MSc International Finance and Banking
Aberystwyth UniversityAberystwyth, United Kingdom
Course overview
You will gain an in-depth understanding of international finance with the banks as the purveyors of finance in a globalised world. You will study banking and financial intermediation, international financial markets and the roles that banks play in those markets. You will examine and evaluate the importance of central banking and international regulatory frameworks such the Basel III and the important roles they play in maintaining a sound international financial system.
Throughout the degree, you will have the opportunity to study and understand the concept of risk management, especially with respect to managing portfolios of bank risk assets.
Key highlights
- In-depth study of international finance and banks in a globalised world
- Covers banking, financial intermediation and international financial markets
- Examines central banking and regulatory frameworks such as Basel III
- Risk management focus, including managing portfolios of bank risk assets
Entry requirements
- Degree: 2:2 — to include any discipline
Scholarships
AberDoc Scholarship
Tuition fees (up to the UK (Home) rate of £5,006 per annum). A maintenance allowance of approximately £20,780 per annum and access to a travel and conference fund (max. £1000 per annum) will also be provided.
AberGrad Scholarship
A £1,000 tuition fee discount is available to Aberystwyth graduates.
Up to £1,000Vice Chancellor’s Scholarship
UK First Honours degree will be eligible for a £3,000 discount; UK Upper Second (2:1) or Lower Second (2:2) degree will receive a £2,000 discount.
Careers this course leads to
- Investment banking analyst
- Bank risk manager
- Financial analyst
- Regulatory compliance analyst
- Central bank economist
- Treasury analyst
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 Aberystwyth University, and guide you through interview, offer, CAS and visa — right up to enrolment.
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