Financial Services - BA (hons) in Edinburgh Napier University, UK

Financial Services - BA (hons) in Edinburgh Napier University

We have designed the programme to meet the increasing demand from the financial services sector for skilled graduates.

Launched in 1993 the programme continues to provide students with up to date and relevant learning experiences while focusing on developing the skills that are critical to the successful employment opportunities offered to our best graduates.

There is flexibility within the programme structure that allows students to follow individual specialisms, and there is the option of paid work in the financial services sector for six months during the second trimester of Year 3.

Graduating students are typically able to begin their careers with relevant firms within the sector, or use their qualification to allow entry to a wide range of Masters programmes in the UK and overseas.

Course details

The overall aim of the BA/BA (Hons) Financial Services Programme is to provide you with a range of knowledge and skills that are relevant to the operation of modern financial services organisations.

In order to achieve this aim, you will study a range of Modules which are designed to:

• Provide a comprehensive knowledge and understanding of the operations and issues inherent in the UK and international financial markets, including issues related to their regulation and control.
• Support this knowledge by developing the ability to use relevant theory and analytical techniques in the investigation of financially-centred issues.
• Instil a sound knowledge of the legal, organisational, financial and technological environment relevant to the sector, and to develop skills in these areas as appropriate.
• Integrate learning into an analytical, problem-solving, creative approach in relation to the challenges and changes facing the financial services sector and its role in the wider economy.
• Develop inter-personal and transferable skills which will enable graduates to contribute effectively in business situations or in broader policy-making and regulatory environments.
• Promote initiative and enterprise by providing opportunities for students to take responsibility for their own learning.

You will be given the opportunity to acquire and develop many valuable practical skills such as the ability to collect, analyse, interpret and understand data and information. On completing this programme you will have been given opportunities to gain an appreciation of the value of education to society and to you as an individual.

Work placement

Students on our Financial Services programme have the option to complete a 24-week work placement in year three. It’s the ideal way to glean real insight into the industry and ensure that you are work-ready.

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