Banking and Finance (Top-Up) BA (Hons)

Build on your existing skills gained through a diploma, or equivalent, in an area related to banking, finance and business. Study subjects such as financial markets and international banking. Graduate with a wealth of experience to advance your career.

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Overview

This course is designed for you if you want to top up your existing qualification to a full undergraduate degree. You'll benefit from studying on a programme that is internationally recognised and respected because of its excellent career prospects.

You’ll develop the intellectual tools and knowledge to tackle real-world issues within the banking and finance sector or financial departments of organisations and we aim to enhance your opportunities for success in carrying out challenging management roles with strong career progression.

Why us?

Provides a critical examination of contemporary, global banking thought and practice
Includes key management modules to enhance the business decision-making capacity of the student

Places banking in the context of the wider finance discipline to allow better understanding of its role in global business

Course structure

A typical week for you will include lectures, seminars, group work and e-learning. We encourage you to develop independent study skills. You will also have opportunities to present ideas to other students and develop concepts within groups.

As well as assessments that count towards your degree, there are also on-going assessments for feedback and consolidating your learning. Assessment methods include written coursework, projects, presentations and exams.

Final year (national level 6):

International Money and Banking (30 credits)

Gain an understanding of money banking and finance. Examine the theories necessary to understand the determination of rates of return, the pricing of assets and the behaviour of asset markets.

Financial Management (30 credits)

Explore key strategic decisions in a variety of business finance areas and theories in a digital world. Develop a critical understanding of how large organizations structure their finance. Understand the management of debt and equity to increase the efficiency of the organization and foster sustainability.

Strategic Management Accounting (30 credits)

Consider a range of strategic management accounting tools. Explore the concept of financial decision making within a firm with a view of maximising profits and ensuring a sustainable future for the organisation in a digital world.

Corporate Governance and Ethics (30 credits)

Study corporate governance as a discipline from a national perspective. Consider corporate governance in the context of a digital world. Examine the impact of weaknesses and failures of corporate governance on companies and on society.

Some modules have prerequisites. Read more about what this means in our Help and Advice article.

Facilities

This course is based on the banks of the River Wear at The Sir Tom Cowie Campus at St Peter’s. The St Peter’s Library. You’ll have access to extensive library resources and comprehensive facilities.

You're also able to study this programme with an education partner, Banking Academy, Vietnam.

Entry requirements

We don’t currently display entry requirements for United States. Please contact the Student Admin team on studentadmin@sunderland.ac.uk or 0191 515 3154.

The typical entry requirement is the successful completion of an HND or its equivalent as follows:

BTEC HND in Finance
BTEC HND in Business and Management
BTEC Higher National Diploma in Business or related area
ABE Advanced Diploma in Business Administration
IBAM Advanced Diploma in Business Administration
240 credits or equivalent of a recognised UK undergraduate award in a relevant finance, business and management-related discipline

If English is not your first language, please see our English language requirements.

Is your qualification not displaying here? For international qualifications, search our full list of international entry requirements for this course.

Fees and finance

2023/24 fees

The annual, full-time fee for this course is:

£9,250 if you are from the UK/Europe
£14,000 if you are an international student

This information was correct at the time of publication.

Career ready

Gaining an undergraduate degree will boost your career prospects and allow you to progress faster. Salaries in banking and finance are also very attractive and our course is directly relevant to the needs of employers in these sectors.

This course aims to challenge you and support you to develop a range of graduate attributes, that enhance graduate authenticity, and enable you to achieve a greater degree of power and control concerning your career. By completing the course, you will be adding value to your employability and attractiveness as a professional.

Guest speakers

The guest speaker programme sees influential business leaders come to the University to share their knowledge with students. Our invitations to guest speakers allow you to listen to people who are already in the type of management position that you may one day hold.

Recent speakers include Maurice Duffy, CEO of Global Blackswan, Mike Johnson, CEO of Castrol and Executive Vice President of BP, Uday K. Dholakia, Senior Partner of Global Consulting, Neil Stephenson, CEO of ONYX, James Ramsbotham, CEO of the North East Chamber of Commerce, as well as other representatives from a number of our region’s largest employers.

Career prospects

As a student at the University of Sunderland, you will have access to careers and employability support which is available to current students and graduates for up to 3 years after completion of your programme of study. It provides you with a comprehensive range of help and career resources for employability development, such as Career EDGE.

Related courses

BA (Hons) Accounting and Financial Management (Top-Up)

Contact

Contact the Student Helpline for further information about studying at the University of Sunderland:

0191 515 3000

student.helpline@sunderland.ac.uk

View Programme Specifications for the Faculty of Business, Law and Tourism

Page last updated: 11 September 2023

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