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Build on your existing skills gained through a diploma, or equivalent, in an area related to banking, finance, or business. Study subjects such as financial markets and international banking. Graduate with a wealth of experience to advance your career.
This BA (Hons) Banking and Finance (Top-Up) 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 course that's 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'll 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 ongoing assessments for feedback and consolidating your learning. Assessment methods include written coursework, projects, presentations, and exams.
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The typical entry requirement is the successful completion of an HND or its equivalent as follows:
If English isn't your first language, please see our English language requirements.
The annual, full-time fee for this course is:
*Undergraduate fees are set according to rules from Government in line with forecast inflation. The fee for your first year of study for 2025/26 will be £9,535. You will pay tuition fees for every year of study. Fees may increase every year based on the Retail Price Index.
Read more about EU fees and funding in our Help and Advice article.
Take a look at the scholarships and bursaries that may be available to you.
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 banking and finance top-up 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'll 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.
You'll have access to careers and employability support which is available to current students and graduates for up to three years after completion of your course. It provides you with a comprehensive range of help and career resources for employability development, such as Career EDGE.