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Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)
Banking and Finance (Top Up)
Bristol, UWE
Entry requirements
Here's what you will need to get a place on the Banking and Finance (Top Up) course at Bristol, UWE.
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UCAS Tariff
Course summary
What this course is about
UCAS code: N310
Here's what Bristol, UWE says about its Banking and Finance (Top Up) course.
The UK has one of the largest and most competitive financial sectors in the world, offering diverse career opportunities, attractive salaries and scope to work overseas.
BA(Hons) Banking and Finance (Top-up) will equip you with a unique critical understanding of today's global economic system, exploring contemporary issues and allowing you to develop an in depth project in the field, alongside specialist modules in subjects such as investment and international finance . On successful completion you will be awarded a full BA(Hons) degree.
Guest speakers and recent case studies give you access to real business environments and give you a competitive edge in the job market. Our modern facilities including the Bloomberg Trading Suite, will give you real-world insight and unrivalled practical experience.
Our emphasis on skills development and employability gives you a competitive edge in the jobs market. You could go on to become a successful banker, accountant, or financial planner and analyst.
Our graduates have roles with Lloyds Banking Group, HSBC, investment banks (for example, Arbuthnot Latham), GE Asset Management and Handelsbanken.
Course details
Qualification
Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)
Department
Bristol Business School
Location
Frenchay Campus | Bristol
Duration
1 Years
Study mode
Full-time
Subjects
• Banking
Start date
September 15, 2025
Application deadline
January 29, 2025
Bristol, UWE reviews
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National Student Survey (NSS) scores
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 (Top Up) 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?
69%
low
How good are teaching staff at explaining things?
81%
low
How often do teaching staff make the subject engaging?
58%
low
How often is the course intellectually stimulating?
81%
med
Learning opportunities
69%
low
Learning opportunities
69%
low
To what extent have you had the chance to bring together information and ideas from different topics?
62%
low
How well does your course introduce subjects and skills in a way that builds on what you have already learned?
65%
low
How well has your course developed your knowledge and skills that you think you will need for your future?
65%
low
To what extent have you had the chance to explore ideas and concepts in depth?
85%
med
To what extent does your course have the right balance of directed and independent study?
69%
low
Assessment and feedback
56%
low
Assessment and feedback
56%
low
How well have assessments allowed you to demonstrate what you have learned?
62%
low
How fair has the marking and assessment been on your course?
81%
med
How often does feedback help you to improve your work?
31%
low
How often have you received assessment feedback on time?
54%
low
How clear were the marking criteria used to assess your work?
54%
low
Academic support
73%
low
Academic support
73%
low
How easy was it to contact teaching staff when you needed to?
81%
low
How well have teaching staff supported your learning?
65%
low
Organisation and management
56%
low
Organisation and management
56%
low
How well were any changes to teaching on your course communicated?
60%
low
How well organised is your course?
54%
low
Learning resources
83%
low
Learning resources
83%
low
How well have the IT resources and facilities supported your learning?
85%
med
How well have the library resources (e.g., books, online services and learning spaces) supported your learning?
85%
med
How easy is it to access subject specific resources (e.g., equipment, facilities, software) when you need them?
81%
low
Student voice
50%
low
Student voice
50%
low
How clear is it that students' feedback on the course is acted on?
36%
low
To what extent do you get the right opportunities to give feedback on your course?
54%
low
To what extent are students' opinions about the course valued by staff?
56%
low
How well does the students' union (association or guild) represent students' academic interests?
57%
low
Other NSS questions
Other NSS questions
During your studies, how free did you feel to express your ideas, opinions, and beliefs?
77%
low
How well communicated was information about your university/college's mental wellbeing support services?
71%
low
Student information
See who's studying at Bristol, UWE. These students are taking Banking and Finance (Top Up) or another course from the same subject area.
| Most popular A-levels studied | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Subject | Grade | |||||
| Mathematics | C | |||||
| Business Studies | C | |||||
| Economics | B | |||||
| Geography | C | |||||
| Biology | B | |||||
Graduate prospects
What graduates do next
Facts and figures about Bristol, UWE graduates who took Banking and Finance (Top Up) - or another course in the same subject area.
Graduate statistics
65%
In a job where degree was essential or beneficial
91%
In work, study or other activity
70%
Say it fits with future plans
60%
Are utilising studies
Top job areas
33%
Business and public service associate professionals
18%
Administrative occupations
10%
Finance Professionals
8%
Managers, directors and senior officials
Graduate statistics percentages are determined 15 months after a student graduates
Earnings after graduation
Earnings from Bristol, UWE graduates who took Banking and Finance (Top Up) - or another course in the same subject area.
Earnings
£21.9k
First year after graduation
£29.2k
Third year after graduation
£33.2k
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 (Top Up).
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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