Faculty: Faculty of Social Sciences, Essex Business School. This Bachelor of Science with Honours program provides a comprehensive understanding of banking and finance, with the added benefit of a year-long placement in industry. This practical experience enhances employability in areas such as financial markets, corporate finance, and investment management.

Career options significantly enhanced by the placement year, including roles in investment banking, commercial banking, financial analysis, asset management, financial consulting, risk management, and regulatory bodies within the finance industry. The placement year provides valuable practical experience and industry connections.

The University of Essex has a forward-thinking environment and a diverse international community. Essex is a centre of world-leading research excellence for the social sciences, providing a strong academic foundation for business-related studies. The university offers a location close to beautiful countryside and is only an hour away from London by train, potentially offering access to financial sector placement opportunities. The program is within the Faculty of Social Sciences, Essex Business School.