Banking and Digital Finance (with a professional placement year) (Hons) University of Sussex

Overview

Gain the specialised skills and contemporary knowledge valued by today’s employers. On this course, you’ll gain the comprehensive applied finance skills to thrive in a digitally advanced workplace.

By studying at  Banking and Digital Finance (with a professional placement year) (Hons) degree at University of Sussex , you will:

• develop an understanding of modern, tech-integrated financial markets across risk management, digital banking, FinTech, blockchains and crypto assets

• gain a solid grounding in accounting and finance principles alongside investment theories

• explore specific aspects of accounting and econometrics

• build programming skills essential for digital banking and finance roles

• learn to make informed business decisions through practical problem-solving exercises

• explore data-driven and analytical aspects of financial markets, including crypto economies and banking operations.

Careers

At the University of Sussex Business School you benefit from extensive career support and business connections including mentoring by employers, networking and guest lectures. On this degree, you develop fundamental knowledge in applied finance, as well as the digital skills required by the banking and finance sector.

As a graduate, you’ll be equipped with the perfect combination of skills and knowledge employers are looking for – including ethical awareness, independent thinking, leadership, self-confidence and teamwork. You’ll be well prepared to work in:

• corporate or public-sector finance

• investment or retail banking

• financial services

• risk analysis or portfolio management

• financial advising or consultancy

• FinTech, P2P and Blockchain finance.