Overview
You can choose to start this course in January 2021. This is because we've changed some of our teaching arrangements in response to the coronavirus outbreak. Whenever you start, you'll get the same great learning experience with lots of support to do your best.
The financial services industry is one of the UK’s biggest. Learn how to succeed in an international finance career with our course.
Why study this financial services (Top-up) course with us
This is a one-year advanced financial services course designed to provide you with the financial knowledge and skills you’ll need to succeed. Your studies will cover the emerging needs of an increasingly global financial services market, including building societies, banks, insurance, investment management, and much more. It’ll build on your existing knowledge to ensure that you’re meeting and exceeding the demands of the financial sector.
You’ll learn how to apply analytical quantitative techniques to a range of fiscal subject areas. Additionally, you’ll extend your understanding and application of economics theory in finance. Beyond theory, you’ll graduate with a proficiency in financial software programmes like Minitab and SPSS, equipping you with transferable skills for a career in finance.
Our London campus offers you plenty of access to some of the world’s biggest financial institutions and start-ups so you’re able to build professional experience before you graduate.
Gain transferable skills with our course
Throughout your time with us, you’ll work with specific software that’s used within the industry to best prepare you for your career. In the Financial Markets Lab, a state-of-the-art facility you’ll have access to, you’ll be trained on how to use Bloomberg and Datastream financial software. You’ll even have an opportunity to gain a CIMA certificate following training on Sage accounting software. In addition, you’ll have access to cutting edge business resources, which include the Chartered Management Institute's Management Direct Resource Hub.
All this opens a lot of different career doors. Previous graduates have gone on to work as accounting technicians, accountants, financial advisors, insurance brokers, and many others.
Get the support you need
From your Personal Tutor to your Graduate Academic Assistant, each one has studied your subject and will provide the support to help you based on their own experience.
If you need a little help with writing, numeracy or library skills, we can help with that too.
Course highlights
Our London campus means you’ll have access to some of the world’s biggest financial institutions and start-ups so you’re able to build professional experience before you graduate.
Access to Financial Markets Lab, a state-of-the-art facility where you’ll be trained on how to use Bloomberg and Datastream financial software.
An opportunity to gain a CIMA certificate following training on Sage accounting software. In addition to access to Chartered Management Institute's Management Direct Resource Hub.
Graduate with a proficiency in financial software programmes like Minitab and SPSS, equipping you with transferable skills for a career in finance.
Course Details - Modules
year 1:
Managerial Finance (30 credits) – Compulsory
Principles of Banking (30 credits) – Compulsory
Securities and Derivatives (30 credits) – Compulsory
International Financial Markets (30 credits) – Optional
Financial Mathematics (30 credits) – Optional
Work Placement (60 credits) – Optional
Year 2:
Global Issues in Financial Services (30 credits) – Compulsory
Marketing for Financial Services (30 credits) – Compulsory
Financial Data Analysis (30 credits) – Compulsory
International Finance (30 credits) - Optional (Compulsory Jan Start)
Business Finance (30 credits) – Optional
Investment Analysis (30 credits) – Optional
Course Details – Assessment Method
Assessment Methods are not listed for this Course.
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:
N301
Institution code:
M80
Campus Name:
Hendon Campus
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
Other HNC's with 15 credits Economics
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