This course is designed to prepare you for studying our BSc (Hons) Banking and Finance degree. It will help you develop the skills and knowledge you need to study for the full honours degree, even if you don’t currently meet the academic requirements. You'll develop your study skills including academic writing and personal and professional development to start you off in the best possible way for your degree. You will learn more about business in a global and national context, and approaches to leading and managing in organisations. The foundation year also gives you the ability to develop your analytical skills and learn how to incorporate data to add real value to achieve organisational objectives. Once you’ve passed, you’ll be ready to start your degree course. That means your degree will take four years, or five years if it includes a work placement or year studying abroad.

Career prospects

A banking and finance degree can lead to a wide range of career opportunities with high pay and a high profile.

This foundation year will ensure you have the knowledge and skills you need to succeed in your full degree course. It will pave the way for your career in this sector, whatever your aspirations. Graduates of the full degree course have gone on to work in a wide range of financial services sectors including:

Financial planning

Banking

Retail finance

Investment and wealth management

Many start their careers with top employers including KPMG, Deloitte, Ernst & Young (EY), Handelsbanken and BNY Mellon.

Because our course is accredited or approved by professional bodies, your degree can also pave the way to professional or chartered status.