Course summary
The MSc Global Central Banking and Financial Regulation is a part-time, online programme delivered in collaboration with the Bank of England. Postgraduate (PG) Award, PG Certificate and PG Diploma qualification options are also available. The WBS website offers further information on this course. Built with banking, finance and professional services industry professionals in mind, this specialised programme has been designed to introduce the latest evidence led and practice informed financial regulation and monetary policy. Skills from this degree Expertise: The modular structure of the programme allows you to study and focus on an individual module topic and to return to build up to a higher award and further expertise at a later date Better ‘on the job’ performance: Continuing to work while studying allows you the opportunity to make theory accessible and relevant, applying it to your day-to-day work and reflecting upon the practicalities of the real world Evidence your knowledge: Completion of this programme provides evidence of your professional learning while providing new skills and insights through cutting-edge research and the latest thought-leadership in financial regulation Best practice: You will bring back to your organisation many proven tools, ideas and best practice, as well as being able to apply your new knowledge with a greater awareness of the wider operating environment Global network: Benefit from being part of a global cohort, allowing you to develop your professional network and understand different cultures and work practices. This information is applicable for 2025 entry. Given the interval between the publication of courses and enrolment, some of the information may change. It is important to check our website before you apply.
Modules
Core Modules This programme consists of six modules (from a choice of eight) of equal weighting and a Research Methods and Dissertation module. Upon successful completion of a single 20-credit module, you will be awarded a Postgraduate Award. From this, you may wish to build up to a higher qualification level such as a Postgraduate Certificate (on completion of three 20-credit modules), a Postgraduate Diploma (on completion of six 20-credit modules) or a full MSc.
- Research Methods and Dissertation (MSc option only).
- Behavioural Finance
- Big Data
- Camparative Central Banking
- Financial Conduct, Leadership and Ethics
- Financial Markets and Financial Risk Management
- Financial Regulation and Supervision
- Money, Banks and Macroeconomics
Assessment method
Your learning will be assessed through a variety of methods. These may include online timed assessments, and individual written assignments or reports.
Entry requirements
Minimum requirements Candidates must possess previous relevant work experience within the banking and financial regulation sector. 2:1 undergraduate degree (or equivalent) in a related subject or possess demonstrable experience of working in banking and financial regulation at a level sufficient with the requirements of the course. English language requirements You can find out more about our English language requirementsLink opens in a new window. This course requires the following: Band B IELTS 7.0 - all four language components have to be scored 6.0+, with maximum of two components at lowest level 6.0 or 6.5. International qualifications We welcome applications from students with other internationally recognised qualifications.
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
No additional fees or cost information has been supplied for this course, please contact the provider directly.
Provider information
University of Warwick
Coventry
CV4 7AL