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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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Full Time
SEP-25
3 Years
Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)
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Full Time
SEP-25
4 Years
Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)
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Full Time
SEP-25
4 Years
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You'll study your Banking and Finance degree at Leeds University Business School. Here you'll graduate with the eligibility to gain full Chartered Banker status, giving you a head start for your career.You’ll be taught by experts in our renowned Business School, recognised as a Centre of Excellence by the Chartered Banker Institute (CBI) for the quality of our teaching.The course provides a thorough grounding in both theory and current practice, including specialist modules in commercial banking, investment banking and risk management in banking.You’ll also develop the analytical, quantitative, research and communication skills required by leading employers in retail and investment banking, the City and financial services more generally.Leeds is one of the largest city regions for financial and business services in the UK, which makes it an ideal place to study banking and finance. You'll also have a range of opportunities to gain relevant work experience within the sector.
Shape your learning with pathwaysThis course offers pathways from year 2, which allow you to tailor your course to your specific interests or professional aspirations. The pathways provide modules that can be taken in particular areas and can be followed through to your final year. This unique level of personalisation and self-direction provides you with the flexibility to meet your career goals, whilst helping you stand out from the crowd when you graduate.The pathways available on this course are: - Economics- Enterprise and Innovation- Ethics and Sustainability- Business Management
Exam type
A levelA level:
AAA Grades / Points required
Scottish Higher:
AAAAAA Grades / Points required
Scottish Advanced Higher:
AAA Grades / Points required
Access to HE Diploma:
D:30,M:15 Grades / Points required
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme:
35 Grades / Points required
Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017):
H2,H2,H2,H2,H2,H2 Grades / Points required
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016):
D*DD Grades / Points required
T Level:
D Grades / Points required
Welsh Baccalaureate - Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate (first teaching September 2015):
A Grades / Points required
We typically receive a high number of applications for this course. To ensure we treat all applications fairly, we may put your application on hold until after the UCAS deadline before making a final decision. All applications received before the UCAS deadline are guaranteed equal consideration. For further information visit our course page.This course is not accepting applications for deferred entry.
For acceptable Scottish Higher and Advanced Higher combinations, please visit the Business School web site.
For acceptable Scottish Higher and Advanced Higher combinations, please visit the Business School web site.
Applicants must complete a Business-related diploma of 60 credits with 45 credits at Level 3. A minimum of 30 Level 3 credits must be awarded at Distinction level and 15 at Merit. Applicants are expected to meet the GCSE Maths and English Language minimum requirements for their chosen degree programme. Please note that applicants presenting this qualification may be called for interview (where they must also present a recent piece of academic writing for review) - this requirement is assessed on a case-by-case basis upon receipt of the application.
17 points from Higher Level subjects. 5 in Maths (Standard Level) or 4 (Higher Level) and 5 in English (Standard or Higher Level).
Applicants must obtain 6 H2 grades in the Irish Leaving Certificate (Higher Level). Maths and English Language will be accepted at Ordinary level in lieu of GCSEs. A grade of O2 is required for GCSE A/7 (Maths), and a grade of O3 is required for GCSE B/6 (English).
We will accept the RQF BTEC National Extended Diploma in Business with Distinction* Distinction Distinction (an academic A Level is not required). For the QCF BTEC National Extended Diploma in Business, or other BTEC qualifications alongside academic A-levels, please visit the Business School web site.
We welcome applications from candidates offering T levels. Applicants would be expected to achieve an overall Distinction from one of these subjects; Digital Business Services, Digital Support and Services, Accounting, Finance, or Management and Administration.Applicants are expected to meet the GCSE Maths and English Language minimum requirements for their chosen degree programme.
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