Course overview
Develop career-focused expertise at a central London university campus.
Study global banking, financial markets, risk, international finance, responsible management, business decision-making and research.
Course overview
Develop the financial analysis and strategic awareness to understand banking institutions, markets, risk and responsible decisions across international contexts.
Entry points and duration
Published duration: 1–2 years, depending on entry point. Entry stage depends on prior qualifications and the chosen route.
Study pattern
Full-time teaching is normally scheduled between 9:00am and 5:30pm, with students typically on campus 2–3 days a week.
Curriculum
Review the published modules for each available entry stage.
02Year 2 entry
Level 5
Year 2 entry
Level 5
- Academic Skills and Employability
- Strategic Frameworks and Cultural Contexts in International Management
- Financial Markets and Institutions
- Management Research and Analysis
- Decision Making in the Financial Environment
- International Finance, Trade, and the Banking Sector
- Academic Language Skills for Northumbria London Campus (0 credits – optional)
03Year 3 direct entry
Level 6
Year 3 direct entry
Level 6
- Career Development and Research Informed Learning
- Contemporary Business Enquiry
- Academic Language Skills for Northumbria London Campus (0 credits – optional)
- Responsible Strategy
- Risk in Financial Institutions I
- Risk in Financial Services II
- International Finance and Responsible Management
03Capstone options
Level 6
Capstone options
Level 6
- Undergraduate Consultancy Project (40 credits, optional)
- Dissertation (40 credits, optional)
- Management Enquiry (40 credits, optional)
Module availability and content may change as part of the provider’s ongoing academic review.
Assessment
Practical ways to show what you know.
Assessment is applied and can include reports, case studies, presentations, research projects, portfolio work and consultancy-based assignments.
Teaching combines lectures, seminars, workshops, group activity and independent study, supported by academic and employability development.
Final-stage study includes an enquiry, dissertation or consultancy-style capstone together with specialist strategic modules.
Entry requirements
Your route onto the course.
Academic entry
- Direct entry to Year 2 normally requires a relevant Level 4 qualification.
- Direct entry to Year 3 normally requires a relevant HND, Foundation Degree, DipHE or equivalent Level 5 qualification.
- Relevant qualifications, prior study and professional experience are considered individually.
English language
- IELTS 5.5 with no individual element below 5.5, or an accepted equivalent, is the published minimum for applicable entry routes.
International and non-standard entry
Equivalent international qualifications are considered against current country-specific requirements. Applicants with relevant professional experience but without standard qualifications may be considered individually where the course permits.
Application documents
- Completed application form.
- Qualification certificates and transcripts, with certified translations where required.
- Evidence of English-language ability where applicable.
- Personal statement and details of relevant study or professional experience.
Fees & funding
Understand the full cost.
Fees and entry-point charges should be reconfirmed for the selected intake before enrolment.
Tuition does not normally include optional books, stationery, printing, accommodation, living costs or travel.
Funding your study
Eligible UK students may be able to access undergraduate student finance, subject to the course route and personal circumstances.
What you’ll achieve
Skills for ideas that move forward.
Analyse banking institutions, markets, financial decisions and risk.
Apply responsible international-finance principles to research and strategic recommendations.
Career opportunities
Where this course can take you.
Career outcomes depend on your experience, further training and the requirements of each role.
Potential career directions
- Banking analyst
- Financial analyst
- Risk analyst
- Investment associate
- Treasury assistant
- Financial-services consultant
Frequently asked questions
Course questions.
Where is the course taught?
The course is taught at the London Campus.
When can I start?
Published start months are September.
Who awards the qualification?
The awarding university is Northumbria University.