Banking and Finance BSc Honours

Middlesex University

United Kingdom, London

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Middlesex University

United Kingdom , London

Key Facts

Program Level

Bachelor

Study Type

Full Time

Delivery

On Campus

Course Code

N390

Campuses

Hendon campus

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 17,200 / year

Next Intake September-2026

Banking and Finance BSc Honours

About

Why choose Banking and Finance BSc Honours at Middlesex?

Our Banking and Finance BSc degree in London will give you the specialist knowledge, skills and experience to succeed in the exciting and challenging finance sector.

London is one of the best cities in the world to study finance, allowing you to pursue international career opportunities in banking, insurance and accountancy.

With the flexibility to study over three or four years – the latter with a year-long paid industry placement – you’ll build specialist economic knowledge, gain experience of the operations, strategy and regulatory functions of banking and finance, and learn the practical skills you need to succeed in one of the most important global sectors.

Our Accounting and Finance department secured global recognition by winning the CIMA Global Silver Award for Employability. We were selected amongst Universities around the world for actively promoting employer involvement and engagement between students and industry partners.

What you will gain

85% of our BSc Banking and Finance were in employment or carrying out further studies within 15 months of graduating - Discover Uni, 2023.

You'll develop a solid knowledge of trading and investment management.

This course provides you with the skills to critically analyse and interpret economic and financial information, and numerical data. Real-life exercises and applications develop the ability to research economic/financial data and use verbal, graphical, mathematical and statistical means to support arguments and to draw informed conclusions, while acknowledging and referencing of sources. You are encouraged to learn independently and collaborate in teams, adapting to challenges and opportunities, communicate and present quantitative and qualitative information, together with analysis, arguments and commentary, with empathy and inclusion.

You'll also have access to our state-of-the-art Financial Markets Lab which includes the latest Bloomberg and DataStream finance software, and you'll be taught by module leaders with years of experience in finance, including in Fintech.

Additionally, you could go on to further study on courses such as Banking and Finance MSc.

We have 145 years of experience delivering professional, creative and technical education that prepares students like you for success in global careers.

What you will learn

This course equips you with a comprehensive understanding of finance and economic theories and their implementations to the financial services industry and wider economy. Authentic applications of theories develop a deep knowledge of global financial markets, products, instruments, and their risks. This practical approach offers opportunities to acquire essential skills that enhance your employability.

This course has a strong focus on applied computational finance, and includes modules on machine learning, data science, and algorithm trading. Critical thinking, analytical, problem-solving, and independent learning skills are developed to prepare you for diverse careers in financial services, business, and your future roles in society.

Requirements

Entry Requirements

We welcome students from the UK and all over the world. Join students from over 122 countries and discover why so many international students call our campus home:

Quality teaching with top facilities plus flexible online learning
Welcoming north London campus that's only 30 minutes from central London
Work placements and networking with top London employers
Award-winning career support to get you where you want to go after university.

Qualifications

We accept a wide range of international qualifications. Find out more about the accepted qualifications on your country's support page. If you are unsure of the suitability of your qualifications or would like help with your application, please contact your nearest international office.

English language

You will need to meet our English language requirements. And, don’t worry If you don't meet our minimum English language requirements, as we offer a Pre-sessional English course.

Visas

To study with us in the UK, you might need a Student visa. Please check to see if this applies to you.

English Program Requirements

IELTS both online and paper-based exams accepted. Candidates can also re-sit a single component within 60 days of taking their test through IELTS OneSkill. MDX will accept certificates with a OneSKill retake component

6.0 (with 5.5 in each component)

6.0 (with 6 in Reading & Writing, min 5.5 in other components)

6.5 (with 6.0 in each component); *MA Scriptwriting and MA Novel Writing (DE)– must have minimum
6.5 overall with 6.5 in Reading, Listening and Speaking and a minimum
7.0 in Written component; ** Sport Rehabilitation and Soft Tissue Therapy MSc and Sport
Rehabilitation and Return to Play MSc – must have a minimum of 6.5 overall with 6.5 in each component

7.0 * All Nursing/Midwifery BSc courses must have 7.0 overall with 7.0 in written component; ** All BSc Healthcare Science BSc courses must have 7.0 overall with 6.5 in written component

Career

Careers

How can the BSc Banking and Finance support your career?

The BSc Banking and Finance course is designed to prepare you for career choices in the financial services sector by developing your analytical skills, acquiring relevant knowledge, and introducing you to the frontiers of the subject.

Additionally, you may wish to further enhance you career opportunities and undertake post-graduate education.

Graduate job roles

Potential careers span a wide range, including investment banking, corporate banking, financial regulation, investment management, trading in equity, bond and foreign currency markets, corporate treasury management, derivatives and risk management.

Graduate employers

Previous graduates have gone on to work in a wide range of roles in prestigious organisations including:

Barclays
Atos
Boston Consulting Group
Maxis Investments
Informa Global Markets
Bensons Accountants
Tradewise
London Eye
South Sudan Women’s Skills Development
Honda.

MDXworks

Our Careers and Employability Service, MDXworks will launch you into the world of work from the beginning of your course, with placements, projects and networking opportunities through our 1000+ links with industry and big-name employers in London and globally.

Our dedicated lifetime career support, like our business start-up support programme and funding for entrepreneurs, has been recognized with the following awards:

The top 20 UK universities for business leaders and entrepreneurs – Business Money, 2023
A top 10 university for producing CEOs – Novuana, 2023

MDXcelerator Student Start-Up Support

Want to be your own boss? You'll have the chance to pitch your business to gain mentoring and grants of up to £15,000.

Global network

You’ll study with students from 122 countries who’ll hopefully become part of your global network. And after you graduate, we'll still support you through our alumni network to help you progress in your chosen career.

Work placements

We offer a twelve-month placement at the end of year two (Thick Sandwich mode). Alternatively, you can opt for two smaller placements over the years one and two of the course including the summers between your years of study (Thin Sandwich Mode).

A dedicated employability advisor will help you in the search for an employer who can provide you with an appropriate placement. They will also provide you with guidance and support in preparation for, as well as during and after the placement.

The placement forms the basis for an assessed report based on the organisation.

At the start of the placement, you will be allocated an individual supervisor who provides support and advice for the duration of the project. You will be supported throughout the course through a series of award-winning talks, workshops and engagement with professional bodies and employers.