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Banking and Finance at University of Southampton - UCAS

Course summary

About this course The dynamic world of banks, stock markets, and financial companies is a complex ecosystem driven by technology, international economic factors, and evolving regulatory pressures. In an era of rapid financial innovation Southampton’s MSc Banking and Finance programme is designed to form skilled professionals who can navigate complex banking systems and financial markets. Learn through interactive lectures, case studies, and group discussions, gaining insights into the relationship between finance, banking, and the global economy. Key featuresof this course • Special modules in money, banking and digital banking, exploring the most recent transformations from new technologies, such as fintech, green banking and e-finance. • Hands-on experience with tools like Stata and python to prepare you for the use of quantitative analysis and machine learning tools. • Accredited by GARP, offering you scholarship opportunities to pursue their professional certification. • Taught by academics with industry expertise • Access to a global alumni network in prestigious organisations Your future career Specialise in areas like investment analysis, and financial risk management. Graduates pursue careers in banking, insurance, financial consulting, and other types of firms in the finance sector, supported by strong industry connections.

Modules

For a full list of compulsory and optional modules, please visit our website.

Assessment method

Assessment methods may include essays, group and individual assignments, multiple-choice tests, exams and a dissertation.

Professional bodies

Professionally accredited courses provide industry-wide recognition of the quality of your qualification.

  • Chartered Banker Institute

How to apply

International applicants

If English is not your first language, you will need to demonstrate your English ability by meeting our Band C requirements: IELTS 6.5 overall, with a minimum of 6.0 in all components. For information on other accepted English language tests, please see our website.

Entry requirements

You'll need a 2.1 bachelor's degree in a subject which has quantitative study such as accounting, economics, finance, maths, management, engineering or similar. Please check our website for subjects that are not accepted. Applicants with relevant work experience are encouraged to apply.


Fees and funding

Tuition fees

No fee information has been provided for this course

Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website .

Additional fee information

https://www.southampton.ac.uk/courses/fees/postgraduate.page

Sponsorship information

A variety of scholarships, grants and bursaries may be available to help you fund your master’s study, both from the University and from other organisations. Please check the website for more information: https://www.southampton.ac.uk/courses/funding/postgraduate.page

Banking and Finance at University of Southampton - UCAS