Banking and Finance

Entry requirements

Students must attain a 2:2 (or overseas equivalent) in an undergraduate degree that has included a range of modules in accounting/finance or quantitative/statistical methods. This need not necessarily be a degree with accounting or finance in the title.

We consider all applications on their merits and will look at each individual case before making an offer so students who fall slightly short of the entry criteria should still apply to the School of Management.

Months of entry

September

Course content

The MSc Banking and Finance programme at Swansea University offers rigorous and comprehensive education for learners seeking to build their expertise in the global financial sector.

Designed to meet the demands of an increasingly interconnected and fast-evolving financial landscape, the course provides you with in-depth knowledge of international banking operations, financial institutions, financial reporting, and bank risk and regulatory frameworks.

You will develop advanced analytical and decision-making skills through a curriculum that blends financial theory with practical application, utilising quantitative methods and programming. Key themes of study include global investment strategies, risk management, and corporate and sustainable finance.

As a graduate, you will be well-prepared for careers in investment banking, central banking, asset management, financial consultancy and other roles within international financial institutions.

With access to cutting-edge resources, data platforms, and networking opportunities, you will graduate with the confidence and capabilities needed to thrive in high-stakes financial environments across the globe.

Why Banking and Finance at Swansea?

The MSc Banking and Finance programme is an enhanced specialist programme that can be completed in a single year. It is designed for graduates in finance-related subject areas, who are seeking to complete a specialist programme to accelerate their career opportunities in banking and finance.

You will be taught by our world-class faculty, who have widespread industrial and academic knowledge, based in the sector-leading £22million School of Management, located on our coastal Bay Campus. Our facilities boast dedicated teaching space and study areas, and extensive IT facilities equipped with the latest hardware and specialist software.

The School of Management is accredited by AACSB International, the world’s largest business education association, connecting business schools, businesses and learners, to create the next generation of great leaders.

We work in collaboration with the Certificate in Quantitative Finance (CQF) Institute, giving you free membership and access to their monthly newsletter, along with the latest CQF Institute resources, including events, research, career tools, workshops and thought leadership content.

Your Banking and Finance Experience

You will study 4 compulsory 20-credit modules, and will have the opportunity to study a further two optional 20-credit modules, enabling you to shape elements of your learning around your personal interests and aspirations.

The programme will then culminate in a 60-credit dissertation or major research project, centred around a unique area of banking and finance, allowing you to develop high-level research and critical inquiry skills.

The programme has three core aims, which are to enable you to:

• Build advanced knowledge of international banking and financial systems, including financial markets and institutions, financial reporting, and bank risk and regulatory frameworks
• Develop critical thinking and analytical skills, to be able to interpret financial data, apply quantitative methods, and solve complex problems in dynamic global contexts
• Prepare for professional and ethical leadership in the financial sector, with the skills and knowledge to pursue professional certifications or further academic research or qualifications

From the moment you arrive at the School of Management, we will work with you to help build your skills and experience to enhance your career prospects. Personalised support is available from Careers Advisors, with options available such as a work placement or internship through the Swansea Paid Internship Network (SPIN) or the Week of Work initiative.