Banking and Finance MSc
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    Banking and Finance MSc

    Kingston University
    Kingston University
    United Kingdom
    United Kingdom, London Borough of Sutton
    University Rank:#604
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    Duration1 year(s)
    Tuition Fee
    GBP 26,177 / year(s)
    Next IntakeSeptember 1, 2026

    Banking and Finance MSc

    About

    This course is ideal if you aspire to a career in the banking sector, with roles in managing banks' assets and risks in banking operation.

    You will learn how to analyse how financial institutions manage their assets, liabilities and overall liquidity and create value through diversification and innovation. You will gain a thorough understanding of the regulatory framework within which banks operate both in the UK and internationally.

    The course has been developed in consultation with professionals at Barclays, RBS Capital Markets, Commerzbank AG, Standard Chartered Bank and NatWest Bank.

    Requirements

    Entry Requirements

    Typical offer

    A 2:2 or above honours degree or equivalent in a relevant discipline.

    If you do not have an honours degree, you will need to show us evidence that you know enough about the relevant subjects to understand the course materials. For example, you might have professional qualification, training or work experience in a relevant field (contact the postgraduate admissions team to find out more).

    Pre-Masters programme

    If you don't meet these entry requirements, our Pre-Masters programme can prepare you for the course.

    International

    Please note: most students from countries outside the European Union/European Economic Area and classified as overseas fee paying, are not eligible to apply for part-time courses due to UK student visa regulations. For information on exceptions please visit the UKCISA website or email our CAS and Visa Compliance team.

    All non-UK applicants must meet our English language requirement, which is Academic IELTS of 6.5 overall with no element below 6.0. Make sure you read our full guidance about English language requirements, which includes details of other qualifications we consider.

    Applicants who do not meet the English language requirements could be eligible to join our pre-sessional English language course.

    Applicants from recognised majority-English-speaking countries (MESCs) do not need to meet these requirements.

    Country-specific information

    You will find more information on country-specific entry requirements in the International section of our website.

    English Requirements

    • PTEMin 59
    • IELTSMin 6.5
    • TOEFLMin 88

    Career

    After you graduate

    You will be ready for careers in investment banking, commercial banking and retail banking, commercial banking and retail banking, and for paths in asset and liquidity management. Roles include risk officers, compliance officers and financial underwriters.

    Graduates have gone on to work for financial banks and government organisations, including: HSBC, Barclays Bank, Gulf International Bank, Royal Bank of Scotland, Macquarie Bank, Maldives Monetary Authority, World Bank Group, Crédit Agricole Corporate & Investment Bank, Deloitte and JPMorgan Chase.

    Our alumni have also secured roles within national and international companies including Royal Mail, Otis Elevator Company, L'Oreal, Matalan, Bonmarche and Asda Stores Ltd.

    Fee Information

    Tuition Fee
    26,177 / year(s)

    Banking and Finance MSc

    Kingston University

    Kingston University

    United Kingdom

    United Kingdom, London Borough of Sutton

    Go to Official Website