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BSc - Banking and Finance: External Programme of University of London


Course Description

  • A degree with an international flavour set within a strong social science framework.
     
  • Provides a thorough understanding of the ways in which financial intermediaries and institutions operate, and the structure and functioning of financial markets.
     
  • Develops critical skills for a wide range of real world professional situations
     
  • An excellent preparation for a career in accountancy, consulting, commercial or investment banking, trading and sales or risk manageme

Structure and syllabuses

Year 1

  • • Introduction to Economics
    • Statistics 1 & Mathematics 1
    • Elements of Accounting & Finance
    • Principles of Banking

Year 2

• Introduction to Sociology
• Corporate Finance
• Auditing
• Banking Operations & Risk Analysis

Year 3

• International Financial Markets
• Monetary Economics
• Financial Management
• Marketing

Entry Requirements

In order to satisfy the entrance requirements for the BSc Banking and Finance, applicants must be at least 17 years of age at the time of registration and must demonstrate that you have reached a level of competence in Mathematics at least equivalent to a pass at GCSE/GCE O Level, at not less than grade C, in a mathematical subject. Applicants should also hold passes in either:

  • two subjects at GCEA Level + at least three further subjects at GCSE or GCE O Level (at not less than grade C or a pass if taken prior to 1975) or

  • three subjects at GCE A Level + one further subject at GCSE or GCE O Level (at not less than grade C) or

  • two subjects at GCE A Level + two further subjects at AS Level.

    Note: Applicants with other qualifications not listed above and/or suitable work experience will be considered by the University on an individual basis. There are many other acceptable qualifications, both from the UK and overseas, which the University accepts instead of British O and A Levels.

How to Apply:

While you apply to WECL for full-time course, simultaneously complete an online application form for the University of London External programme by clicking http://www.londonexternal.ac.uk/how_to_apply/apply_online.shtml or alternatively send it to the University directly with the required documentary evidence, application handling fee and fee slip. You may apply to the University of London at any time of the year from 1 January to 17 September (if you live outside the European Union) and up to 17 October (if you live inside the EU). The earlier in the year that you apply, the sooner the University of London will be able to process your application and give you a decision about your eligibility.

University will acknowledge your application and will send you confirmation. .Same time we will send you an offer letter and you may register and begin studying.

If you are not eligible we will tell you what to do to become eligible.

When to Apply:

You can submit your application at any time of the year in University of London. However, if you intend to take your first examination(s) next year, you are strongly advised to apply as early as possible
 

Awarding Body: University of London

Timetable: This course is undertaken full-time

Course Intake: January, April, June & September

Course Fees: £2500 P/A


Duration: Lasts between three and eight years (minimum two years on the Graduate Entry Route)

For further information on the BSc Banking and Finance course please click here to visit the University of London website.

Note: this page is intended for use by prospective students as a guide. Not all units will necessarily be available in every year.
You should visit the college and the UOL websites for up-to-date information. Registering as an external student with UOL and for the examination is entirely separate from enrolment on WECL courses. Students must seek and obtain certificates of eligibility from the University of London before applying at WECL and pay their UOL fees for admission, exemption, registration,examination and continuing registration directly to the University.

Please note that once a student signs up for this course to undertake tuition at the College, the fees paid will not be refunded except in the event of student visa refusal.


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