Program Overview

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Finance with Banking BSc (Hons)

Overview

The Finance with Banking degree is designed to equip students for a successful career in the Banking and Financial Services industry. The course is aligned with the Chartered Banker Institute (CBI) and provides expertise in cutting-edge financial technologies and the ability to adapt to emerging risk management strategies.

Study Options

• Full-Time (BSc) at Queen’s Park, Chester
• Full-Time with Foundation Year (BSc) at Queen’s Park, Chester
• Full-Time with Placement Year (BSc) at Queen’s Park, Chester

Level

• Undergraduate

UCAS Code

• N390

UCAS Points

• 112

Start Date

• Oct 2025, Oct 2026

Duration

• 3 years

Location

• Queen’s Park, Chester

UK Fees

• £9,535 per year for a full-time course (2025/26)

International Fees

• £14,450 per year for a full-time course* (2025/26)

Level

• Undergraduate

UCAS Code

• N391

UCAS Points

• 72

Start Date

• Oct 2025, Oct 2026

Duration

• 4 years

Location

• Queen’s Park, Chester

UK Fees

• £5,760 for the first foundation year, then £9,535 per annum for the following years (2025/26)

International Fees

• £10,750 for the first foundation year, then £14,450 per annum for the following years (2025/26)

Level

• Undergraduate

UCAS Code

• N395

UCAS Points

• 112

Start Date

• Oct 2025, Oct 2026

Duration

• 4 years

Location

• Queen’s Park, Chester

UK Fees

• £9,535 per year for a full-time course (2025/26)

International Fees

• £14,450 per year for a full-time course* (2025/26)

Available with:

• Foundation Year
• Placement Year

Course Summary

The course modules are structured to broaden students' understanding of the financial sector, with a focus on banking. Students will explore contemporary issues and challenges in the industry, learn the importance of staying ahead of regulatory changes, appreciate the ethical considerations of the profession, and gain a solid grasp of risk management strategies.

Why You'll Love It

• Connections with institutions across the financial sector
• Learn from experts with valuable industry experience
• Interactive learning experiences

What You'll Study

• Foundation Year
• Year 1
• Year 2
• Year 3

Modules

Year 1

• Fundamentals of Finance (40 Credits) Core
• Business Economics (20 Credits) Core
• Professional and Numerical Reasoning (20 Credits) Core
• Financial Understanding for Business (20 Credits) Core
• Managing People and Organisations (20 Credits) Optional
• Language Module Options

Year 2

• Financial Markets (20 Credits) Core
• Corporate Finance (20 Credits) Core
• Introduction to Banking and Regulations (20 Credits) Core
• Chester Business School Work Placement (40 Credits) Option
• Employability Skills Analysis and Development in Finance (40 Credits) Option
• Professional work placement/Language module/Term abroad

Year 3

• Data Analysis for Decision Making (20 Credits) Core
• Financial Modelling and Intelligence (20 Credits) Core
• Business and Corporate Banking (20 Credits) Core
• Investment Banking and Wealth Management (20 Credits) Core
• International Financial Management (20 Credits) Option
• Project Management (20 Credits) Option
• Dissertation for Accounting and Finance (40 Credits) Option
• Negotiated Project (40 Credits) Option

How You'll Learn

• This course is designed around in-person study
• Learn through a mix of in-person lectures, workshops and peer-led seminars
• Assessments include examinations, projects, presentations and report/essay writing
• Curriculum developed to match workforce priorities

Entry Requirements

• Home Students
• International Students
• Foundation Year

UCAS Points

• UCAS Tariff | 112 points
• GCE A Level | Typical offer – BCC-BBC
• BTEC | BTEC Extended Diploma: DMM
• International Baccalaureate | 28 points
• Irish / Scottish Highers | Irish Highers - H3 H3 H3 H3 H4 Scottish Highers - BBBB
• Access requirements | Access to HE Diploma, to include 45 credits at level 3, of which 30 must be at Merit or above
• T Level | Merit
• OCR Cambridge Technicals | OCR Extended Diploma: DMM
• Extra Information | Welsh Baccalaureate Advanced and A level General Studies will be recognised in our offer. We will also consider a combination of A Levels and BTECs/OCRs. A GCSE grade C/4 or above in Mathematics is required.

Fees and Funding

• Home Students
• International Students
• Foundation Year
• Additional Costs
• Bursaries

Who You'll Learn From

• Langton Mburayi
• Dr Vivian Ariguzo
• Professor Kelvin Leong
• Dr Ahmed Kholeif
• Lewis Jones
• Michael Smith

Where You'll Study

• Queen's Park, Chester
• Home of Chester Business School
• A corporate learning hub
• Get supported
• Modern learning, historic city
• Close to the city
• Get connected

Your Future Career

• Progression Options
• Accounting MSc
• Banking and Finance MSc
• International Business MSc
• International Finance MSc
• Management MSc / PGDip , MSc / PGDip / PGCert
• Master of Business Administration MBA
• Careers service