Financial Services (Hons) Edinburgh Napier University

Overview

Financial Services (Hons)   from  Edinburgh Napier University provides students with up-to-date and relevant learning experiences, whilst equally developing the skills necessary to excel in the modern workforce.

Quick Facts:

• There is flexibility within the programme structure, allowing students to follow individual specialisms. In addition, 6-month paid work experience opportunities within the financial services sector are available to students in the second trimester of Year 3.

• Students from the course typically begin their career within the financial services sector shortly after graduating or use their qualification to progress into postgraduate studies.

• Some of the graduates choose the entrepreneurial route, and for them, the Bright Red Triangle – the university’s start-up incubator with certified business advisors and a co-working space in heart of Edinburgh – is available to take advantage of.

You will study a range of Modules which are designed to:

• Provide a comprehensive knowledge and understanding of the operations and issues inherent in the UK and international financial markets, including issues related to their regulation and control.

• Support this knowledge by developing the ability to use relevant theory and analytical techniques in the investigation of financially-centred issues.

• Instil a sound knowledge of the legal, organisational, financial and technological environment relevant to the sector, and to develop skills in these areas as appropriate.

• Integrate learning into an analytical, problem-solving, creative approach in relation to the challenges and changes facing the financial services sector and its role in the wider economy.

• Develop inter-personal and transferable skills which will enable graduates to contribute effectively in business situations or in broader policy-making and regulatory environments.

• Promote initiative and enterprise by providing opportunities for students to take responsibility for their own learning.

Career 

By studying Financial Services at Edinburgh Napier University, you will gain the knowledge and skillset to be able to work within Finance across the private, public and third sector, as well as developing the skills to go into entrepreneurship. You will become a strong communicator and an expert in collecting, analysing and tracking financial data.

 If you are a keen problem solver with an interest in tracking data and trends, then this might be the right course for you. On completion of your degree, you may go onto a career such as general management in banks, building societies and insurance companies, or into investment management roles, stock broking, financial advising or investment administration.