Money, Banking and Finance MSc

University of Birmingham

United Kingdom, Birmingham

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University of Birmingham

United Kingdom , Birmingham

Key Facts

Program Level

Master by Course Work

Study Type

Full Time

Delivery

On Campus

Campuses

Birmingham (Edgbaston)

Program Language

English

Start & Deadlines

Next Intake DeadlinesSeptember-2026

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Duration 1 year(s)

Tuition Fee

GBP 33,660 / year

Next Intake September-2026

Money, Banking and Finance MSc

About

Course overview

Start your journey to a rewarding career within the ever-changing, dynamic world of finance by studying on our industry-focused MSc Money, Banking and Finance programme.

Join our webinar

Join Dr Yao Yao on Wednesday 12th February 2025 online to discover more about postgraduate study opportunities in our Department of Economics

Designed for those with a background in this field, this programme is a gateway to a thriving global career in economics, banking, and finance. Our focus is to deliver contemporary insights and hands-on practices that align with the rapidly evolving landscape of this industry. You will gain access to cutting-edge practical knowledge and industry practices, ensuring you are fully prepared to hit the ground running.

There was extraordinary academic support with a really high-quality team of lecturers.
Xing Xing
MSc Money, Banking and Finance

University of Birmingham. Postgraduate study. There is a worldwide demand for those trained in the areas of money, banking and finance, which shows no sign of abating. Economics.

Requirements

Entry Requirements

Holders of a Bachelors degree of four years duration from a recognised university in the Saudi Arabia will be considered for postgraduate study. Holders of Bachelors degree will normally be expected to have achieved a GPA of 3.0/4, 3.75/5 or 75% for 2:1 equivalency or 2.8/4, 3.5/5 or 70% for 2:2 equivalency.

Applicants for postgraduate research programmes should hold a Bachelors degree and a Masters degree, with a GPA of 3.0/4.0 or 75% from a recognised institution to be considered. Applicants with lower grades than this may be considered on an individual basis.

English Program Requirements

If you are an international student, you will need to demonstrate you have a suitable level of English proficiency, usually through the form of an IELTS or equivalent qualification.

For this course we require IELTS 6.5 with no less than 6.0 in any band, which is equivalent to:

TOEFL: 88 overall with no less than 21 in Reading, 20 Listening, 22 Speaking and 21 in Writing
Pearson Test of English (PTE): Academic 67 with no less than 64 in all four skills
Cambridge English: C1 Advanced - minimum overall score of 176, with no less than 169 in any component
LanguageCert ESOL SELT (UKVI): B2 'Communicator' with no less than 33 in each skill

Career

Career opportunities

Our MSc Money, Banking and Finance programme is designed to boost your employability prospects, allowing you to gain a greater understanding of the methodologies and techniques used in various economics, banking, and finance careers, helping you get ahead of the competition.

You will develop valuable real-life experience in banking and finance by having access to industry-standard software such as Python, and dependent on which modules you choose, you could even have the opportunity to participate in trading simulations. You will also gain a number of transferable skills such as the importance of adaptability, resilience and personal effectiveness which will only further enhance your career prospects.

As a Birmingham Business School student, you will benefit from two award-winning Careers teams.

Careers Network is the University of Birmingham careers and employability team offering: career fairs, employer events with top firms across the UK, start-up and entrepreneurial activities, and support. Internships and bursaries are also available exclusively to University of Birmingham students.

BBS Careers is a dedicated service for Birmingham Business School students. The team provides guidance, support, and work experience opportunities, tailored to business school students, to help you succeed during and after university. We offer workshops, alumni and employer events, and 1-to-1 consultations. These will help you to develop your skills and learn how to submit high-quality internship and graduate applications.