Banking and Finance 

A good 2.1 undergraduate Honours degree in a closely related discipline such as finance, accounting and economics from the UK or the equivalent international qualification. Applicants with business experience are welcome, and we will take work experience into account when evaluating applications.

The Masters in Banking and Finance is a one-year taught programme run by the School of Management. The course provides students with a solid preparation for further academic-oriented research in banking and finance as well as the skills needed for a wide range of careers in the financial industry.

Highlights

• The course provides an in-depth study of the theory and practice of modern banking and finance.
• The Centre for Responsible Banking and Finance (CRBF) exposes students to the research and work of eminent academics and business executives.
• This programme opens a wide range of new and exciting career opportunities as many financial firms and government agencies require an in-depth knowledge of the functioning of financial markets and institutions.

Teaching format

The taught elements of the programme are delivered through a mixture of core and optional modules, using a range of delivery methods including lectures, small group tutorials, workshops and seminars. The average lecture size is 30 students, but in some cases there will be seminars of 15 to 18 students or larger lectures with up to 100 students, which would normally be augmented by small group tutorials.

Assessment comprises a combination of coursework and examinations. From June to August, students undertake a research project culminating in a written dissertation of 15,000 words. You will attend a weekly series of lectures and workshops focusing on research methods and other topics to help prepare you for the dissertation.

Modules