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Entry requirements
Here's what you will need to get a place on the Banking and Finance course at Bristol, UWE.
Select a qualification to see required grades
A level
No specific subjects required. Points from A-Level General Studies and AS-Level subjects (not taken onto full A-Level) can be included towards overall tariff. You must have a minimum of two A-Levels.
Most popular A-levels studied
See who's studying at Bristol, UWE. These students are taking Banking and Finance or another course from the same subject area.
| Subject | Grade |
|---|---|
| Business Studies | B |
| Economics | C |
| Geography | B |
| History | B |
| Mathematics | A |
Course summary
What this course is about
UCAS code: N300
Here's what Bristol, UWE says about its Banking and Finance course.
BSc(Hons) Banking and Finance is for you if you’re keen to develop the specialised knowledge, technical expertise, and critical thinking you need to succeed in the dynamic finance industry.
Focus on key topics including financial institutions and markets, quantitative methods, financial instruments, corporate finance, investment management, financial analysis, economics, and banking practices.
We start preparing you for your career from day one. Learn how to apply theory to practice through real-world scenarios including case studies, live briefs, and projects, replicating the professional experiences in banking and finance. This offers you hands-on experience, developing your analytical mindset and creative problem-solving skills.
Benefit from our close links with industry partners who provide guest lectures, immersion days, and valuable networking opportunities.
We’ll develop your digital skills using tools just like industry professionals for tasks such as data analysis, computer programming, collaboration, and communication.
You’ll leave us as a well-rounded graduate ready to thrive in this fast-paced and competitive industry. You may choose to work as portfolio manager, in retail and corporate banking, insurance, wealth management, investment analysis, financial planning and analysis, accountancy, risk management, and advisory roles in national and international financial institutions.
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Course details
There are a few options in how you might study Banking and Finance at Bristol, UWE.
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2 course options available.
Qualification
Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)
Department
Bristol Business School
Location
Frenchay Campus | Bristol
Duration
3 Years
Study mode
Full-time
Subjects
• Banking
Start date
14 September 2026
Application deadline
14 January 2026
Bristol, UWE student reviews
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3rd year
Architecture
4 months ago
Anything is useless indeed in this university!
3rd year
Architecture
4 months ago
Awful, step away from this university and choose any other university.
3rd year
Architecture
4 months ago
They took my money for nothing, they don’t help or support students by any means! They help you poorly as if you’re begging from them!!!! As if you’re not paying for studying!!
3rd year
Architecture
4 months ago
It’s a shame to call this an educational institution for students.
3rd year
Architecture
4 months ago
This university is a disgrace. Instead of dealing with it properly, UWE turned on me. They accused me of making up the story during Stage One of the complaint process, and Stage Two has been dragged out endlessly without any resolution. Worse, I was treated badly after speaking up. I faced retalia...
3rd year
Architecture
4 months ago
This university is a disgrace. Instead of dealing with it properly, UWE turned on me. They accused me of making up the story during Stage One of the complaint process, and Stage Two has been dragged out endlessly without any resolution. Worse, I was treated badly after speaking up. I faced retalia...
National Student Survey (NSS) scores at Bristol, UWE
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 Bristol, UWE students who took the Banking and Finance course - or another course in the same subject area.
Select an option to see a detailed breakdown
Teaching on my course
72%
low
Teaching on my course
72%
low
How often does your course challenge you to achieve your best work?
82%
low
How good are teaching staff at explaining things?
77%
low
How often do teaching staff make the subject engaging?
68%
low
How often is the course intellectually stimulating?
59%
low
Learning opportunities
72%
low
Learning opportunities
72%
low
To what extent have you had the chance to bring together information and ideas from different topics?
68%
low
How well does your course introduce subjects and skills in a way that builds on what you have already learned?
86%
med
How well has your course developed your knowledge and skills that you think you will need for your future?
64%
low
To what extent have you had the chance to explore ideas and concepts in depth?
64%
low
To what extent does your course have the right balance of directed and independent study?
77%
med
Assessment and feedback
73%
low
Assessment and feedback
73%
low
How well have assessments allowed you to demonstrate what you have learned?
86%
med
How fair has the marking and assessment been on your course?
82%
low
How often does feedback help you to improve your work?
59%
low
How often have you received assessment feedback on time?
59%
low
How clear were the marking criteria used to assess your work?
82%
med
Academic support
84%
low
Academic support
84%
low
How easy was it to contact teaching staff when you needed to?
91%
med
How well have teaching staff supported your learning?
77%
low
Organisation and management
66%
low
Organisation and management
66%
low
How well were any changes to teaching on your course communicated?
76%
low
How well organised is your course?
59%
low
Learning resources
83%
low
Learning resources
83%
low
How well have the IT resources and facilities supported your learning?
76%
low
How well have the library resources (e.g., books, online services and learning spaces) supported your learning?
84%
low
How easy is it to access subject specific resources (e.g., equipment, facilities, software) when you need them?
86%
med
Student voice
64%
low
Student voice
64%
low
How clear is it that students' feedback on the course is acted on?
55%
low
To what extent do you get the right opportunities to give feedback on your course?
68%
low
To what extent are students' opinions about the course valued by staff?
71%
low
How well does the students' union (association or guild) represent students' academic interests?
39%
low
Other NSS questions
Other NSS questions
During your studies, how free did you feel to express your ideas, opinions, and beliefs?
90%
med
How well communicated was information about your university/college's mental wellbeing support services?
80%
med
Student information
See who's studying at Bristol, UWE. These students are taking Banking and Finance or another course from the same subject area.
Graduate prospects
What graduates do next
Facts and figures about Bristol, UWE graduates who took Banking and Finance - or another course in the same subject area.
Graduate statistics
70%
Say it fits with future plans
60%
Are utilising studies
Graduate statistics percentages are determined 15 months after a student graduates
Earnings after graduation
Earnings from Bristol, UWE graduates who took Banking and Finance - or another course in the same subject area.
Earnings
£25.2k
First year after graduation
£29.9k
Third year after graduation
£35.8k
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 and Finance.
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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