Banking and Finance (with Placement Year) BSc (Hons)

Get the skills you need to succeed in the banking, financial, and commercial sector, along with essential market insights.<br/><br/><br/>- Work with representatives from international financial organisations on our Live Brief modules.<br/><br/><br/>- Graduate with an understanding of financial analysis and management within global business and financial institutions.<br/><br/><br/>- Apply theory in a fully simulated and safe environment with our Bloomberg Financial Markets Lab.<br/><br/><br/>- Study on a course with professional accreditation, ensuing a quality education and the opportunity for exemptions in professional exams.<br/><br/><br/>- Gain a solid foundation in financial markets, banking operations and risk management.<br/><br/><br/>Youre ambitious, and you understand the kind of skills you need to get ahead in the banking, financial and commercial sector.<br/><br/>We know you’re determined, and that you want to have a strong grasp of what it’s like to work in banking and finance after you graduate.<br/><br/>Our BSc (Hons) Banking and Finance degree course offers a practical, hands-on learning experience. With our Bloomberg Financial Markets Lab, industry connections, and optional placements and internships, you’ll learn in a unique university environment. <br/><br/>Here at ARU, we understand the importance of collaboration in today’s financial world. So develop your cooperative skills and ideas generation with course-based student societies – and become a stronger player on the job market.<br/><br/>Our Bloomberg Financial Markets Lab in Chelmsford offers you the chance to enhance your employability, through virtual trading and live financial information on global stock exchanges. We believe that the sooner you start, the more you’ll get out of it. That’s why you’ll be using Bloomberg, with full support, from Year 1.<br/><br/>Networking is a smart move for your career, and you’ll be able to make the most of our industry connections. We encourage you to engage at regular seminars and talks led by experts, offering you valuable insights into the business world.<br/><br/>We know that your future career is important, and you want to build your CV. So we’ll encourage you to grab every opportunity for real-world experience – this could mean a placement year in industry as part of your degree, or taking the chance to study abroad.

The team at Anglia Ruskin understand that Clearing can seem scary. But don't worry, they make it simple and will guide you every step of the way. <br/><br/>ARU students are supported at every stage of their journey, from counselling and wellbeing sessions to a money advice service.<br/><br/>Whatever your career ambitions, ARU's innovative curriculum is developed to provide you with the transferable skills and practical experience that employers are looking for. <br/><br/>ARU has been awarded Gold in the Teaching Excellence Framework in recognition of their high teaching standards. ARU was also named University of the Year for 2023, reflecting their commitment to excellent education. <br/><br/>You'll have access to their careers service throughout your time at ARU, and after you graduate. They even have an in-house recruitment agency, ARU Temps, who can help you start building your CV, while also earning some extra money. They were also a finalist in the Academic Employability Awards 2025, showing the great opportunities that await ARU alumni!<br/><br/>ARU's £95m investment in the last five years means you'll get top-notch facilities: award-winning SuperLabs, financial trading rooms, TV studios, engineering labs, gaming suites, mock law courts, nursing and paramedic skills labs, and much more! ARU's Peterborough Lab building was also named building of the year at the 2025 Pineapple Awards.<br/><br/>Find out more and apply to ARU today.