Finance with Banking
Finance with banking addresses two closely related dimensions of the financial sector: the theoretical and analytical foundations of finance, and the specific structures, products, and practices of banking institutions. Finance as a discipline applies economic reasoning and quantitative methods to questions of how capital is allocated, how risk is priced, how investments are valued, and how financial systems function. Banking situates these principles in the context of commercial banks, investment banks, and central banks, examining how they intermediate between savers and borrowers, manage liquidity and credit risk, and contribute to broader economic stability.
At the University of Chester, this four-year full-time programme includes a foundation year and a year abroad. The foundation year provides a supported entry route for students who would benefit from additional preparation before the main degree content begins, while the year abroad gives you direct exposure to financial systems and banking practices in an international context. You will develop knowledge of financial markets, corporate finance, investment analysis, risk management, monetary policy, international banking, and the regulatory frameworks that govern financial institutions.
The programme builds both quantitative analytical skills and the conceptual understanding needed to engage critically with how financial systems work and why they sometimes fail.
Graduates of finance with banking programmes enter careers in retail and commercial banking, investment banking, financial analysis, asset management, risk management, treasury, and financial regulation. The banking-specific focus of the degree is an advantage for those seeking graduate roles in financial institutions, while the broader finance content prepares you for roles across the financial sector. Professional qualifications in banking and finance support further career development, and postgraduate study options include master's degrees in finance, banking, and financial economics.