• Tradewise
• London Eye
• South Sudan Women’s Skills Development
• Honda