Banking with Financial Technology (Fintech) Undergraduate - 2023 Entry

Financial Technology (Fintech) is a rapidly growing sector, with an increased number of businesses adopting technologies to improve and/or automate financial services. We see the development of financial technologies daily from using your phone as a payment mechanism to apps that allow real time transactions. Graduates with Fintech skills are in growing demand as businesses become more consumer-focused and adopt further technological developments.

Fintech continues to disrupt traditional business processes and companies are looking for ways to adapt these changes. Studying Banking with Financial Technology allows you to look at the impact global financial system has upon individuals, organisations, markets, the wider economy and the environment.

Businesses are increasingly looking for graduates with analytical skills to help them make informed decisions. By studying Banking with Financial Technology at Bangor University you’ll gain an in-depth understanding of the business environment within a real-world context. This course focuses on developing strong analytical, statistical, and coding skills meaning you’ll graduate with a career-relevant qualification. You’ll learn the practical workings of financial institutions, as well as the economics that underlies them.

This course in Banking and Financial Technology will help you understand how financial markets work, how financial services firms are managed, and the role of financial technology in revolutionising how financial firms create value. We’ll look at the risks and challenges posed by evolving market structures. You will develop a detailed understanding of banking and finance and acquire technical skills which will equip you for a career in the financial and/or technology sectors.

Why choose to study BSc Banking with Financial Technology at Bangor University? 

• We’ve designed this new course to meet the needs of today’s job market, you’ll gain practical and relevant skills that make graduates highly employable.
• Bangor University can provide a distinct offering due to our existing strengths in banking, and finance.
• One of the longest established providers of banking and finance teaching in the world, we have a formidable reputation in the field with leading academic research.
• As a smaller Business School, we’re able to offer students more access and time with academic staff than other institutions.
• Our new trading lab gives students the opportunity to learn more about the financial sector by simulating the stock markets right here in Bangor University.

Additional Course Options

On this course you’ll develop specialised knowledge and skills concerned with the provision and analysis of information for a variety of decision-making, accountability, managerial, ethical, regulatory, and resource allocation purposes. Emphasis will be given to the analysis and interpretation of data, we’ll look at ‘Big Data’ and prominent issues in data security, data management and ethics.

We will look at banks and the financial market as well as personal finance and banking. This course in Banking with Financial Technology will look into how banks affect the economy at large and examine the role of interest rates and the operations of bond markets, stock markets and foreign exchange markets. There is opportunity to learn about inflation, the rationale for regulating banks and the principles of bank management. A focus will be given to the theory of banking and how to measure, manage and maximise the bank’s value and its risks.

Reflecting real-world challenges, you’ll learn how to write computer code to solve problems in business. You’ll look at how to interrogate datasets and at algorithms and models to draw conclusions. Using simulated and actual market data you’ll gain hands-on practical experience of stock market investment through our simulation workshops.

This course aims to build a solid awareness whilst providing practical experiences to help progression into employment. There will be opportunity to undertake a consultancy project and a particular focus is given to skills development and employability.

How will you learn?

Teaching is delivered through a combination of lectures, seminars, and tutorials. There will be a mixture of continuous assessment and written examinations. Students will be expected to collect and analyse information from commercial databases and/or online sources, prepare research projects, write essays, and complete problem-solving exercises which include the use of coding.

What will you study on this course?

In Year 1, students will take credits from topics such as, Business Analytics, Business Analytics Coding, Database Applications in Business and Finance, Discover Economics, Financial Techniques and Analysis and Personal Finance and Banking.

In Year 2, students will take credits from topics such as, Business Analytics, Banks and Financial Markets, Central Banking & Monetary Policy, Data Science, Econometrics, Infrastructure for Data Analytics and Investment and Portfolio Management.

In Year 3, students will take credits from topics such as, Advanced Econometrics, Applied Machine Learning, Bank Management, Consultancy Project, Fintech in banking, finance, investment, insurance and regulation and International Banking.

Please note course content is for guidance purposes only and may be subject to change.

General University Costs

Home (UK) students

• The cost of a full-time undergraduate course is £9,000 per year (2021/22 entry and 2022/23 entry).
• The fee for all placement, international, and sandwich years is £1,350 (2021/22 and 2022/23).
• More information on fees and finance for Home (UK) students.

International (including EU) students

• International Student Tuition Fees
• International Student Living Costs and Scholarships

Additional Costs
There are also some common additional costs that are likely to arise for students on all courses, for example:

• If you choose to study abroad or take the International Experience Year as part of your course.
• If you attend your Graduation Ceremony, there will be a cost for gown hire (£25-£75) and cost for additional guest tickets (c.£12 each).

Course-specific additional costs
Depending on the course you are studying, there may be additional course-specific costs that you will be required to meet. These fall into three categories:

1. Mandatory Costs: these are related to a particular core or compulsory module that you’ll be required to complete to achieve your qualification e.g. compulsory field trips, uniforms for students on placement, DBS Check.
2. Necessarily Incurred Costs: these may not be experienced by all students, and will vary depending on the course e.g. professional body membership, travel to placements, specialist software, personal safety equipment.
3. Optional Costs: these depend on your choice of modules or activity and they are shown to give you an indication of the optional costs that may arise to make sure your choice is as informed as possible. These can include graduation events for your course, optional field trips, Welcome Week trips.

For 2023 entry:

GCSE: Maths at grade C/4 required if not demonstrated by Level 3 qualification/s.

Offers are tariff based, 96-128 tariff points, from Level 3 qualifications, including:

• A Levels: General Studies and Key Skills not accepted
• BTEC National Extended Diploma: MMM - DDM
• Cambridge Technical Extended Diploma: MMM - DDM
• International Baccalaureate Diploma: Accepted
• Access: Pass required
• City & Guilds Advanced Technical Extended Diploma (1080): considered on a case-by-case basis
• Welsh Baccalaureate: Accepted
• T-Levels: considered on a case -by-case basis
• EPQ: Points can include a relevant Extended Project (EPQ) but must include a minimum 2 full A-levels.

We are happy to accept combinations of the qualifications listed above, as well as alternative Level 3 qualifications such as City & Guilds, Access and Cambridge Technical Diplomas. We also welcome applications from mature learners.

International Candidates: school leaving qualifications that are equivalent to A-Level/Level 3 and/or college diplomas are accepted from countries worldwide. Minimum English Language requirements: IELTS 6.0 (5.5)

General University Requirements

To study for a degree, you’ll be asked for a minimum of UCAS Tariff points. For a fuller explanation of the UCAS Tariff Points, please see www.ucas.com.

We accept students with a wide range of qualifications and backgrounds and consider each application individually.

All students need to have good basic skills and the University also values IT and communication skills.

As part of the University’s policy, we consider applications from prospective disabled students on the same grounds as all other students.

We also consider applications from mature students who can demonstrate the motivation and commitment to study a university programme. Each year we enrol a significant number of mature students. For more information about studying as a mature student, see our Studying at Bangor section of the website.   

EU and International Students' Entry Requirements

For detailed guidance on the entry requirements for EU and International Students, including the minimum English Language entry requirement, please visit the Entry Requirements by Country pages. International applicants can also visit the International Education Centre section of our website for further details.

Bangor University offers International Incorporated Bachelor Degrees for International students whose High School qualification is not equivalent to the UK school leaving qualification. The first year (or Year 0) is studied at Bangor University International College, an embedded College on our University campus and delivered by Oxford International Education Group.

On graduating, students are equipped with the skills and knowledge needed for a successful career in industry or academia. Financial Technology (Fintech) is a continuously growing sector and there is a large demand for graduates with skills in this area. This course is focused on providing students with a career-relevant qualification and will equip students with professional values and the ability to work in a team as well as under self-guidance.

Skills you’ll learn on this course;

• financial knowledge
• problem-solving
• analysis
• teamwork
• coding.

Students typically go on to careers within the financial sector, however this course provides an enhanced range of transferable, intellectual and study skills that can lead to other careers in industry. Some careers associated with a degree in financial technology include, data specialist, financial or business analyst, blockchain developer, app developer, cyber security specialist, machine learning engineer/analyst and risk and compliance expert.

Opportunities at Bangor

The University’s Skills and Employability Service provides a wide range of resources to help you achieve your graduate ambitions. 

The Bangor Employability Award (BEA) 

The BEA is a comprehensive online course that you can work through at your own pace, taking you through all the steps you need to take to explore, prepare and apply for your dream career.

Internships

Bangor University runs a paid internship scheme within the university’s academic and service departments. 

Student Volunteering

Volunteering widens your experience and improves your employability. Find out more about volunteering on the Students’ Union’s website.