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BSc (Hons) Banking and FinanceDevelop the skills and knowledge for a successful career in the financial sector

Length of programmeThree-years, full-time

Two-years, full-time accelerated

Mode of studyClassroom

AssessmentCoursework, group presentation, group project, portfolio, examinations and a supervised, independent, financial services project

Study centreBPP University London City*

Start dateSeptember

FeesFor full details visit bppuniversity.ac.uk/banking

UCAS codesThree-year programme code: N390

Two-year accelerated programme code: N391

Programme overviewOur BSc (Hons) Banking and Finance degree is designed to help you develop the desirable skills and knowledge required for a successful career in the financial sector. Recognised by the Chartered Banker Institute, this programme includes a range of compulsory modules that enable you to apply for Associate Chartered Banker status upon successful completion.

This programme also provides you with the teaching required to undertake external, professionally recognised exams leading to qualifications, such as the Chartered Institute of Securities and Investments (CISI), Investment Advice Diploma (IAD), CISI Diploma in Corporate Finance and Investment Management Certificate and Chartered Financial Analyst – CFA® Level I.

Why choose BSc (Hons) Banking and Finance?• Learn with BPP University Business School, an Investment Management Certificate

Advantage Partner (IMC) with an outstanding reputation with professional bodies in the sector

• Study in the heart of the City of London – the UK’s largest financial centre• You have the choice to graduate in as little as two years full-time with the

accelerated programme• Choose elective modules which will prepare you for prestigious professional

qualifications: Investment Management Certificate (IMC), Investment Advice Diploma (IAD) and Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA®) Level I

• You can follow an embedded study route that leads to the opportunity to apply for Associate Chartered Banker status

• Receive excellent support from tutors and a dedicated student manager. • Benefit from small classes from year two onwards• Enjoy the flexibility of live, online lectures and 24/7 access to recorded lectures• Experience the environment of acclaimed banking institutions through field trips and

guest lectures• Consider funding through scholarships, interest-free payment plans, the Student

Loans Company (visit slc.co.uk for eligibility criteria and application form) and Future Finance student loans**

*Subject to demand some classes may be delivered at BPP University Liverpool Street. **Further details of eligibility requirements, interest rates and other key terms of the Future Finance loan are available by visiting the Future Finance website at futurefinance.com/uk. BPP University Limited acts as a credit broker and is not a lender for this arrangement.

Entry requirements

Educational backgroundThree-year programme• From September 2017 under the new

UCAS tariff: Minimum grade C in English Language and Maths GCSE 120+ UCAS points or equivalent, or three A-levels: minimum BBB

Two-year programme• From September 2017 under the new

UCAS tariff: Minimum grade C in English Language and Maths GCSE 128+ UCAS points or equivalent, or three A-levels: minimum ABB

Please visit bppuniversity.ac.uk/banking for additional entry requirements. If you do not meet the entry requirements but have other qualifications or work experience, please contact us for an interview.

English language requirements• IELTS 6.0 (overall) or equivalent with a

minimum of 6.0 in writing

If you have the minimum overall IELTS of 6.0 or equivalent, you will be required to attend In-Sessional Study Skills Support classes, alongside the programme during the first term of studies, at no additional cost.

If you do not meet the English language requirements, you may be eligible to join one of BPP University’s English language or foundation programmes.

Programme structureLevel 4 - Compulsory• Business Mathematics (15 credits)• Commercial Awareness (15 credits)• Understanding Financial Statements (15 credits)• Professional Practice and Ethics (15 credits)• Commercial and Investment Banking (15 credits)• Business Finance (15 credits)• Business Economics (15 credits)• The Professional Banker (15 credits)• Academic Skills and Employability 1 (0 credits)

Level 5 - Compulsory• Financial Markets and Institutions (15 credits)• Probability and Statistics (15 credits)• Macroeconomics and The Banking Systems (30 credits)• Corporate Finance (15 credits)• Credit and Lending (15 credits)• Academic Skills and Employability 2 (0 credits)

Level 5 - Elective• Investment Management (Securities) (15 credits)• Investment, Risk and Taxation (15 credits)• UK Regulation and Professional Integrity (15 credits)• Behavioural Economics, Leadership & Organisational Cultures (15 credits)• Mergers & Acquisitions (15 credits)• Portfolio Management (15 credits)

Level 6 - Compulsory• Financial Services Integration Project Part 1 (15 credits)• Financial Risk Management (15 credits)• Financial Services Integration Project Part 2 (15 credits)• Banking; Personal & Organisational Ethics (15 credits)• Academic Skills & Employability 3 (0 credits)

Level 6 - Elective• International Banking (15 credits)• Securities (15 credits)• Corporate Finance Techniques & Theory (30 credits)• Alternative Investments (15 credits)• The Financial Analyst (30 credits)• Corporate Finance Strategy & Advice (30 credits)• Financial Derivatives (15 credits)• International Business (15 credits)*Please note: elective modules run subject to demand. A minimum of 10 students are required for an elective to run.

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