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Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)
Banking with Financial Technology (with Foundation Year)
Bangor University
Entry requirements
Here's what you will need to get a place on the Banking with Financial Technology (with Foundation Year) course at Bangor University.
Select a qualification to see required grades
A level
Including: AS-levels, General Studies
Most popular A-levels studied
The Banking with Financial Technology (with Foundation Year) course at Bangor University features content from more than one subject area. Choose an option below to find out about the students taking courses in each of those subject areas at this uni.
| Subject | Grade |
|---|---|
| Psychology | D |
| Business Studies | B |
| Ancient History | U |
| Economics | C |
| English Language and Literature | B |
| Subject | Grade |
|---|---|
| Psychology | D |
| Business Studies | A |
| Biology | B |
| Geography | B |
| Mathematics | B |
Course summary
What this course is about
UCAS code: N32F
Here's what Bangor University says about its Banking with Financial Technology (with Foundation Year) course.
The Banking with Financial Technology (with Foundation Year) is a four-year course with an integrated foundation year which leads to the same qualification as our three-year honours degree. It has been specifically designed for those wanting to undertake degree-level study but who may not meet the entry requirements or have traditional qualifications.
The Foundation Year (Year 0) offers you the chance to expand and strengthen your confidence, skills and knowledge – ensuring that you are well-prepared and qualified to progress into Year 1 of the Banking with Financial Technology degree programme.
A degree in Banking with Financial Technology focuses on developing strong analytical, statistical, programming and coding skills, with an in-depth, real-world understanding of financial institutions and the economics that underlies them.
Our Banking with Financial Technology (FinTech) BSc degree offers the opportunity to learn what is happening in the wider world, and the impact of the global financial system on individuals, organisations, markets, the wider economy and environment. You can explore fintech innovations like high frequency trading or cryptocurrency and develop skills using industry-standard financial tools.
‘Placement Year’ and 'International Experience Year’ options are available for this course. You will have the opportunity to fully consider these options when you have started your course at Bangor and can make an application for a transfer onto such a pathway at the appropriate time. You can find more information about these options on our website and if you have any questions, please get in touch.
Source: Bangor University
Course details
Qualification
Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)
Department
Bangor Business School
Location
Main Site | Bangor
Duration
4 Years
Study mode
Full-time
Subjects
• Business studies
• Management studies
Start date
21 September 2026
Application deadline
14 January 2026
Tuition fees
| Location | Fees |
|---|---|
| England | £9,535 per year (provisional) |
| Scotland | £9,535 per year (provisional) |
| Wales | £9,535 per year (provisional) |
| Northern Ireland | £9,535 per year (provisional) |
| Channel Islands | £9,535 per year (provisional) |
| Republic of Ireland | £9,535 per year (provisional) |
Bangor University student reviews
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Two stars: Could be better
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Three stars: Good
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Three stars: Good
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Four stars: Great
National Student Survey (NSS) scores at Bangor University
The NSS is an annual survey where final-year students are asked to rate different aspects of their course and university experience.
Here you can see ratings from Bangor University students who took the Banking with Financial Technology (with Foundation Year) course - or another course in the same subject area.
Select an option to see a detailed breakdown
Teaching on my course
83%
med
Teaching on my course
83%
med
How often does your course challenge you to achieve your best work?
79%
low
How good are teaching staff at explaining things?
98%
high
How often do teaching staff make the subject engaging?
74%
low
How often is the course intellectually stimulating?
82%
med
Learning opportunities
87%
med
Learning opportunities
87%
med
To what extent have you had the chance to bring together information and ideas from different topics?
84%
med
How well does your course introduce subjects and skills in a way that builds on what you have already learned?
83%
low
How well has your course developed your knowledge and skills that you think you will need for your future?
90%
med
To what extent have you had the chance to explore ideas and concepts in depth?
89%
med
To what extent does your course have the right balance of directed and independent study?
89%
med
Assessment and feedback
80%
med
Assessment and feedback
80%
med
How well have assessments allowed you to demonstrate what you have learned?
88%
med
How fair has the marking and assessment been on your course?
89%
med
How often does feedback help you to improve your work?
71%
low
How often have you received assessment feedback on time?
72%
low
How clear were the marking criteria used to assess your work?
78%
med
Academic support
97%
high
Academic support
97%
high
How easy was it to contact teaching staff when you needed to?
98%
high
How well have teaching staff supported your learning?
95%
high
Organisation and management
77%
low
Organisation and management
77%
low
How well were any changes to teaching on your course communicated?
75%
low
How well organised is your course?
81%
med
Learning resources
83%
low
Learning resources
83%
low
How well have the IT resources and facilities supported your learning?
86%
med
How well have the library resources (e.g., books, online services and learning spaces) supported your learning?
80%
low
How easy is it to access subject specific resources (e.g., equipment, facilities, software) when you need them?
84%
low
Student voice
77%
med
Student voice
77%
med
How clear is it that students' feedback on the course is acted on?
65%
med
To what extent do you get the right opportunities to give feedback on your course?
83%
med
To what extent are students' opinions about the course valued by staff?
82%
med
How well does the students' union (association or guild) represent students' academic interests?
72%
low
Other NSS questions
Other NSS questions
Overall, I am satisfied with the quality of the course.
91%
high
How well communicated was information about your university/college's mental wellbeing support services?
88%
med
Student information
The Banking with Financial Technology (with Foundation Year) course at Bangor University features content from more than one subject area. Choose an option below to find out about the students taking courses in each of those subject areas at this uni.
Graduate prospects
What graduates do next
Facts and figures about Bangor University graduates who took Banking with Financial Technology (with Foundation Year) - or another course in the same subject area.
Graduate statistics
45%
In a job where degree was essential or beneficial
100%
In work, study or other activity
65%
Say it fits with future plans
70%
Are utilising studies
Top job areas
20%
Business and public service associate professionals
15%
Finance Professionals
10%
Administrative occupations
10%
Customer service occupations
Graduate statistics percentages are determined 15 months after a student graduates
Earnings after graduation
Earnings from Bangor University graduates who took Banking with Financial Technology (with Foundation Year) - or another course in the same subject area.
Earnings
£21.9k
First year after graduation
£24.8k
Third year after graduation
£28.1k
Fifth year after graduation
Shown here are the median earnings of graduates at one, three and five years after they completed a course related to Banking with Financial Technology (with Foundation Year).
Note: this data only looks at employees (and not those who are self-employed or also studying) and covers a broad sample of graduates and the various paths they've taken, which might not always be a direct result of their degree
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