Program Overview

Banking and Finance

Get the skills you need to succeed in the banking, financial, and commercial sector, along with essential market insights.

Course Options

• 3 years full-time
• 4 years with foundation year
• 4 years with placement

Key Facts

• STUDY OPTIONS: 3 years
• START DATES: January
• LOCATION: Chelmsford
• ENTRY: UCAS code: N300
• FEES:
  • £9,535 UK students starting 2025/26 (full-time, per year)
  • £16,700 International students starting 2025/26 (full-time, per year)

Teaching and Assessment

Year 1

• Financial and Management Accounting with Digital Systems
• How to do Business
• Financial Environment and Analysis
• International Business and Market Dynamics
• Organisational Behaviour and AI (Future of Work)
• Into ARU

Year 2

• Financial Management
• Introduction to Financial Reporting
• Quantitative Methods for Banking and Finance
• Banking and Financial Institutions
• Ruskin Module (15 credits)

Year 3

• Capital Markets and Investment
• International Financial Reporting
• Financial Investment Analysis
• Undergraduate Major Project

Facilities

• Access to our Bloomberg Financial Markets Lab to put your new-found knowledge into practice in a fully simulated and completely safe environment
• Active collaborative learning which includes digitally supported learning with online screencasts providing background material to support face-to-face discussion

Careers

• Exciting career opportunities across the banking and finance industries, in both private and public sectors
• Opportunities in financial markets, FX management, derivative markets, equity fund management, banking sector, credit risk management, mergers and acquisitions, or starting your own business

Entry Requirements

• 96 UCAS Tariff points
• 3 GCSEs at grade C, or grade 4, or above, including English and Maths
• If English is not your first language, you will be expected to demonstrate a certificated level of proficiency of at least IELTS 6.0 (Academic level) or equivalent English Language qualification

Fees and Paying for University

Tuition Fees and Student Loans for UK Students (2025/26)

• £9,535 UK students starting 2025/26 (full-time, per year)

Tuition Fees for International Students (2025/26)

• £16,700 International students starting 2025/26 (full-time, per year)

Living Costs

• Living at university can range from around £7,000–£9,000 per year
• Most full-time UK students can apply for a Maintenance Loan to help cover living costs

Apply Now for Banking and Finance

• UK students: Visit UCAS to apply
• International students: Apply direct

Life in Chelmsford

• Chelmsford has something for everyone, and our green, modern campus is just ten minutes from the city centre

Placement Year Available

• You have the option to take a placement year as part of this course
• It’s a great chance to get hands-on experience in the industry you want to work in