**Develop in-depth knowledge of finance and banking theory and learn to apply it in practice. Graduate prepared for a career in either field.**<br/>Receive a theoretical foundation in finance and banking. You’ll learn to analyse financial decisions and the motivations behind them, and how to apply this knowledge in the real world. Our emphasis on technical and practical skills means you will graduate prepared for a finance career.<br/><br/>Youll work with and learn from industry experts. This makes sure youll explore the most topical issues in finance practice. Youll also develop technical skills employers look for like:<br/><br/><br/>- programming<br/><br/><br/>- financial modelling<br/><br/><br/>- applications of FinTech<br/><br/><br/>You’ll have the flexibility to choose one of two options for the summer term:<br/><br/><br/>- do a dissertation (either an academic research project or an applied research project)<br/><br/><br/>- do an internship<br/><br/><br/>Internships are not guaranteed. Places are competitive and we advertise opportunities to students.<br/><br/>**Key benefits**<br/>Get an advantage in the job market by developing the skills employers want<br/>- Learn the key contemporary issues in finance practice<br/><br/><br/>- Make the course your own. Customise the degree to suit your strengths and ambitions by choosing three optional units picked from a range of topics.<br/><br/><br/>- Apply academic theory to a practical issue with an optional dissertation alternative. Youll get valuable experience working on a real-life problem.<br/><br/><br/>- Share your knowledge and experiences with students from all our finance courses. Youll gain global insight working with students from all over the world.<br/>