Banking and Finance
Banking and finance sits at the core of how modern economies function. Banks and financial institutions channel savings into investment, manage risk, provide the infrastructure for payments and lending, and help individuals and organisations plan for the future. A degree in banking and finance equips you with the theoretical understanding of how these systems work and the practical skills to operate within them, covering everything from the regulation of financial institutions to the pricing of complex financial instruments and the management of investment portfolios.
At Brunel University London, this three-year full-time programme provides the knowledge, skills, and insights needed to pursue a career effectively in banking and financial services. The degree includes a foundation year, ensuring you have the quantitative and conceptual grounding to succeed at degree level. You will study financial markets and institutions, corporate finance, investment analysis, risk management, and the regulatory environment in which banks and financial firms operate.
The mathematical and analytical demands of the subject are significant, and you will develop the quantitative literacy that employers in the financial sector expect, alongside the written and verbal communication skills that professional roles require.
Brunel's location in London provides proximity to one of the world's major financial centres, and the connections between the programme and the financial industry inform the teaching and the professional development opportunities available to you.
Graduates go on to work in commercial and investment banking, asset management, insurance, financial regulation, corporate treasury, and financial consultancy. Many pursue professional qualifications in finance or accounting alongside or after their degree. Others move into roles in risk, compliance, financial technology, and quantitative research.
Postgraduate study in finance, financial economics, or related fields is an option for those wishing to develop specialist expertise.