Banking and Finance MSc

    Banking and Finance MSc

    Duration1 year(s)
    Tuition Fee
    GBP 33,213 / Year
    Next IntakeSeptember 1, 2026

    Banking and Finance MSc

    About

    Gain a strong understanding of modern banking and finance theory and practice, with particular insight into the performance, risk management and regulation of banks. You’re taught by academics and practitioners who are at the forefront of this rapidly changing sector.

    We offer you training in banking, finance, management and accounting as well as an in-depth appreciation of the finance industry. You’ll develop your critical thinking and decision-making techniques, enabling you to appraise:

    • bank operations
    • corporate finance issues
    • financial derivatives
    • investment strategies
    • quantitative techniques
    • risk management models
    • the latest developments in financial markets.

    This course opens up a range of career opportunities including roles with banks, funds, regulators, consultancies and finance divisions of corporations or NGOs. We also offer internship opportunities, and guest speakers from the banking and finance industry.

    On graduation, you’ll be ready to meet the complex demands of the modern workplace, and take your place as a professional in a knowledge-based, global economy.

    Accreditation

    You'll join the EQUIS and AMBA-accredited University of Sussex Business School. Learn more about all of our course accreditations here. Find out more

    • Recognised by the Chartered Financial Analyst Institute (CFA). Find out more
    • Accredited by the Chartered Institute for Securities and Investment (CISI) for the purpose of eligibility to apply for associate membership with that body. Find out more

    Requirements

    Entry Requirements

    Degree requirementsBachelors degree with a minimum CGPA of 3.0/5.0 or 2.8/4.0.Subject-specific requirementsYour qualification should demonstrate evidence of ability in mathematics or quantitative-related areas. You are ideally suited to this course if you have a degree such as mathematics, finance, economics, statistics, engineering, information technology. You may also be considered for the course if you have other professional qualifications or experience of equivalent standing.Please noteOur entry requirements are guidelines and we assess all applications on a case-by-case basis.

    English Requirements

    • PTEMin 59
    • IELTSMin 6
    • TOEFLMin 80

    English Program Requirements

    IELTS (Academic)

    Standard level (6.0 overall, including at least 5.5 in each component).

    IELTS scores are valid for two years from the test date. You cannot combine scores from more than one sitting of the test. Your score must be valid when you begin your Sussex course. Find out more about IELTS

    We accept IELTS One Skills Retake.

    We do not accept IELTS Online.

    Check full details of our English Language requirements and find out more about some of the alternative English language qualifications listed below

    Alternative English language qualifications

    Career

    Careers

    This MSc helps you develop the managerial and technical analytical skills required in the private and public sectors. You’ll gain the essential skills and knowledge for a successful career in banking and finance in particular, and in business and management in general. This includes personal and transferable skills:

    • critical thinking and analytical capacities
    • self-management
    • communication and teamwork
    • information retrieval and information technology.

    This course is for you if you aim to work in:

    • the City of London
    • multinational banking and financial corporations
    • investment banking and fund management
    • large international financial bodies such as the IMF, OECD and the World Bank
    • central banks such as the Bank of England, FED and the ECB
    • Government bodies such as the Treasury
    • auditing, bank supervision and regulation
    • financial markets and regulators
    • senior administrative and management roles in business.

    The MSc is also great preparation for pursuing a PhD.

    The mentoring I received from experienced faculty members has been invaluable in understanding the complex subjects better and analysing the real-world cases in banking and finance.Ozge Gokcan Namli
    Bank Auditor

    Fee Information

    26250

    Tuition Fee
    33,213 / year

    Banking and Finance MSc

    University of Sussex

    University of Sussex

    United Kingdom

    United Kingdom, Brighton