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UndergraduateBachelor of Science (with Honours)UCAS: N391
Finance with Banking (including a Foundation Year)
University of ChesterChester, England
4 yearsDuration
£14,950Per Year (Intl)
£25,000Avg. Graduate Salary
77%Satisfaction
Course Overview
The BSc (Hons) Finance with Banking (including a Foundation Year) at University of Chester is a undergraduate programme designed for students passionate about driving organisational success. Based in Chester, England, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 4-year full-time structure. On the Finance with Banking degree, aligned with the Chartered Banker Institute (CBI), you will join a community of like-minded peers, challenge your perspectives, and immerse yourself in the fast-paced world of banking. This degree is designed to equip you for a successful career in the Banking and Financial Services industry, ensuring you gain expertise in cutting-edge financial technologies and the ability to adapt to emerging risk management strategies. The course modules are structured to broaden your understanding of the financial sector, with a focus on banking. International tuition fees are £14,950 per year, home/UK fees are £5,760 per year, and a minimum IELTS score of 6.0 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with a median graduate salary of £21,500 within three years, a 80% continuation rate, and 81% of graduates in employment or further study.
What You'll Learn
Structured to broaden your understanding of the financial sector
with a focus on banking
Contemporary issues and challenges in the industry
Learn the importance of staying ahead of regulatory changes
Appreciate the ethical considerations of the profession
UCAS Code:N391
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
Entry Requirements
📋 Academic Entry Requirements
| International Baccalaureate | 24 points |
| UCAS Points | 72 |
🗣️ English Language Requirements
| Test | Overall | L | R | W | S |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IELTS Academic | 6 | 5.5 | 5.5 | 5.5 | 5.5 |
| PTE Academic | 61 | — | — | — | — |
L = Listening, R = Reading, W = Writing, S = Speaking
Tuition Fees & Funding
International Student Fee
£14,950
per year
Total Course Cost (4 years)£59,800
Home Student Fee
£5,760
regulated fee
Scholarships available for eligible students
Fees shown are for current entry. Fees may increase annually in line with inflation.
📊 OFFICIAL UK DATA
Graduate Outcomes
Based on official HESA Graduate Outcomes survey data
💰 Graduate Salaries — University of Chester
| Time After Graduation | Lower Quartile Salary | Median Salary | Upper Quartile Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15 months | £22,500 | £25,000 | £30,000 |
| 3 years | £18,000 | £21,500 | £26,500 |
| 5 years | £22,500 | £27,500 | £34,500 |
UK subject average: £28,000 — sector benchmark across all UK universities
Graduate Salary vs UK Subject Average
This course
UK average
Salary 3 years after graduation▼ 23% below UK average salary
This course
£21,500
UK average
£28,000
Salary 5 years after graduation▼ Close to UK average salary
This course
£27,500
UK average
£28,000
Salary trend: ↑ up £6,000 from year 3 to year 5
Official Data
Salary figures are sourced from Discover Uni graduate outcomes data for this subject area at this provider (subject area: CAH17-01). These represent typical earnings and may not reflect this specific course. For official data, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.
💼 Employment Breakdown
79%Working
2%Studying
6%Work & Study
2%Seeking Work
92%Professional Jobs
Official Data
Graduate employment outcomes are sourced directly from Discover Uni for this specific course and provider. For full details, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.
Student Satisfaction
Subject-level averageNational Student Survey (NSS) results — undergraduate final-year students only
80%
Overall
Teaching on my course
77%Learning opportunities
76%Assessment and feedback
82%Academic support
91%Organisation and management
82%Learning resources
85%Student voice
67%Continuation rate% students continuing to year 2
75%National Student Survey via Discover Uni.
Estimated Data
Source: Subject-level average for this provider
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About University of Chester
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