Banking and Digital Finance BSc (Hons)

Sussex Business School

United Kingdom, Aberdeen

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Sussex Business School

United Kingdom , Aberdeen

Key Facts

Program Level

Bachelor

Study Type

Full Time

Delivery

On Campus

Course Code

N300

Campuses

Main Site

Program Language

English

Start & Deadlines

Next Intake DeadlinesSeptember-2023

Apply to this program

Go to the official application for the university

Duration 3 year(s)

Tuition Fee

GBP 18,500 / year

Next Intake September-2023

Banking and Digital Finance BSc (Hons)

About

Gain the specialised skills and knowledge today's employers are looking for. On this BSc, you'll gain the applied finance skills to thrive in a digitally advanced workplace. You'll:

develop an understanding of modern financial markets â€“ from risk management and digital banking, to FinTech, blockchains and crypto assets
gain a solid grounding in the principles of accounting and finance, and the theories of investments
explore specific aspects of accounting and econometrics
develop the programming skills you'll need to work in digital banking and finance
learn to make informed business decisions through real-world problem-solving exercises
develop and understanding of the analytical aspects of banking and financial markets, crypto economies and banking operations.

In our Bloomberg Financial Markets Lab, you'll have the opportunity to take part in real-time financial and trading simulation, supervised by academic and industry experts.

You can tailor your degree to suit your career goals, by choosing options in areas such as data analytics, climate finance, and environmental and ethical funds. Our Academic Success Advisers can help you with academic study skills. You can also choose to spend time in the workplace or studying abroad.

Accreditation

You'll join the EQUIS and AMBA-accredited University of Sussex Business School. Learn more about all of our course accreditations here. Find out more

Recognised by the Chartered Financial Analyst Institute (CFA). Find out more

Requirements

Entry Requirements

Typical offer

30 -32 points overall from the full IB Diploma.

English Program Requirements

Advanced – 7.0 overall, including at least 6.5 in each component
Standard – 6.0 overall, including at least 5.5 in each component

Please refer to our undergraduate courses to find the appropriate English level for the course you are applying for.

IELTS scores are valid for two years from the test date. You cannot combine scores from more than one sitting of the test. Your score must be valid when you begin your Sussex course.

We will also accept the IELTS Indicator Test.

If you are applying for degree-level study we can consider your IELTS test from any test centre, but if you require a Confirmation of Acceptance for Studies (CAS) for an English language or in-person pre-sessional English course (not combined with a degree) the test must be taken at a UKVI-approved IELTS test centre. For more information about IELTS, please see the IELTS website.

Advanced – 67 overall, including at least 62 in all four skills
Standard - 59 overall, including at least 59 in all four skills

Please refer to our English language requirements above, and as listed for each of our undergraduate courses, to find the appropriate English level for the course you are applying for.

Advanced – 95 overall, including at least 22 in Listening, 23 in Reading, 23 in Speaking, 24 in Writing
Standard – 80 overall, including at least 17 in Listening, 18 in Reading, 20 in Speaking, 17 in Writing

Career

At the University of Sussex Business School you benefit from extensive career support and business connections including mentoring by employers, networking and guest lectures. On this degree, you develop fundamental knowledge in applied finance, as well as the required digital skills required by the banking and finance sector.

As a graduate, you'll be equipped with the perfect combination of skills and knowledge â€“ including ethical awareness, independent thinking, leadership, self-confidence and teamwork â€“ employers are looking for. You'll be well prepared to work in:

corporate or public-sector finance
investment or retail banking
financial services
risk analysis or portfolio management
financial advising or consultancy
FinTech, P2P and Blockchain finance.

The University campus is just one hour from London, so you can take advantage of our strong links with the financial hub in the City of London. There are many student societies you can join, including the Sussex Trading Society, where you can try your hand at investing in the markets. You can practise making informed business decisions, just as you might in your future workplace.