Bangor University is a public university in Bangor, Wales. It received its Royal Charter in 1885 and was one of the founding institutions of the federal University of Wales. Bangor University today is a thriving, forward-looking institution offering excellent opportunities. Around 10,000 students currently study with the institution and teaching and research is grouped into nine academic Schools. Bangor University has a long tradition of excellence and exceeds expectations, both for academic standards and student experience. The University is committed to sustainable development and global citizenship. It aims to promote sustainability in research, business and enterprise activities.

Compulsory modules:

Research Methods: This module develops knowledge of intermediate and advanced research methods and provides a basis in research methodology for those who may eventually wish to pursue research degrees.
Credit and Lending:** The module considers credit and lending from an applied and professional perspective. The module moves through a range of topics and issues from the critical evaluation of lending applications identification and accommodation of legal constraints and the comprehension and practice of risk management skills required by the modern professional banker.
International Banking: This module examines the origins of international banking the activities of international banks the markets in which they participate and the sources of risk.
Bank Financial Management: This module provides a grounding in the nature strategic context and managerial functions of financial management in banks and other financial services firms.
Financial Ethics & Regulation:** The module considers financial ethics and conduct of business regulation of institutions and individuals working in the financial services industry. It addresses a range of concerns surrounding poor ethical practice in financial services business ethics and how these can be applied in the financial setting.
Financial Technology: This module analyses the rapidly evolving trends in the applications of technology to banking and financial services.

Optional modules (choose 2):

Financial Analysis
International Financial Markets
Islamic Finance
Islamic Banking
International Strategic Management.
** These modules must be taken and passed at 50% in order to achieve a qualification with Chartered Banker accreditation.

Modules for the current academic year
Module listings are for guide purposes only and are subject to change. Find out what our students are currently studying on the Banking (Chartered Banker) Modules page.

Course content is for guidance purposes only and may be subject to change.

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You can choose to live on campus or off campus in private accommodation.

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• Register when you arrive - its not possible to reserve a room before arriving. You can arrive a few days before and book it