Banking and Digital Finance BSc (Hons)

University of Sussex

United Kingdom, Brighton

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University of Sussex

United Kingdom , Brighton

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-2026

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Go to the official application for the university

Duration 3 year(s)

Tuition Fee

GBP 23,500 / year

Next Intake September-2026

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 – 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
Accredited by the Chartered Institute for Securities and Investment (CISI) for the purpose of eligibility to apply for associate membership with that body. Find out more
Accredited by the Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA) for the purpose of exemption from some professional examinations through the Accredited degree accelerated route. Find out more

Requirements

Entry Requirements

Typical offer

32 points overall from the full IB Diploma.

English Program Requirements

IELTS (Academic)

6.0 overall, including at least 5.5 in each component

Check your IELTS qualification meets all of our language requirements

Find out more about IELTS

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 accept IELTS One Skills Retake.

We do not accept IELTS Online.

Career

Careers

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 digital skills required by the banking and finance sector.

As a graduate, you’ll be equipped with the perfect combination of skills and knowledge employers are looking for – including ethical awareness, independent thinking, leadership, self-confidence and teamwork. 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 Investment and 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.