The BSc Banking and Finance degree at Cardiff Met covers the key concepts of banking and finance and provides students with an understanding of the importance of this area in a practical and theoretical context. The course will equip students with the tools and analytical capabilities to identify and resolve complex problems in a dynamic and strategic way. In addition, this programme will provide students with highly transferable skills as well as a deep knowledge of a broad range of financial software. Banking and finance is fundamental to the world economy as it ensures that new and existing companies can raise the funds needed to undertake profitable investment ideas. This course is ideal if you have no previous experience in banking and finance but want to learn more about this industry. In the first year you will gain an insight into how financial institutions fit into the world economy, along with key quantitative methods techniques needed for a career in this industry. The second year will involve expanding your knowledge by studying the impact of different types of risk on both companies and countries. The final year will enhance your understanding of the importance of remaining informed on contemporary issues in the wider business context by undertaking independent research. The teaching will involve lecturers, workshops and seminars which will have both academic knowledge and practical experience. The practical experience will include the use of financial software, to teach you the skills you need for the workplace after graduation. Show less

Foundation Year (Year 0):
This programme incorporates a foundation year, which is intended for students wishing to enrol onto the three-year honours degree, who fall into one of the following categories:

1. Students who have not achieved the required A-level points (or equivalent) score to enter the first year of the degree programme.
2. Mature students who have been out of the formal education system for some time.

Further information about the foundation year can be found by clicking here.

Degree:
This degree in Banking and Finance is comprised of a number of core modules, with a range of options, totalling 360 credits across all years to develop your specific interests and expertise:

Year 1

Students will take 100 credits of compulsory modules and will be able to select 20 credits of optional modules.

Compulsory modules:

Quantitative Methods I (20 credits)
Global Financial Services (20 credits)
The Economy: Microeconomics (20 credits)
The Economy: Macroeconomics (20 credits)
Financial & Digital Accounting (20 credits)

Management Accounting (20 credits)

Year 2

Student will take 100 credits of compulsory modules and will be able to select 20 credits from the range of available optional modules.

Compulsory modules:

Quantitative Methods II (20 credits)
Money Banking and Risk (20 credits)
Investment Markets and Principles (20 credits)
Bank Management (20 credits)
Work Experience OR Volunteering Project (20 credits)

Optional modules:

Corporate and Business Law (20 credits)
Financial Reporting (20 credits)
Intermediate Macroeconomics (20 credits)
Intermediate Microeconomics (20 credits)

Year 3

Students will take 60 credits of compulsory modules and will be able to select 60 credits from the range of available optional modules.

Compulsory modules:

International Banking Regulation (20 credits)
Investment Management (20 credits)
Capital Markets and Derivatives (20 credits)
Contemporary Finance (20 credits)

Optional modules*:

Dissertation (40 credits)
Econometrics (20 credits)
Contemporary Business and Consumer Protection (20 credits)
Advanced Financial Reporting (20 credits)
Financial Management for Managers (20 credits)
Economic Tools for Government (20 credits)
Applied Microeconomics (20 credits)
Macroeconomics: Theory and Application (20 credits)
Advanced Games and Applications (20 credits)
Industrial Work Experience (20 credits)

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You will need to book the accommodation after you have been accepted.

You can choose to live on campus or off campus in private accommodation.

How to book:

• Make a booking online after you have been accepted (in this case please let us know your choice when you apply).
• Register when you arrive - its not possible to reserve a room before arriving. You can arrive a few days before and book it

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