University of Wales, Bangor

Programme overview

This BSc (Hons) in Banking with Financial Technology combines traditional banking and finance topics with programming, statistics and data analysis from a fintech perspective. Teaching draws on the school’s long experience in banking and links with institutions such as the ECB and BIS. Students gain access to industry-standard tools (Bloomberg terminals, StockTrak, Stata) and practise trading in a simulated trading floor environment.

What you'll study

The programme emphasises analytical, statistical and coding skills alongside an in-depth understanding of financial institutions and economics. Topics covered in course materials include banking and finance fundamentals, coding and databases, machine learning, personal finance, investments, insurance, regulation, high-frequency trading and cryptocurrency. Research-led teaching addresses market structure, bank performance, regulation and risk-taking, fintech innovations, climate and ethics. Students work with historical and current financial data and industry-standard software.

Entry requirements

The full-time degree lasts three years; part-time study may be available. The course page notes standard entry requirements but does not list specific grades; applicants should consult the university admissions information for exact entry criteria and application routes (including Clearing).

Career prospects

Graduates are prepared for roles in investment and personal banking, financial services and retail banking, and for careers in fintech startups or to start their own business. The combination of programming, data analysis and sector knowledge is relevant to jobs involving trading, risk analysis, regulatory compliance, product development and financial data analytics.

Scholarships & funding angle (general)

The university indicates support from its Student Finance team to help applicants understand eligibility for government student loans and other funding. Additional financial support, placement funding or scholarship details are handled through university admissions and finance services.