**Why study this course?**
This degree focuses on global banking and financial services, examining the development, significance and challenges of banking and finance in the modern world. If you want a career in global banking in London, one of the world's financial epicentres, then look no further.
In the 2020 National Student Survey, 92% of our Banking and Finance students said their course gave them opportunities to collaborate with other students in a way that worked well for them.
**More about this course**
This course draws on accounting, economics, investment theory, law and management to help you develop the skills needed for a successful career in banking or financial services.
As well as hearing from industry representatives who will give presentations during your course, you’ll also get hands-on experience in the University’s Bloomberg Lab, a world-leading financial platform that brings real-world economic news, data and analytics to the classroom. You’ll learn to analyse financial markets, value and price financial instruments and employ Bloomberg terminals to assess European and international economies, financial markets and governments.
You’ll also have the chance to further your experience with optional work placement modules. Our Placement and Employability Unit will help you find a suitable placement where you can build on your skills and knowledge. You'll be encouraged to undertake extra-curricular activities such as volunteering, entering national business competitions and joining student societies.
**What our students say**
"I wanted to study finance and chose London Met because several friends recommended the course. I was amazed at the range of modules on offer and really like the way the assessments are designed. Every teacher is committed to their students, and I owe my success to their dedication. I've developed so many skills here; I'm feeling confident in what I do and in what I am going to do in the future."
Svetoslav Kotev, former student
Course Details - Modules
Example Year 1 modules include:
Economics for Finance and Business (core, 30 credits)
Introduction to Accounting (core, 30 credits)
Introduction to Financial Markets and Law (core, 30 credits)
Quantitative Methods for Banking and Finance (core, 30 credits)
Year 2 modules include:
Bank Lending and the Legal Environment (core, 30 credits)
Corporate Finance and Investment (core, 30 credits)
Financial Services Management (core, 15 credits)
Money and Banking (core, 15 credits) and
Risk and Insurance (core, 30 credits)
Year 3 modules include:
Empirical Research in Global Banking and Finance (core, 30 credits)
International Finance (core, 30 credits)
Advanced Financial Law (option, 30 credits)
Corporate Social Responsibility and Governance (option, 30 credits)
Creating a Winning Business 2 (option, 15 credits)
EU & Financial Regulation (option, 30 credits)
Financial Instruments and Financial Engineering (option, 30 credits)
Information Technology for Financial Services (option, 15 credits)
Learning through Work 2 (option, 15 credits)
Marketing of Financial Services (option, 15 credits)
Organisation and Service Management in Financial Services (option, 30 credits) and
Personal Finance (option, 15 credits)
Course Details – Assessment Method
You'll be assessed through essays, coursework assignments, individual and group research projects, exams and a final-year dissertation.
Course Details – Professional Bodies
Professional Bodies are not listed for this Course.
How to Apply
26 January This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.
Application Codes
Course code:
N340
Institution code:
L68
Campus Name:
Holloway
Campus code:
Points of Entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
Year 1
Entry Requirements for Advanced Entry (Year 2 and Beyond)
Entry Requirements for Advanced Entry are not listed for this Course.
International applicants
Standard Qualification Requirements
Typical offer CCC (96 UCAS points from two or more A levels) from business-related subjects.
A minimum of 99 UCAS points with at least 78 points at higher level in business-related subjects, plus English and Maths standard level at grade C.
You should have 60 credits overall in a business-related subject with 45 credits at Level 3 (with a minimum of 30 credits at Merit) and Communications and Maths units passed at Level 2. QAA accredited course required.
A minimum of 15 points at the higher level and a minimum of 4 points in English and Maths at standard level.
In a business-related subject.
You will also need a further 48 UCAS points from two A levels (or equivalent) in business, humanities, social science, languages or science subjects.
We accept a broad range of equivalent level qualifications, please check the UCAS tariff calculator or contact us if you are unsure if you meet the minimum entry requirements for this course. We encourage applications from international/EU students with equivalent qualifications. We also accept mature students with diverse backgrounds and experiences.
Please click the following link to find out more about qualification requirements for this course
Minimum Further Information are not listed for this Course.
English language requirements
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English Language Entry Requirement Information are not listed for this Course.
Unistats information
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Employment after 15 months (Most common jobs):
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Fees and funding
England
2310.0
Module
Northern Ireland
2310.0
Module
Scotland
2310.0
Module
Wales
2310.0
Module
EU
3894.0
Module
International
3894.0
Module
Channel Islands
3894.0
Module
Republic of Ireland
3894.0
Module
Additional Fee Information
These fees are for the 2022/23 academic year. Fees for new and returning students may change each year by an amount set under the government’s regulation. For further information about our undergraduate fees, please visit: https://www.londonmet.ac.uk/applying/funding-your-studies/undergraduate-tuition-fees/
Please note, in addition to the tuition fee there may be extra costs for things such as equipment, materials, printing, textbooks, trips or professional body fees. There may also be other activities that are not formally part of your course and not required to complete your course, but that you may find helpful (for example, optional field trips). The costs of these are additional to your tuition fee and the fees set out above and will be notified when the activity is being arranged.
Provider information
Admissions Office
166-220 Holloway Road
Address3 are not listed for this Course.
City of London
N7 8DB
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