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

Financial Services (Top Up)

Middlesex University

(3.5)
44 reviews

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Course summary

What this course is about

UCAS code: N304

Here's what Middlesex University says about its Financial Services (Top Up) course.

Why study Financial services (Top-up) BSc with us? This course gives you the essential knowledge and skills to excel in the financial services industry. Designed to build on your existing experience, it prepares you for roles in banking, investment management, insurance, building societies, and a wide range of other financial institutions. You’ll explore the latest global trends and challenges while developing the practical skills employers are looking for. With exclusive access to our state-of-the-art Financial Markets Lab, you'll be trained to use industry-leading tools like the Bloomberg Terminal, DataStream, and Eikon financial databases. Through hands-on learning and the opportunity to earn Bloomberg credentials, you’ll gain real-world expertise in financial data analysis and modelling, giving you a competitive edge in today’s fast-moving financial services market.

What will you learn? Throughout the course, you'll gain knowledge of domestic and international markets. You'll explore financial instruments, institutional operations, asset and risk management strategies and analyse international financial regulation. You'll build critical skills sought after in the financial services sector, including analytical thinking, numerical aptitude and proficiency in information technology. You'll also learn how to apply quantitative techniques across a range of financial areas and gain proficiency in software like Excel, Minitab and STATA. You'll examine how regulatory frameworks and market forces shape financial services marketing. By working with real-life scenarios, you'll learn to create effective marketing strategies and develop practical solutions in the complex financial landscape.

How do we support your career development? We prioritise your success by offering a personalised approach to education. You'll have a dedicated Personal Tutor related to your course to guide you throughout your undergraduate journey. If you require assistance with academic writing, numeracy, or library skills, we provide the necessary support. Our Student Learning and Graduate Academic Assistants, who have studied your subject, can share their experiences and support you in your academic endeavours. We also run a comprehensive series of weekly employability and skills sessions, which have been recognised as excellent by one of our professional bodies and we have been awarded a CIMA Employability Global Silver Excellence award. With a strong foundation in finance, coupled with practical learning and hands-on experience using finance software, this course prepares you to excel in various roles in the finance industry, including prestigious international banks and institutions like HSBC and Deloitte.

Modules For more details about this programme, please visit the course page: https://www.mdx.ac.uk/courses/undergraduate/financial-services-top-up-bsc-honours/

Source: Middlesex University

Course details

There are a few options in how you might study Financial Services (Top Up) at Middlesex University.

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Qualification

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

Department

Business

Location

Hendon Campus | London

Duration

1 Years

Study mode

Full-time

Subjects

• Finance

Start date

September 2026

Application deadline

14 January 2026

Tuition fees

LocationFees
England£9,535 per year
Scotland£9,535 per year
Wales£9,535 per year
Northern Ireland£9,535 per year
Channel Islands£9,535 per year
Republic of Ireland£9,535 per year
EU£16,600 per year
International£16,600 per year

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%
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3rd year

Biomedical sciences

2 months ago

The student union took feedback seriously and campaigned for change

(5)
Student Union

3rd year

Biomedical sciences

2 months ago

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)
University life

3rd year

Biomedical sciences

2 months ago

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

Finance

3rd year

Biomedical sciences

2 months ago

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)
Support

3rd year

Biomedical sciences

2 months ago

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

Facilities

3rd year

Biomedical sciences

2 months ago

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)
Course

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 Financial Services (Top Up) 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

See who's studying at Middlesex University. These students are taking Financial Services (Top Up) or another course from the same subject area.

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
Source: HESA

Graduate prospects

What graduates do next

Facts and figures about Middlesex University graduates who took Financial Services (Top Up) - 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 Financial Services (Top Up) - 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 Financial Services (Top Up).

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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