Bangor University

MSc Banking and Finance

Bangor University

Course overview

The MSc Banking and Finance programme at Bangor University is designed to prepare students for careers in the financial sector, where there is a high demand for specialists with knowledge of corporate finance and banking. Throughout this one-year full-time programme, students will have the opportunity to learn advanced concepts and practical skills in financial services. They will also gain an understanding of key drivers behind current changes in this important part of the financial economy.

The course helps students develop their existing skills in this area through advanced training, ensuring they are familiar with and can operate using the latest theoretical and practical developments in finance and banking. Students are taught through case studies, workshops and lectures, and are assessed through group work, presentations and a final dissertation.

Entry requirements

A suitable professional qualification with relevant work experience may also be accepted. Overall, each application is considered on an individual basis, and factors like age, work experience, and other background details are also taken into account.

Grade Requirements: 

Applicants should have a second-class lower (2:2) undergraduate degree in a relevant subject such as economics, finance, accounting, or management from a university or an equivalent qualification from another institution.

English Proficiency:

  • International students are required to demonstrate English proficiency with an IELTS score of 6.0 (minimum 5.5 per component).

Scholarships

  • Deans Scholarship - Postgraduate Research

    20% reduction in the published Postgraduate Research tuition fee for each year of study.

    Up to 20% of fees

  • Heads of School Scholarship

    10% reduction in the published Postgraduate Research tuition fee for each year of study.

    Up to 10% of fees

  • Inclusive Bangor Scholarships

    Payment towards tuition fees for one-year taught or research postgraduate Masters (or for two years if studying part-time). This will be capped at £9,500.

  • Refugee Scholarship

  • Vice-Chancellor Postgraduate Research Scholarships

    50% discount on the published International Tuition Fee for each year of study.

    Up to 50% of fees

Career opportunities

Graduates of the MSc Banking and Finance programme at Bangor University can pursue various career roles, including

  • Investment Banker
  • Funchal Analyst
  • Portfolio Manager
  • Companies Officer
  • Product Manager

Cost of study

For international students enrolling in the MSc Banking and Finance programmes at Bangor University for the 2025/26 academic session, the fee is £20,500.

Admission

To apply for this course, you’ll need to go through the university's page. You can speak to one of our trained counsellors to find out more about this process.

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