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

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.

Fees and finance

If you completed your foundation degree, DipHE, CertHE or HND in the 2011/12 academic year

You'll pay fees and receive funding under the existing fees system rather than the new 2012 system. You must continue studying in the same way ie if you were studying full time you must take this course as a full time course.

UK/EU students

Full time: £3,465 (in total)

International students

Full time: £9,700 (in total)

If you completed your course in the 2010/11 academic year or earlier

You'll pay 2012/13 fees and receive the new student financial support.

This is a classroom based course.

UK/EU students

Full time: £6,995 (each year)

International students

Full time: £9,700 (each year)

*These fees apply if you're starting this course between September 2012 and August 2013. We recommend you check fee details with us though, as they can change. Costs can increase each year.

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.

Where will I study?

Kedleston Road site, Derby Campus

Contact details

General enquiries about admissions and applications, UK and overseas

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

‌Course enquiries

Course leader: Eugene Michaels

Contact name: Karen Shelton

Contact phone: 01332 591466