Kingston University

Banking and Finance MSc

Kingston UniversityKingston Hill, United Kingdom

Course overview

Learn how to excel in one of the biggest global sectors Analyse how financial institutions manage their assets, liabilities and overall liquidity. Studying this MSc in Banking and Finance will equip you for a successful career in a wide range of sectors and organisations. On this course, you’ll explore how diversification and innovation create value, as well as gain a thorough understanding of national and international banking regulatory frameworks.

You'll also investigate the latest developments in the accounting and finance sector and work on real-life cases and financial data platforms, such as Bloomberg and Thomson DataStream Advance. We worked with professionals at Barclays, RBS Capital Markets, Commerzbank AG, Standard Chartered Bank and NatWest Bank to develop this course. It's also accredited by the Association of Corporate Treasurers (ACT), which means you could be exempt from some of its exams when you graduate.

Key highlights

  • Accredited by the Association of Corporate Treasurers, with possible exam exemptions
  • Developed with professionals from Barclays, Commerzbank, Standard Chartered and NatWest
  • Hands-on work with Bloomberg and Thomson DataStream Advance data platforms
  • Covers national and international banking regulatory frameworks
  • Analyses how institutions manage assets, liabilities and liquidity
  • Real-life case studies on latest accounting and finance developments

Entry requirements

  • Degree: 2:2 — or above

Scholarships

  • Alumni Discount

    Award: 10% discount on tuition fees.

    Up to 10% of fees

  • Chelsea Arts Club Trust MA Award

    The Chelsea Arts Club Trust MA Materials and Research Award is a £2,500 bursary, awarded each year to an MA Fashion or MA Sustainable Fashion student.

    Up to £2,500

  • Chevening Scholarships

    Award: Tuition fees, travel costs and living allowance subsidised.

  • International Merit-Based scholarships

    The scholarships are worth £5,000 towards your first year tuition fees.

    Up to £5,000

  • Niloufar Ebrahim Scholarship

    The scholarship will cover a portion of tuition fees for the applicant, up to the value of £1,000.

  • Postgraduate Progression Scholarship

    The Kingston University Postgraduate Progressions Scholarship offers a 15% reduction in postgraduate tuition fees.

  • The Kingston Impact Scholarship

    £5,000 tuition fee contribution to two MBA students.

    Up to £5,000

  • The Kingston MBA Scholarship

    Kingston University Business School is proud to offer a tuition fee scholarship of £5,000 to self-funded candidates.

    Up to £5,000

Careers this course leads to

  • Investment banking analyst
  • Corporate treasury analyst
  • Risk analyst
  • Financial analyst
  • Credit analyst
  • Regulatory compliance analyst

Cost of study

UK/Home: £13,500 per year | International: £19,700 per year

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 Kingston University, and guide you through interview, offer, CAS and visa — right up to enrolment.

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