Overview

Throughout the Banking and Finance (Hons) BA programme from UWE Bristol (University of the West of England) you’ll focus on key topics including financial institutions and markets, quantitative methods, financial instruments, corporate finance, investment management, financial analysis, economics, and banking practices.

Career opportunities

We start preparing you for your career from day one. You’ll learn how to apply theory to practice through real-world scenarios including case studies, live briefs, and projects, replicating the professional experiences in banking and finance. This offers you hands-on experience, developing your analytical mindset and creative problem-solving skills. You’ll also benefit from our close links with industry partners who provide guest lectures, immersion days, and valuable networking opportunities.

You’ll leave us as a career-ready graduate with the skills and knowledge to succeed .This course is an ideal launch pad for a career in banking, accountancy, insurance, financial planning and analysis, investment and pensions, and advisory roles in the public and private sector.

Our graduates have secured roles with Lloyds Banking Group, HSBC, investment banks (Arbuthnot Latham, for example), GE Asset Management and Handelsbanken.

Accreditation

Currently seeking affiliation with the CFA Institute and accreditation by the Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA). CIMA accreditation provides valuable exemptions from professional exams.
The course is also accredited by the Chartered Institute for Securities and Investment (CISI).

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Programme Structure

Courses include:

Accounting and Finance for Decision Making

Economics for Banking and Finance

Financial Institutions and Markets

Professional Skills for Banking and Finance.

Econometric Analysis and Professional Advancement

Financial Analysis and Security Valuation

Governance and Sustainability

Modern Banking: Theory and Practice

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Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 36 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-29 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-06-30 00:00:00

Language

English

Duolingo English Test

105

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TOEFL^® IBT

80

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PTE Academic

59

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IELTS

6

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Credits

360 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Bristol, United Kingdom

Disciplines

Economics Banking View 55 other Bachelors in Banking in United Kingdom

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

Duolingo English Test

105

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TOEFL^® IBT

80

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PTE Academic

59

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IELTS

6

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Other requirements

General requirements

Tariff points: 112

Contextual tariff: See our contextual offers page.

GCSE: Grade C/4 in English and Mathematics, or equivalent.

English Language Requirement: International and EU applicants are required to have a minimum overall IELTS (Academic) score of 6.0 with 5.5 in each component (or approved equivalent*).

A-level subjects: No specific subjects required.

EDEXCEL (BTEC) Diploma: No specific subjects required.

For information on required Guided Learning Hours please see our minimum entry requirements page.

Access: No specific subjects required.

Baccalaureate IB: No specific subjects required.

Irish Highers: No specific subjects required.

T Levels: No specific subjects required.

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Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

17000 GBP / year

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Citizens or residents

9790 GBP / year

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Living costs

Bristol

United Kingdom

750 - 1260 GBP / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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Programme Structure

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Key information

Duration

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Credits

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Disciplines

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What students do after studying

Academic requirements

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General requirements

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