BA Hons Banking and Finance (Top up)

Why choose this course?

  • The current global financial and economic crisis has put globalisation and banking and finance in the foreground of business studies making this course extremely relevant to today's competitive job market.
  • The course has been intuitively designed to combine modules in international economics and banking, financial accounting, management accounting and financial risk management. The content of the curriculum will therefore empower you to adapt to the changing pattern of employment opportunities available.
  • You will have opportunity to network with London City experts and share experience with many other international students.
  • The course has an international flavour to the curriculum, and is aimed at providing you with the knowledge, capability, and skills to you to pursue graduate employment opportunities across the globe.
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Start date: September and January

Course length: full time: one year, you can also study this course part time.

Campus: Kedleston Road site, Derby Campus

This course is available to international students

About this course

The BA Hons in Banking and Finance Top Up builds upon previously acquired business knowledge and skills and focuses on the complexity of the global economic environment of banking and finance practices.

By studying this program you will:

  • Gain practical skills and knowledge, which will make them employable in international and finance related companies, as well as general business.
  • Have the ability to demonstrate a deep understanding of the workings of financial markets and institutions
  • Develop a well informed international financial background and understanding of current international financial events.
  • Train in a range of departments in international financial companies, including investment, insurance, and banking as well as in the financial departments of corporations.

Entry requirements

You need to have an HND or foundation degree in a relevant subject. 

When you apply, please send us a transcript of the modules you've already studied so that we can make sure that your HND or foundation degree is compatible with the top up programme.

How to apply

Fees and finance

Please contact us for details of the fees for this course.

Careers and employability

  • The demand for graduates in the financial and banking sectors is considerable, and graduates could enter the sector gaining employment at home or internationally.
  • The practical skills and knowledge obtained from the course will ensure graduates are employable in international and finance related companies, as well as general business.
  • The course also provides another point of entry to the MSc programmes available at the University of Derby including MSc International Business and Finance, and MSc International Business. Graduates from the University can enjoy 10% alumni discount when progressing onto a masters programme.

Contact details

Course enquiries

Course leader: Eugene Michaels
Contact name: Karen Shelton
T: 01332 591466

If you are a UK or EU student, contact us

T: +44 (0)1332 591167
F: +44 (0)1332 597724
E: askadmissions@derby.ac.uk

Submit an UK or EU enquiry here

If you are an international student, contact us

T: +44 (0)1332 597235
E: bclinternational@derby.ac.uk

Submit an international enquiry here

Where will I study?

Kedleston Road site, Derby Campus


Programme Specification

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