
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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