Course Summary

- Gain a rigorous understanding of banking and finance practices, ensuring you are equipped to make an immediate impact in national and global businesses - Benefit from the expertise and resources that exist within both Winchester Business School and the new Department of Digital Future. - Complete an optional salaried year-long placement in industry to build contacts and understanding of the financial world while still graduating within three year. - Develop some of the most in-demand skills in the global and digital economies such as data-analysis proficiency, risk management and cyber security New Open Banking rules, fintech, big data and analytics are just a few of the exciting changes that are shaking up the banking and finance industries. Our modern and highly relevant degree programme offers you the chance to develop your financial knowledge in the context of the global economy, and equips you with the skills required for a complex and changing business environment. Throughout this dynamic three-year course the emphasis is on real-world cases and future-relevant knowledge and skills. You have the opportunity to gain work experience, study abroad, undertake a dissertation and gain professional recognition through our established and new relationships with professional bodies and employers. Built upon the United Nation’s Principles for Responsible Management Education (PRME) initiative, the programme is driven to enhance the key values for achieving sustainability. It is delivered by our research-active and expert team in accounting and finance together with complementary expertise from the banking sector. As a valued member of the department, you benefit from the excellent learning opportunities and resources that exist within the award-winning Winchester Business School. You also collaborate with the new Department of Digital Futures where you will be able to use banking simulation software for real-life learning. Year 1 of the programme offers you an introduction to the world of business, finance and banking and also gives you the opportunity to develop your academic and professional skills. In Years 2 and 3, you have the opportunity to study specialist areas within banking and financial services as well as being able to choose options in relevant business subjects such as data analytics, risk management, cyber security, mathematics, economics and accounting. Banking and Finance are a winning combination. Our joint honours course provides you with the knowledge, understanding and confidence to enter well-paid, international careers. Both disciplines encourage you to develop skills such as problem-solving, rigorous argument and effective communication, which are in great demand in many employment sectors. Rewarding professional careers await you in banking, financial services, accountancy and insurance, as well as in investment management, the treasury and audit departments of large companies and government services.

Course Details - Modules

For detailed information on modules you will be studying please click on the 'View course details' link at the top of this summary box.

Course Details – Assessment Method

Assessment Methods are not listed for this Course.

Course Details – Professional Bodies

Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales

Chartered Institute of Management Accountants

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: N310

Institution code: W76

Campus Name: Main Site

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

A GCSE A*-C or 9-4 pass in English Language and Mathematics is required.

We welcome applications from students who are completing an Access to Higher Education Diploma. We normally look for applicants to have studied a course that is in a similar subject and offers are usually made in line with our published tariff point range.

Applicants are required to hold a minimum of 2 x A-level or equivalent qualifications (e.g. 2 x BTEC National Subsidiary Diplomas) and we accept all A-level subjects, including Critical Thinking, General Studies and own-language A-levels. We welcome applicants who have completed the Extended Project (EP/EPQ) and points obtained from this qualification will be included in any offer. In addition, we accept a maximum of 32 points from level 3 qualifications below A2 that are included in the tariff (e.g. AS-levels not studied at A-level, music or dance qualifications). If you are a mature student, your application will be considered on its individual merits and work or other professional experience may be taken into consideration in lieu of other published requirements.

Please click the following link to find out more about qualification requirements for this course

Minimum Qualification Requirements

Minimum Further Information are not listed for this Course.

English language requirements

Test Grade AdditionalDetails
IELTS (Academic) 6.0 An overall score of 6.0, including 5.5 in writing is required. If you require Tier 4 sponsorship, you will require a minimum of 5.5 in all 4 components.

Unistats information

Student satisfaction : 60%

Employment after 15 months (Most common jobs): 75%

Go onto work and study: 100%

Fees and funding

England 9250.0 Year 1
Northern Ireland 9250.0 Year 1
Scotland 9250.0 Year 1
Wales 9250.0 Year 1
Channel Islands 9250.0 Year 1
Republic of Ireland 9250.0 Year 1

Additional Fee Information

*Please note, the tuition fee for students from the rest of the EU (excluding ROI) are yet to be confirmed by the University. For further information about any additional costs associated with this course please see the individual course page on the University of Winchester website (www.winchester.ac.uk).

Provider information

Sparkford Road
Winchester
Address3 are not listed for this Course.
Hampshire
SO22 4NR

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