BSc (Hons) Banking and Finance at Manchester Metropolitan University

Programme overview

The areas of banking and finance are not only central to the country’s (and the world’s) economy: they also offer a diverse range of opportunities for your future. Whether you’re considering a career in personal banking, wealth management or corporate finance, our course offers the skills and knowledge you’ll need to get started. You’ll begin by getting a good grounding in financial theory and practice, before exploring specialist areas in more depth.

Faculty: Faculty of Business and Law | Department: Department of Finance and Economics | Duration: 3 years full-time; 4 years with placement year and/or overseas study; 4 years with foundation | Study mode: full-time, placement year available | Intake: September 2027 | Location: Manchester, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Our BSc (Hons) Banking and Finance course offers a forward-thinking education designed to prepare you for a successful career in one of the world’s most important industries. In your first year, you’ll develop a strong foundation in finance, investment and commercial awareness. Year 1 core: Foundations of Career Readiness, Business Law, Fundamentals of Finance and Investment, Financial Analytics and Economics, Banking, Sustainability, Regulation and Ethics. Year 2 core: Financial Planning, Bloomberg: Tools for Finance Professionals, Enhancing Career Readiness, Applied Risk Management and External Regulation in Banking, Retail Banking and Commercial Lending. Year 3 core: Financial Analysis for Investment Banking, Career Readiness to Career Success, Advanced Risk Management; options: Advanced Financial Planning, Corporate Finance And Investment Management, Research And Consultancy Project, Contemporary Banking Issues And Advanced Lending.

Career pathways

Many of our graduates have begun their careers with top employers in areas such as financial planning, banking, retail finance at organisations including: KPMG. Deloitte.

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Application information

Entry requirements

104-112 UCAS Tariff points. GCE A levels - grades BCC or equivalent. Pearson BTEC National Extended Diploma - grade DMM. Access to HE Diploma - Pass overall with a minimum 106 UCAS Tariff points. UAL Level 3 Extended Diploma - grade of Merit overall. OCR Cambridge Technical Extended Diploma - grade DMM. T level - We welcome applications from students undertaking T level qualifications. Eligible applicants will be asked to achieve a minimum overall grade of Merit as a condition of offer. IB Diploma - Pass overall with a minimum overall score of 26 or minimum 104 UCAS Tariff points from three Higher Level subjects. Other Level 3 qualifications equivalent to GCE A level are also considered. A maximum of three A level-equivalent qualifications will be accepted towards meeting the UCAS tariff requirement. AS levels, or qualifications equivalent to AS level, are not accepted. The Extended Project qualification (EPQ) may be accepted towards entry, in conjunction with two A-level equivalent qualifications. Please contact the University directly if you are unsure whether you meet the minimum entry requirements for the course. GCSE grade C/4 in English Language or Level 2 Functional Skills English pass. and GCSE grade C/4 in Mathematics or Level 2 Functional Skills Mathematics pass. IB: IB Diploma with minimum 26 points overall or 104 UCAS Tariff points from Higher Level. If you plan to meet the Level 2 course requirements through your IB Diploma you will need to achieve Higher Level 4 or Standard Level 5 in English and Higher Level 4 or Standard Level 4 in Mathematics. IELTS: 6.0 overall with no individual element below 5.5.

Domestic applicants: GBP 10,050 a year (2027/28). Standard UK and Channel Islands full-time fee for 2027/28 as stated on the course page Source

Intake: September 2027

Duration: 3 years full-time; 4 years with placement year and/or overseas study; 4 years with foundation

Apply through the official page: https://www.ucas.com

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