This Banking and Finance degree is for you if you:
- want to understand the way in which financial intermediaries and institutions operate, and the structure and functioning of financial markets.
- want to learn about the pricing of financial assets and why and how corporations choose and issue various types of assets
- wish to take advantage of 'fast track' agreements with certain professional bodies.
Prestige and career progression
The London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE) provides academic direction for this programme. LSE is regarded as an international centre of academic excellence and innovation in the social sciences. This degree will prepare you for a career in accountancy, consulting, commercial or investment banking, trading and sales or risk management.
Online support
When you register we will send you a username and password giving you access to the Student Portal. You can then access your University of London email account and two other key online resources:
The virtual learning environment (VLE)
The online virtual learning environment (VLE) provides electronic copies of all printed study materials. There are also forums that allow you to share interests and experience, and to work collaboratively with other students to solve problems and discuss subject material.
Online support materials are being developed continuously and for some courses audio-visual tutorials, recorded lectures, academic interviews and debates are available, along with self-testing activities and expert study skills advice.
