Banking and Finance BSc (Hons) at De Montfort University

Designed to build your quantitative edge, this course equips you with the technical skills, data-driven analytical tools, and professional mindset needed to leverage artificial intelligence and navigate the complex global financial landscape. 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.

Faculty: Faculty of Business and Law  |  Department: Economics  |  Duration: Three years full-time, four years with a placement  |  Study mode: full-time, optional placement year (sandwich)  |  Intake: September 2027  |  Location: Leicester, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Year 1: Global Financial Markets and Economics, Statistics and Econometrics for Financial Decision Making, Financial Reporting and Analysis, Artificial Intelligence and Financial Data Analysis. Year 2: Corporate Finance, Asset Pricing and Risk Management, Bank Management, Regulation and Supervision, Innovations in Financial Services. Year 3: Ethics and Governance in Finance, Investment and Portfolio Management, Artificial Intelligence and Financial Applications, International Banking and Finance.

Career pathways

Our Economics degree helps to open up a wide range of career opportunities for graduates in areas such business, finance and the civil service.

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