Banking and Finance MSc at Kingston University

Kingston University

United Kingdom, London Borough of Sutton

University Rank:#660

The Banking and Finance MSc at Kingston University is a Master program designed for students who want to build the knowledge and skills required for careers in this field. Delivered on campus at the Kingston Hill campus in London Borough of Sutton, United Kingdom, the program is taught in English and takes 1 year to complete. Students study in a Full Time environment while preparing for future professional opportunities. Tuition fees are USD 26,487 / year(s), with the next intake on September 1, 2026.

About Banking and Finance MSc

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.

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Requirements and Admission Criteria for Banking and Finance MSc at Kingston University

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 Opportunities after Completing Banking and Finance MSc

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

26,487 / year(s)

Banking and Finance MSc at Kingston University

Kingston University

United Kingdom, London Borough of Sutton