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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.
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.
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.
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:
If English is not your first language, please see our English language requirements.
2023/24 fees
The annual, full-time fee for this course is:
This information was correct at the time of publication.
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.
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.
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.
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