University of Huddersfield

Banking and Finance (Professional Practice) MSc

University of HuddersfieldUniversity of Huddersfield, Queensgate, Huddersfield HD1 3DH

Course overview

Want to enhance your expertise in the financial services industry? Our MSc in Banking and Finance (Professional Practice) will deepen your understanding of key theories and equip you to navigate this sector effectively. Designed for international students, this course combines academic excellence with hands-on, practical experience.

Alongside your studies, you’ll benefit from a 6-month placement opportunity, allowing you to apply the skills and knowledge gained during your 12-month taught course in a UK business environment. Ideal if you are aiming to pursue a career in the international financial markets and the banking sectors, this course will provide you with the opportunity to explore essential topics such as financial management, capital markets, and the pressing challenges facing banking and economic systems today. To further enhance your learning experience, this course includes access to our state-of-the-art Trading Room, equipped with industry-leading software and real-time market data.

This immersive environment simulates the dynamics of the financial industry, providing you with hands-on experience in managing financial and economic market data responsibly. By engaging in this realistic financial market setting, you’ll not only enhance your learning but also boost your employability in a competitive job market.

Key highlights

  • 6-month placement in a UK business environment
  • 12 months of taught study before the placement
  • Trading Room with industry-leading software and real-time market data
  • Modules in financial management and capital markets
  • Explores current challenges facing banking and economic systems
  • Designed specifically for international students

Entry requirements

  • Degree: 2:1 — to include Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business and Management; or above

Scholarships

  • The Vice-Chancellor's Scholarship

    Vice-Chancellor's Scholarship Scheme provides a fee waiver of at least 50% on full-time or part-time research degrees, some schools may offer 100%.

Careers this course leads to

  • Investment banking analyst
  • Financial analyst
  • Commercial banking manager
  • Risk analyst
  • Capital markets analyst
  • Treasury analyst

Cost of study

International: £19,800

Admission

Applications are made through AHZ at no cost. Share your transcripts, English test scores and personal statement, and your AHZ Counsellor will review your profile, submit your application to University of Huddersfield, and guide you through interview, offer, CAS and visa — right up to enrolment.

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