Banking and Finance Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)

The Banking and Finance BSc (Hons) offers an exciting, academically rigorous pathway into the financial sector, combining in-depth theoretical knowledge with a strong focus on practical skills and employability. This course will equip you with the advanced technical abilities, industry insights, and professional mindset essential for success in the fast-paced world of commercial banking, corporate finance, and investment management.

Throughout the course, you will gain a solid understanding of financial markets while exploring the interconnected areas of data science, economic strategy, and regulatory supervision. Perfect for those with a keen interest in a quantitative approach, the programme places a strong emphasis on data analysis, econometric modelling, and financial reporting.

You will also gain hands-on experience with cutting-edge tools, bridging the gap between academic learning and real-world application. Our innovative modules, including Artificial Intelligence and Financial Applications such as Machine Learning (ML) and Deep Learning (DL), and industry standard software tools such as Python that will allow you to explore new methodologies in finance. You will have the chance to develop and evaluate applications that tackle real-world business problems. The course also offers access to our state-of-the-art Trading Room, where you can gain practical experience using industry-standard software, just like the professionals do.

* Gain hands-on experience with AI and Financial Applications, learning to develop and evaluate real-world AI solutions.

* Study a programme aligned with the competency requirements of professional finance bodies, with membership in the CFA Affiliation Program. Top-performing students can receive CFA Program Awareness Scholarships annually.

* Gain practical experience with industry-standard tools on our modern trading floor, including Bloomberg, LSEG Workspace, FAME, and FT.COM.

* Internationalise your DMU degree - Study abroad for a year at one of DMU’s partner universities across the globe.

* Students have secured year-long placements in companies such as IBM, Ernst & Young, the NHS, Volkswagen Financial Services and many more.