Banking and Finance

Banking and finance is the study of how money, credit, and capital are created, allocated, and managed within economies and organisations. It explores the institutions and instruments through which financial resources flow, the risks that arise from financial activity, and the regulatory frameworks that seek to ensure stability. It matters because financial systems underpin economic activity at every scale, and those who understand how they work are in demand across banking, investment, corporate finance, and public policy.

At Anglia Ruskin University, this four-year full-time programme covers the core areas of banking, financial markets, investment, risk management, corporate finance, and economic analysis. You will develop both the quantitative skills that financial roles require and the broader analytical capabilities needed to evaluate complex financial situations and communicate your conclusions clearly. The programme develops your understanding of how banks and financial institutions operate, how markets function, and how regulatory environments shape the behaviour of financial actors.

Graduates from banking and finance programmes go on to work in retail and commercial banking, investment banking, financial services, insurance, asset management, and treasury functions within large organisations. Roles in risk management, compliance, financial analysis, and financial planning are also common. The degree provides a strong foundation for professional qualifications in accountancy and financial planning, and for postgraduate study in finance, banking, financial economics, and business administration.

Employers across the financial services sector recruit banking and finance graduates, and the analytical and quantitative skills the degree develops are valued in consultancy and the public sector as well.