The BSc Banking and Finance degree at Cardiff Met covers the key concepts of banking and finance and provides students with an understanding of the importance of this area in a practical and theoretical context.
The course will equip students with the tools and analytical capabilities to identify and resolve complex problems in a dynamic and strategic way. In addition, this programme will provide students with highly transferable skills as well as a deep knowledge of a broad range of financial software.
Banking and finance is fundamental to the world economy as i...
The BSc Banking and Finance degree at Cardiff Met covers the key concepts of banking and finance and provides students with an understanding of the importance of this area in a practical and theoretical context. <br/><br/>The course will equip students with the tools and analytical capabilities to identify and resolve complex problems in a dynamic and strategic way. In addition, this programme will provide students with highly transferable skills as well as a deep knowledge of a broad range of financial software. <br/><br/>Banking and finance is fundamental to the world economy as it ensures that new and existing companies can raise the funds needed to undertake profitable investment ideas. This course is ideal if you have no previous experience in banking and finance but want to learn more about this industry. <br/><br/>In the first year you will gain an insight into how financial institutions fit into the world economy, along with key quantitative methods techniques needed for a career in this industry. You will also be able to choose a language, either Mandarin Chinese, Spanish or French, as part of your programme. The optional language can be continued throughout your three-year degree and would further enhance your employability skills. <br/><br/>The second year will involve expanding your knowledge by studying the impact of different types of risk on both companies and countries. The final year will enhance your understanding of the importance of remaining informed on contemporary issues in the wider business context by undertaking independent research. <br/><br/>The teaching will involve lecturers, workshops and seminars which will have both academic knowledge and practical experience. The practical experience will include the use of financial software to teach you the skills you need for the workplace after graduation.<br/><br/>We offer this programme with two study options. You can choose three years full-time or four years full-time which would include a one-year professional placement between years two and three that will give you hands-on experience in a real-life working environment. This sandwich year would give you practical skills that many employers seek, giving you a competitive edge upon graduation.
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Course Details
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Study Mode
Full-time
Duration
3 Years
Start Date
23/09/2024
Campus
Cardiff Met - Llandaff
Provider Details
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Course Code
N310
Institution Code
C20
Points of Entry
Year 1
A levelGrade combinations totalling 112 points considered with a minimum CCC UCAS TariffAccess to HE DiplomaPass the Access to HE Diploma with 45 credits at level 3 to reach a minimum of 112 points, grade combinations accepted International Baccalaureate Diploma ProgrammeA minimum tariff of 112 to include 2 x H5 Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)DMM Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017)112 points with a minimum of two H2 grades. Minimum grade H4 considered within points GCSE/National 4/National 5Five GCSEs at grade C or above/grade 4 or above to include English Language and Maths. For Welsh applicants we will accept either GCSE Mathematics or Mathematics-Numeracy. Five Scottish National 5 subjects at grade C or above to include English Language a OCR Cambridge Technical DiplomaD*D* OCR Cambridge Technical Extended DiplomaDMM Scottish Advanced HigherGrade combinations totalling 112 points considered with a minimum DD Welsh Baccalaureate - Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate (first teaching September 2015)112 points from at least 3 A levels or equivalent to include minimum grades CCC. Skills Challenge Certificate accepted as the third subject T Level |
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Region | Costs | Academic Year | Year | |
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England, Northern Ireland, Scotland, Wales, Channel Islands, Republic of Ireland | £9,000 | 2024/25 | Year 1 | |
EU, International | £16,000 | 2024/25 | Year 1 |
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