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Banking and Finance (Foundation Year) BSc (Hons)

Manchester Metropolitan University

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  • Qualification

    Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)

  • Location

    Main Site

  • Study mode

    Full time

  • Start date

    01-SEP-25

  • Duration

    4 Years

Course summary

This course is designed to prepare you for studying our BSc (Hons) Banking and Finance degree. It will help you develop the skills and knowledge you need to study for the full honours degree, even if you dont currently meet the academic requirements. You'll develop your study skills including academic writing and personal and professional development to start you off in the best possible way for your degree. You will learn more about business in a global and national context, and approaches to leading and managing in organisations. The foundation year also gives you the ability to develop your analytical skills and learn how to incorporate data to add real value to achieve organisational objectives. Once youve passed, youll be ready to start your degree course. That means your degree will take four years, or five years if it includes a work placement or year studying abroad.

Career prospects

A banking and finance degree can lead to a wide range of career opportunities with high pay and a high profile.

This foundation year will ensure you have the knowledge and skills you need to succeed in your full degree course. It will pave the way for your career in this sector, whatever your aspirations. Graduates of the full degree course have gone on to work in a wide range of financial services sectors including:

Financial planning

Banking

Retail finance

Investment and wealth management

Many start their careers with top employers including KPMG, Deloitte, Ernst & Young (EY), Handelsbanken and BNY Mellon.

Because our course is accredited or approved by professional bodies, your degree can also pave the way to professional or chartered status.

Application deadline

29 January

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QUALIFICATION TYPE

UCAS Points

UCAS Points : 72 - 80

Equivalent qualifications and combinations will be considered, including Extended Project when achieved at Grade C or above Other AS levels (or qualifications equivalent to AS level) are not accepted.Please contact the University directly if you are unsure whether you meet the minimum entry requirements for the course.

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University information

Manchester Metropolitan University

Manchester Metropolitan University

Manchester Metropolitan University

  • University League Table

    56th

  • Campus address

    Manchester Metropolitan University, Ormond Building, Lower Ormond Street, Manchester, Lancashire, M15 6BX, United Kingdom

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The university welcomes a diverse international student population of more than 5,000 international students from over 120 countries.
Each year, it offers a range of welcome events to help new students settle into university, explore the city, and prepare for their academic studies.
Study in the centre of the global city of Manchester, on a campus with world-class learning spaces, a lively Students’ Union and fantastic social hubs.

Subject rankings

  • Subject ranking

    Accounting & Finance

    49th out of 103 3

    60th out of 122 5

  • Entry standards

    / Max 227
    128 56%

    38th

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    52.0 52%

    83rd

    7

  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 4
    3.19 80%

    39th

    19

  • Entry standards

    / Max 221
    125 56%

    56th

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    68.0 68%

    71st

    8

  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 4
    3.17 79%

    28th

    11

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