Banking and Finance

• Work with representatives from international financial organisations on our Live Brief modules.
• Graduate with an understanding of financial analysis and management within global business and financial institutions.
• Apply theory in a fully simulated and safe environment with our Bloomberg Financial Markets Lab.
• Study on a course with professional accreditation, ensuing a quality education and the opportunity for exemptions in professional exams.
• Gain a solid foundation in financial markets, banking operations and risk management.

You're ambitious, and you understand the kind of skills you need to get ahead in the banking, financial and commercial sector.

We know you’re determined, and that you want to have a strong grasp of what it’s like to work in banking and finance after you graduate.

Our BSc (Hons) Banking and Finance degree course offers a practical, hands-on learning experience. With our Bloomberg Financial Markets Lab, industry connections, and optional placements and internships, you’ll learn in a unique university environment.

There are exciting career opportunities across the banking and finance industries, in both private and public sectors. With your Banking and Finance degree, you may wish to move into a role in the financial markets, in areas such as FX management, derivative markets or equity fund management, or you could opt to gain experience in the banking sector in areas such as credit risk management, or mergers and acquisitions. You may even decide to start your own business.

Throughout your degree you’ll come into regular contact with a number of professional bodies which will allow you to network and create contacts.

Employability and personal career development

Informed by employers, our courses support an integrated approach to employability. You’ll have opportunities to develop the skills and abilities they are looking for and gain a deeper understanding of how your academic learning relates to the world of work through Live Briefs and Ruskin Modules.

To amplify your career ambition, you will need to actively dedicate time outside of your studies, whether you choose to explore an ARU Certificate for Professional Development, placements, internships or volunteering. Or you could make a social impact by collaborating with our partner organisations through our volunteer scheme Students at the Heart of Knowledge Exchange (SHoKE). These all give you an edge, providing you with experience that you will be able to evidence on your CV and talk about in interviews.

Our Employability and Careers Service offers a range of expert advice and support to build your unique professional profile, including tailored career appointments, advice on writing your CV, and help to complete job applications. You’ll have 24/7 access to the Careers Centre, our comprehensive online digital resource, which empowers you to start building a Personal Career Development Plan from the very start. Design your future at ARU.