BSc Banking and Finance
Awarding body: University of London
Start dates: October
Duration: 3 years
Location: London Bridge Campus
Entry requirements: BCC at A Level or equivalent (260 UCAS points) and Grade C or higher in GCSE Mathematics
Fees: £6,000 (UK/EU students) or £10,500 (International students). Scholarship opportunities based on academic achievement are available.
Course overview
This course is ideal for those who have an interest in finance and banking and may be looking to work in these fields or in trading, investment or accounting. The degree has a quantitative base with modules including maths and corporate finance, and allows the development of core skills in finance, banking and risk management.
Depending on module selection, students may qualify for exemptions from professional qualifications such as ACCA, CIMA and ICAEW (ACA), meaning they can enter the job market with great qualifications and a highly developed skills set, making them attractive to potential employers.
Why study at KBS?
At Kaplan Business School we focus on our tuition. You will be taught by tutors that some of the world’s leading accountancy and finance institutions trust to train their graduates. Kaplan UK trains more than 80% of all UK Chartered Accountants, is the exclusive provider for some of the country’s top firms, including PriceWaterhouseCoopers, Deloitte and KPMG. Kaplan is also well established as a law qualification provider, training numerous solicitors working exclusively for firms including Bird & Bird, Manches, Mayer Brown and Nabarro.
By studying the BSc (Hons) Banking and Finance degree with us you will undergo exams that are of the same quality and difficulty as students studying the programme at one of the University of London's 19 colleges. The degree certificate you obtain at the end of this degree states the University that you sat the examinations with, i.e. University of London. So it is very clear to employers you have a studied a rigourous degree awarded by a world renowned university.
Modules:
| Year 1 | Core* | Introduction to economics
Statistics 1 (half unit)
Mathematics 1 (half unit)
Principles of banking and finance
Principles of accounting |
| Year 2 | Core | None |
| Optional | One option from:
Introduction to business management
Elements of the law of contract
Plus one option from:
Macroeconomics
Microeconomics
Elements of econometrics
Plus two options from:
Financial reporting
Auditing and assurance
Strategy
The law of business organisation
Financial management |
| Year 3 | Core | Corporate finance
Financial intermediation
Investment management |
| Optional | One option from:
Financial reporting
Auditing and assurance
Strategy
The law of business organisation
Management accounting
Financial management |
* There are no optional modules for this year.
Teaching & assessment:
Full time teaching (15-20 hours per week). 100% exam based assessment.
Study resources:
Students receive one free core book for every module that they take. They also have full use of the Professional Resource Centre, which contains more core books as well as extended reading, reference books and journals. Students have access to the VLE, which provides online resources such as electronic copies of all course material and forums for discussion.
Career prospects & further study:
On completion of the course, students wishing to pursue a career as an accountant can progress onto professional qualifications such as ACCA, CIMA and ICAEW (ACA) with Kaplan Financial at any of the 27 locations throughout the UK. Students wishing to develop their skills may progress on to postgraduate qualifications, which can also be studied with Kaplan.
The banking sector has a wealth of internship and placement opportunities, with more than 2,700 internships and other work experiences available at top firms. Students working in investment banking may expect some of the highest paying salaries at an average of £45,000.