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Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)

Banking and Investment Finance with Foundation Year

Middlesex University

(3.5)
44 reviews

Entry requirements

Here's what you will need to get a place on the Banking and Investment Finance with Foundation Year course at Middlesex University.

Select a qualification to see required grades

UCAS Tariff

40

Tuition fees

LocationFees
England£5,760 per year
Scotland£5,760 per year
Wales£5,760 per year
Northern Ireland£5,760 per year

Course summary

What this course is about

UCAS code: N326

Here's what Middlesex University says about its Banking and Investment Finance with Foundation Year course.

Course Summary The Banking and Investment Finance with Foundation Year BSc Honours at Middlesex University is designed for students who are passionate about entering the financial sector but need additional support to meet the entry requirements of the full degree. The foundation year provides an excellent introduction to key concepts in banking, finance, and economics, while equipping you with essential academic skills. By the end of the year, you'll be ready to progress confidently onto the full degree and pursue your aspirations in this dynamic and global industry.

Why Study This Course at Middlesex? Middlesex University offers an unparalleled environment for aspiring finance professionals. Studying in London, one of the world’s foremost financial hubs, you’ll gain insights and opportunities that only this city can provide. Our foundation year is carefully designed to help you transition smoothly into university-level study, with dedicated support from experienced academics.

Our state-of-the-art Financial Markets Lab, featuring Bloomberg and DataStream software, ensures that you’re introduced to industry-standard tools early in your studies. Middlesex’s Accounting and Finance department has also received global recognition, including the CIMA Global Silver Award for Employability, showcasing our strong links with the financial sector and commitment to preparing students for future success.

What You Will Gain During the foundation year, you’ll build a strong academic foundation by developing critical thinking, analytical, and communication skills. The tailored curriculum introduces you to the basics of finance, banking, and business, preparing you for more advanced topics in the full degree.

This course also emphasises real-world applications, enabling you to connect theoretical knowledge with practical scenarios. Upon progressing to the full degree, you’ll have the opportunity to deepen your understanding of trading, investment management, and emerging technologies such as FinTech. By graduation, you’ll be equipped with the skills, confidence, and experience to thrive in a competitive and fast-paced industry.

Modules For more details about this programme, please visit the course page: https://www.mdx.ac.uk/courses/undergraduate/foundation-year-in-accounting/

Source: Middlesex University

Course details

There are a few options in how you might study Banking and Investment Finance with Foundation Year at Middlesex University.

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Qualification

Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)

Department

Accounting and Finance

Location

Hendon Campus | London

Duration

4 Years

Study mode

Full-time

Subjects

• Banking

• Investment

Start date

September 2026

Application deadline

14 January 2026

Middlesex University student reviews

(3.5)
Based on 44 reviews from Middlesex University's students and alumni
5 star
16%
4 star
37%
3 star
28%
2 star
14%
1 star
5%
All reviews

Showing 50 reviews

3rd year

Biomedical sciences

The student union took feedback seriously and campaigned for change

(5)

2 months ago

3rd year

Biomedical sciences

I was very busy working as an SLA and having another part time job on the side. They recently changed how many modules there are, some of them were merged to create one longer module and it takes a lot of time to catch-up as there’s only 6 hours of contact

(3)

2 months ago

3rd year

Biomedical sciences

The university started a £2 meal after people complained that the food costs were too high, they have a variety of low cost places nearby and every day there’s a vegan option and a halal meat option for the £2 meal

2 months ago

3rd year

Biomedical sciences

There was quite a lot of support available with the SLA team but that has recently been cut. The SLA team helped answer questions and helped look over assessments and give you feedback

(4)

2 months ago

3rd year

Biomedical sciences

They have a microbiology lab and a cancer lab with samples. You are taught about the microbiology lab in the first year and get to culture bacteria in second year to prepare you to choose what lab based dissertation you want to do

2 months ago

3rd year

Biomedical sciences

The course has many different subject that are taught 2 at a time for each semester. They have labs and assignments throughout the semester but not as much face-to-face contact with the lecturer only 6 hours per week

(4)

2 months ago

National Student Survey (NSS) scores at Middlesex 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 Middlesex University students who took the Banking and Investment Finance with Foundation Year course - or another course in the same subject area.

Finance

Select an option to see a detailed breakdown

How often does your course challenge you to achieve your best work?

80%

low

How good are teaching staff at explaining things?

95%

med

How often do teaching staff make the subject engaging?

79%

med

How often is the course intellectually stimulating?

79%

low

To what extent have you had the chance to bring together information and ideas from different topics?

75%

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?

81%

low

To what extent have you had the chance to explore ideas and concepts in depth?

75%

low

To what extent does your course have the right balance of directed and independent study?

75%

low

How well have assessments allowed you to demonstrate what you have learned?

87%

med

How fair has the marking and assessment been on your course?

82%

med

How often does feedback help you to improve your work?

86%

high

How often have you received assessment feedback on time?

84%

med

How clear were the marking criteria used to assess your work?

87%

high

How easy was it to contact teaching staff when you needed to?

87%

med

How well have teaching staff supported your learning?

85%

low

How well were any changes to teaching on your course communicated?

84%

med

How well organised is your course?

80%

low

How well have the IT resources and facilities supported your learning?

82%

low

How well have the library resources (e.g., books, online services and learning spaces) supported your learning?

93%

med

How easy is it to access subject specific resources (e.g., equipment, facilities, software) when you need them?

87%

med

How clear is it that students' feedback on the course is acted on?

78%

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?

79%

med

How well does the students' union (association or guild) represent students' academic interests?

77%

med

During your studies, how free did you feel to express your ideas, opinions, and beliefs?

86%

med

How well communicated was information about your university/college's mental wellbeing support services?

79%

low

Student information

The Banking and Investment Finance with Foundation Year course at Middlesex 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.

Banking
Finance
Mode of study
Full-time95%Part-time5%
Gender ratio
Female40%Male60%
Where students come from
International32%UK68%
Student performance
2:1 or above70%
Number of students600
Most popular A-levels studied
SubjectGrade
MathematicsD
EconomicsD
Business StudiesC
ChemistryE
PsychologyE
Mode of study
Full-time97%Part-time3%
Gender ratio
Female48%Male52%
Where students come from
International17%UK83%
Number of students65
Most popular A-levels studied
SubjectGrade
MathematicsE
BiologyD
ChemistryE
EconomicsC
LawU
Source: HESA

Graduate prospects

What graduates do next

Facts and figures about Middlesex University graduates who took Banking and Investment Finance with Foundation Year - or another course in the same subject area.

Business and management

Graduate statistics

46%

In a job where degree was essential or beneficial

80%

In work, study or other activity

60%

Say it fits with future plans

40%

Are utilising studies

Top job areas

20%

Artistic, literary and media occupations

10%

Finance Professionals

5%

Process, plant and machine operatives

5%

Science, engineering and technology associate professionals

Graduate statistics percentages are determined 15 months after a student graduates

Earnings after graduation

Earnings from Middlesex University graduates who took Banking and Investment Finance with Foundation Year - or another course in the same subject area.

Business and management

Earnings

£24.5k

First year after graduation

£27.4k

Third year after graduation

£30.2k

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 Investment Finance with Foundation Year.

Source: LEO

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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