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BSc Banking and Digital Finance (with a professional placement year)
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Banking and digital finance is a specialist degree that addresses the rapidly evolving landscape of financial services, where traditional banking institutions are being reshaped by technology, regulation and changing customer expectations. The field encompasses retail and investment banking, financial technology, digital payment systems, blockchain applications, regulatory frameworks and the management of financial risk in digital environments. It develops both the financial knowledge and the digital literacy needed to work at the intersection of finance and technology. At the University of Sussex, this four-year programme includes a foundation element that provides academic and professional preparation before the main degree, as well as a professional placement year that gives you extended real-world experience in a banking or financial services context. You will develop comprehensive applied finance skills and a contemporary understanding of the digital technologies that are transforming the sector, gaining the specialised knowledge valued by today's employers in financial services, financial technology and related fields. Sussex's established links with the financial sector in London and the South East support a programme that connects academic learning to professional practice. Graduates in banking and digital finance are well placed for careers in retail and investment banking, financial technology companies, payment providers, regulatory bodies, consulting and risk management. The digital dimension of the degree adds particular relevance to roles in fintech, open banking, digital currencies and regulatory technology, which are among the fastest-growing areas of financial services. Many graduates pursue professional qualifications in finance or financial risk management alongside or after their degree. Postgraduate study in finance, financial technology or business administration is also available for those who want to build deeper expertise or prepare for more senior roles.
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