Banking and Finance BSc (Hons)
University of Chester
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Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)

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Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)

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On this course, accredited by the Chartered Institute for Securities and Investment (CISI), you will connect with a network of like- minded peers, challenge your thinking and explore the fast-paced nature of banking.This course aims to prepare students to work in the Banking and Financial Services industry. A key objective is to ensure that students become familiar with relevant banking technology and adapting to future risk management strategies. The course modules are designed to develop ...Read more

On this course, accredited by the Chartered Institute for Securities and Investment (CISI), you will connect with a network of like- minded peers, challenge your thinking and explore the fast-paced nature of banking.This course aims to prepare students to work in the Banking and Financial Services industry. A key objective is to ensure that students become familiar with relevant banking technology and adapting to future risk management strategies. The course modules are designed to develop broader learning and shared experience in the banking sector. You will gain an understanding of the latest challenges and issues in the banking industry, learning the importance of adapting to ever-changing regulation, having risk management strategies that can be leveraged, and exploring the latest technology to ensure banking remains relevant to increased competition.


Extra Opportunities

We are one of the very few universities who offer the opportunity for our Banking and Finance students to gain the CISI Level 4 Financial Advisory Diploma (L4 FAD). The course has been designed with reference to the qualification and standard of the CISI, therefore creating an opportunity for students to gain the relevant accreditation upon completion of the course.Banking has various roles and functions and this course will allow you to experience this variety, helping you gain the skills and knowledge needed to go into any one of these roles and increasing your future employability.

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2/101
CUG Subject Ranking
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46th
CUG Ranking
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56th
What students say
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Reza
09 Feb 24

To be fair the only thing i have a problem with is the quality of food at the dining room of my facility, other than that everything is great..Read more

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112 Grades / Points required

We also require a GCSE grade C/4 (or above) in Mathematics.

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£9,250 per year

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£9,250 per year

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Students from Scotland

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£9,250 per year

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Students from Wales

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£9,250 per year

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Students from Northern Ireland

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£9,250 per year

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Students from Channel Islands

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Reza
09 Feb 24
Banking and Finance MSc
To be fair the only thing i have a problem with is the quality of food at the dining room of my facility, other than that everything is great...
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University of Chester
University of Chester , Chester

Once a teacher training college founded in 1839, the University of Chester has evolved into a 21st century university that opens doors...

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University of Chester
Parkgate Road Chester Cheshire CH1 4BJ United Kingdom
Nearest train station: Bache  0.5 miles away
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