Financial Services

Financial services is the sector that provides the mechanisms through which money is saved, invested, borrowed, insured, and moved across the economy and around the world. It encompasses banking, insurance, investment management, pensions, financial planning, and the infrastructure of capital markets. The people who work in this sector, whether as financial advisers, analysts, risk managers, compliance officers, or product managers, need to understand how financial products and markets work, how they are regulated, and how they serve the needs of individuals and organisations.

At Edinburgh Napier University, this four-year programme is designed to meet the financial sector's demand for graduates who have both the technical knowledge to work in financial services and the professional skills needed to excel in a modern workforce. You will study the principles of personal and corporate finance, financial markets, investment, insurance, pensions, and financial regulation, developing both your theoretical understanding and your practical ability to apply that knowledge in professional contexts. The programme includes a year abroad, giving you the opportunity to study at a partner institution and develop an international perspective on financial systems.

The typical entry tariff is 136 UCAS points.

Graduates work across the full breadth of the financial services industry: retail and commercial banking, insurance, investment management, financial planning, and the regulation of financial services are all common destinations. The degree supports progression towards professional qualifications offered by bodies such as the Chartered Institute for Securities and Investment, the Chartered Insurance Institute, and the Personal Finance Society. Many graduates also go on to postgraduate study in finance, financial management, or related fields.