Financial Services (Top-up) BA Honours

Building on your financial services background, you will gain a thorough knowledge of finance theory and policy; international monetary theory and policy and the operations of modern financial institutions including: services, products, risks and markets.

Through studying the course core modules you will explore the issues involved in delivering financial services in a real world context, examining regulatory and ethical issues. You will also develop an understanding of the theory and practice of financial data analysis and the marketing approaches employed in the sector. Further modules will train you in the marketing function of financial services, and quantitative and computing methods applicable to fiscal sectors.

At Middlesex we offer an additional level of support through Student Learning Assistants (SLAs). SLAs are experienced, highly motivated and capable third year students who have ‘been there’ and know the typical academic challenges you face. You will not be taught by an SLA but they will work with your lecturers to support you both in the classroom and outside, in small groups or one to one sessions.

What will you gain?

You will develop a suite of transferable skills including the analytical, numerical (finding and evaluating information) and information technology skills required for financial services professionals. Alongside this you will learn to write effectively for business and communicate more proficiently in both written and spoken form.