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BSc (Hons) Financial Services (Top-up)

MUMiddlesex University London · London

The Financial Services (Top-up) BSc Honours is designed for students looking to advance their expertise in one of the most influential sectors of the global economy. This course builds upon your existing academic foundat…

Tuition
£9,790/yr
Duration
1 year
Intakes
Sep
English
IELTS 6.0

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Course Overview

The Financial Services (Top-up) BSc Honours is designed for students looking to advance their expertise in one of the most influential sectors of the global economy. This course builds upon your existing academic foundation, providing the essential knowledge and practical skills required to excel in banking, investment management, insurance, and beyond. Students will benefit from studying in London, a premier global financial centre, and gain hands-on experience using industry-standard tools such as DataStream, Eikon, Excel, Minitab, SPSS, and STATA. The curriculum covers critical areas including global financial markets, regulation, risk management, and financial services marketing. Available as a one-year full-time programme or a two-year part-time option, the course balances theoretical learning with practical application. Whether you aim to specialise in investment analysis, international finance, or business finance, this top-up degree offers comprehensive preparation for a successful career. The institution reserves the right to make adjustments to the course to maintain academic standards and quality in response to changing circumstances.

Entry Requirements

Academic Qualifications

240 UG credits for Year 3 entry. Students with other HND or equivalent qualifications will be considered for admission, provided that they have a minimum of 15 credits in Economics.

English Language Requirements

IELTS 6.0 (with a minimum of 5.5 in all sections).

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Fees & Scholarships

Tuition (international)
£24,500/yr
Deposit to secure offer
£2,000 (deducted from tuition)
Estimated living costs (Manchester)
£12,000–£14,500/yr

Scholarships available

Global Excellence Scholarship — £5,000 tuition reduction, automatic consideration for applicants with first-class equivalent grades. South Asia & Africa Merit Award — £3,000, essay-based, deadline 31 May.

Course Structure & Modules

Year 1

Global Issues in Financial Services30 Credits Credits
Marketing for Financial Services30 Credits Credits
Financial Data Analysis30 Credits Credits
Applied Trading and Fintech30 Credits Credits
International Finance30 Credits Credits

Career outcomes

Graduates move into roles across analytics, engineering and strategy. Recent graduate employers span major national employers, consultancies and fast-growing regional startups. The course draws on strong industry ties and a dedicated careers service running sector-specific recruitment fairs.

94%
Employed or further study, 15mo
£38k
Median starting salary
120+
Industry project partners

🇬🇧 Your route to working in United Kingdom.

As a full-time student you'll apply for a Student visa covering the full course length. After graduating, most of our destinations offer a post-study work route allowing you to live and work with no sponsorship needed for a fixed period — often opening a path toward a skilled worker visa and eventual settlement. Full details on our United Kingdom guide →

Campus Locations

London

About this information

Last updated
4 June 2026
Source
mdx.ac.uk

Course information on this page was last updated from the Middlesex University London website available at mdx.ac.uk on 4 June 2026. NELO is not affiliated with or in partnership with Middlesex University London; we display course information the institution has published publicly. Fees, entry requirements, dates and other information is subject to change; for the latest details and for admissions, please contact the institution directly.

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