Study Details: 1 Year Full-time
The banking and finance industry is a dynamic and competitive sector. It is continually evolving to meet new challenges, opportunities and risks, which equates into an increasing need for highly skilled and qualified experts to navigate the complexities of banking and finance. This master's programme will launch your career in a wide range of financial firms, institutions including central banks and regulators, and corporations.
The banking and finance industry is a dynamic and competitive sector. It is continually evolving to meet new challenges, opportunities and risks, which equates into an increasing need for highly skilled and qualified experts to navigate the complexities of banking and finance. This master's programme will launch your career in a wide range of financial firms, institutions including central banks and regulators, and corporations.
A minimum of a 2:2 UK honours degree, or recognised international equivalent, in finance, accountancy, banking, economics, engineering, finance, financial services (including insurance and investment management), management or mathematics.
We may be able to take relevant work experience into consideration if you don't meet these requirements. If you have at least one year of relevant experience in a full-time graduate-level role (or a minimum of two years’ experience in a relevant graduate-level part-time role) please provide full details of your role and responsibilities in your personal statement and CV when you submit your application.
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With nearly 1.1 million financial services jobs in the UK (in 2023; source: City of London factsheet, April 2025 (PDF)), this masters programme gives you the opportunity to develop high-level professional banking and finance skills, which open doors to many in-demand careers.
Graduates in banking and finance can pursue careers in many roles:
Year 1
Semester 1
Compulsory
QUANTITATIVE METHODS
PRINCIPLES OF BANKING
Optional
EQUITY INVESTMENT ANALYSIS
FIXED INCOME INVESTMENTS
OVERVIEW OF FINTECH
PRINCIPLES OF FINANCE AND INVESTMENT
Semester 2
Compulsory
RISK MANAGEMENT
PORTFOLIO MANAGEMENT
APPLIED CASES IN BANKING
PROJECT IN BANKING
Optional
DERIVATIVES SECURITIES
FINANCIAL MODELLING
INTERNATIONAL FINANCE
CENTRAL BANKING AND FINANCIAL MARKETS
Optional modules for Year 1 - FHEQ Level 7
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