Banking and Finance Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)
Course Overview - Banking and Finance Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)
Explore, network, and gain a competitive edge in the financial services industries that drive the global economy.
Banking and finance are critical to the success of the economy and the people who depend on it. In this course, you’ll become an expert on financial theory and practice, building a firm foundation on which you can specialise your learning in line with your career goals.
Explore specialist modules on topics including commercial banking, investment banking and risk management, alongside programming for finance, forensic accounting, and po...
Explore, network, and gain a competitive edge in the financial services industries that drive the global economy.
Banking and finance are critical to the success of the economy and the people who depend on it. In this course, you’ll become an expert on financial theory and practice, building a firm foundation on which you can specialise your learning in line with your career goals.
Explore specialist modules on topics including commercial banking, investment banking and risk management, alongside programming for finance, forensic accounting, and portfolio management. On top of that, you’ll also develop the analytical, quantitative, research and communication skills required by leading employers in retail and investment banking, the City and financial services more generally.
Once you graduate, you’ll be well placed to enter one of the UK’s largest and most competitive sectors or explore international opportunities. Financial institutions, private sector businesses, accountants, public bodies – with this degree, the only limit is your aspiration.
Why study at Leeds?
* Prestigious triple accreditation: Our Business School is triple-accredited, and recognised as a Centre of Excellence by the Chartered Banker Institute (CBI) for the quality of our teaching.
* World-class teaching: Learn from highly qualified and experienced professional accountants and world-renowned academic researchers, as well as dedicated Academic Personal Tutors.
* Study close to industry: Leeds is a key hub for banking and finance, home to the Bank of England, Lloyds Banking Group, HSBC, First Direct, and Coutts. Our relationships with industry translate directly into opportunities for our students.
* Your course, your choice: Pathways give you the chance to hone your skillset to suit career goals in economics, enterprise and innovation, ethics and sustainability, or business management.
* A stepping stone to chartered status: Graduate with eligibility to gain full Chartered Banker status from the Chartered Banker Institute, distinguishing you as a highly qualified professional with detailed knowledge of the modern banking sector and its ethical and professional requirements.
* Take your learning further: Develop experience and boost your prospects with industrial placement opportunities and study abroad programmes.
“I chose BSc Banking and Finance due to the hugely varied optional modules and ways to tailor the degree, giving you the opportunity to learn subjects that suit you alongside core Finance learning.”
Olivia Highton, alum, Investment Banking Analyst, RBC Capital Markets
Rankings and awards
* 6th in the UK for Accounting and Finance, Complete University Guide 2027
* Top 10 in the UK for Accounting and Finance, The Times and The Sunday Times Good University Guide, 2027
Where this degree could take you
Our graduates have gone on to explore a wide variety of careers in the likes of PwC, Goldman Sachs, RBC Capital Markets, the NHS, and Deutsche Boerse, including roles such as:
* Electronic Sales Trader
* Income Analyst
* Banking and Capital Markets Associate
* Investment Banking Analyst
* Information Analyst.
“Immersing myself in a new culture helped me develop confidence and adaptability, which translated directly into stronger performance during interviews.”
Florence Tandy, BSc Banking and Finance
Careers support
Top 10 most targeted for 10+ years by the UK's leading employers, The Graduate Market 2026, High Fliers Research
At Leeds, we help you to prepare for your future from day one.
Our Careers Service has the global expertise and sector-spanning industry partnerships that, combined, go way beyond simply helping you get a job. They provide you with the resources you need to upskill and achieve the future you aspire towards – even in the face of lightning-paced change.
Course Information
3 option s available
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Course Details
Information
Study Mode
Full-time
Duration
4 Years
Start Date
2027-09-23
Campus
Main Site
Application Details
13 January
Application deadline
Provider Details
Codes/info
Course Code
A26-E81
Institution Code
L23
Points of Entry
Year 1, Year 2
Entry Requirements
A level
A,A,A
T Level
Applicants declaring a T Level are assessed on a case-by-case basis upon receipt of the application. We can only consider these subjects; Accounting, Finance, Marketing, Management and Administration, Digital Data Analytics, Digital Software Development, or Digital Support and Security. An overall Distinction with grade A in the Core Component must be achieved. Applicants are also expected to have met the GCSE Mathematics and English Language minimum requirements for their chosen degree programme.
UCAS Tariff
Not accepted
Scottish Higher
Scottish Highers and Scottish Advanced Highers are acceptable for entry onto our degree programmes in the following combinations: six Highers at AAAAAA or one Advanced Higher at A with five Highers at AAABB, or two Advanced Highers at AA with five Highers AABBB. We will also accept three Advanced Highers at AAA. National 5 Mathematics and English are acceptable in lieu of GCSE requirements on a grade for grade basis.
Access to HE Diploma
offer-distinction: 30.0, offer-merit: 15.0
The Access to Higher Education Diploma is assessed on a case-by-case basis upon receipt of the application. We can consider this qualification from UK applicants only, who must complete a Business-related diploma of 60 credits to include 45 credits at Level 3. A minimum of 30 Level 3 credits must be awarded at Distinction and 15 at Merit. Applicants are expected to meet the GCSE Mathematics and English Language minimum requirements for their chosen degree programme.
Scottish Advanced Higher
A,A,A
Scottish Highers and Scottish Advanced Highers are acceptable for entry onto our degree programmes in the following combinations: six Highers at AAAAAA or one Advanced Higher at A with five Highers at AAABB, or two Advanced Highers at AA with five Highers AABBB. We will also accept three Advanced Highers at AAA. National 5 Mathematics and English are acceptable in lieu of GCSE requirements on a grade for grade basis.
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme
35.0
For degrees requiring AAA at A-level: 35 points overall with 17 points from Higher Level subjects. Plus 5 in Standard Level Mathematics courses or 4 in Higher Level Mathematics courses, and 6 in Standard Level English A or Higher Level English B, or 5 in Higher Level English A. For those applicants who meet our Maths or English requirements through another qualification, these minimum points for Maths or English in the IB Diploma do not apply. Literature and Performance or English ab initio are not accepted for English Language, and a separate English Language qualification is required.
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
We will accept the RQF BTEC National Extended Diploma in Business with Distinction* Distinction Distinction (an academic A Level is not required). For the QCF BTEC National Extended Diploma in Business, or other BTEC qualifications alongside academic A-levels, please see our BTEC entry requirements.
Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017)
H2,H2,H2,H2,H2,H2
Applicants must achieve six H2 grades in the Irish Leaving Certificate (Higher Level). Mathematics and English Language will be accepted at Ordinary level in lieu of GCSEs. A grade of O2 is required for GCSE A/7 Maths. A grade of O3 is required for English Language.
Welsh Baccalaureate - Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate (first teaching September 2015)
A
The WJEC Level 3 Advanced Skills Baccalaureate Wales is acceptable in place of an A level. Applicants must achieve a grade A alongside AA at A level (excluding Extended Project (EPQ), General Studies and Critical Thinking).
Cambridge International Pre-U Certificate - Principal
D3, D3, M2 or D2, M1, M1. Please note that this requirement excludes the Cambridge Pre-U Certificate in Global Perspectives and Independent Research. We also consider applicants who offer a combination of Pre-U and A-Level qualifications. Please contact lubsugadmissions@leeds.ac.uk for further advice.
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