Banking and Finance (Hons) Bangor University

Overview

During the  Banking and Finance (Hons) degree course from  Bangor University , you will learn about the roles that banks fulfil in providing credit and liquidity to the economy and in mitigating and managing risks; as well as the ability of financial markets to satisfy similar roles. 

You will develop knowledge and skills which are highly valued within the financial sector and which will provide a firm foundation for your future career.

Banks and financial markets play a crucial role intermediating between savers and investors with excess funds and individuals, firms or governments with needs for those funds. Money markets, bond markets, equity markets and derivatives markets involve different forms of intermediation, based on a variety of financial instruments which distribute risks and returns differently between lenders and borrowers.  

Our highly qualified and experienced academics have interests in a wide variety of topics, including: market structure/competition; bank performance; bank regulation and bank risk-taking; financial deregulation; regulatory initiatives like European Banking Union; negative interest rate policy; fintech; climate change; executive compensation; financial ethics; and credit ratings. Our team is engaged in world class research in banking and finance, and regularly works with international institutions such as the European Central Bank (ECB) and the Bank for International Settlements (BIS), alongside policymakers in government, regulators, and financial sector practitioners. They are dedicated to bringing their insights from the worlds of policy, practice and research to help you to develop your knowledge and understanding of banking and finance. 

Careers

• Studying Banking and Finance provides you with the foundation for a broad range of careers across banking, brokering, consulting, funds management, insurance and pensions. You could pursue a career working with corporates, in financial markets or with government. It is also a discipline that can take you anywhere around the globe.