On this programme you will gain an in-depth knowledge of finance and banking, as well as risk management, elevating your skills in-line with increased workplace demand.
Duration
MSc: 1 year (full-time) or 2 years (part-time) plus optional year-long placement (FT only)
PGDip: 8 months (full-time)
PGCert: 4 months (full-time)
Number of Credits
MSc: 180 credits at Level 7
PGDip: 120 credits at Level 7
PGCert: 60 credits at Level 7
Start date
MSc and PG Certificate:
September 2023
PG Certificate:
January 2024
Degree Type
MSc/PGDip/PGCert
Modules
September 2023 intake
Your on-campus teaching will take place across a maximum of two days a week.
Why this course
Programme is designed to cover syllabi of relevant professional bodies including the Chartered Banker Institute (CBI), Chartered Financial Analysts (CFA) and Institute of Risk Management (IRM) which can help with career development, professional qualifications and networking opportunities.
Optional one-year work placement on the full-time MSc.
Strong employment prospects post-graduation as there is increasing demand for finance and banking professionals with risk management knowledge.
Flexible study options mean you can opt to work towards a PGCert or PGDip before committing to an MSc. This may suit those already working in the industry and looking to upskill.
Overview
This distinct new MSc programme provides an innovative and flexible approach allowing you to upskill or specialise in your career.
The addition of risk management to this programme makes this a unique degree which will prepare you for a number of roles in business and finance, including risk officer.
You can choose to complete the full masters programme, or a shorter PGCert or PGDip. The programme consists of the following pathways:
- PG Certificate Banking & Finance
- PG Certificate Risk Management
- PG Diploma Banking, Finance & Risk Management
- MSc in Banking, Finance & Risk Management
Pathways
MSc Banking, Finance and Risk Management
If you choose to do the full masters programme you will learn about international corporate finance, strategic investment and banking and wealth management. You will also complete modules looking at risk management and corporate governance, how to identify and manage risks and how to measure and monitor organisational resilience and sustainability.
On the MSc you will also develop practical research skills and undertake a consultancy project or research-based dissertation.
Banking and Finance pathway
On this pathway you will focus solely on international corporate finance, strategic investment and banking and wealth management.
Risk Management pathway
This pathway will cover risk management, corporate governance, and project risk appraisal. You will learn how to identify and manage risks and how to measure and monitor organisational resilience and sustainability.
Whichever pathway you choose, you will develop key skills in information searching, data collection, problem-solving, communications, and report-writing.
Modules will be assessed by coursework assignments and you will apply your knowledge to specific business contexts.
You will keep up-to-date with business and financial news, and current issues facing businesses and the financial services industry through case-studies and peer-to-peer debate.
Employability skills are embedded into the programme. For example, you will use learning logs to personalise your learning and become a reflective practitioner.
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Career options
The Banking and Finance pathways will prepare you to work in either corporate finance or in the financial services industry. Whereas the Risk Management pathways will help you secure work in business risk management, project management or hybrid roles.
These pathways combined will allow you to take on general management, hybrid or consultancy roles in a wide range of sectors.
On the MSc, the consultancy project will help prepare you for a career as a consultant, whilst the dissertation option allows you to explore a relevant topic of your choice in-depth and may lead to further research/study (i.e. a doctorate programme).
How our careers service supports you
Our careers team is available to support you from the start of your studies until after you graduate. We will help you build your CV, prepare for interviews, and meet and learn from successful graduates working at the top of their careers.
Application Info
How to apply
Postgraduate programmes
You can now apply for any programme for any entry point in 2023.
All postgraduate taught applications can be made via our online application form.
- Check our application deadlines
- View our entry requirements for postgraduate programmes
- View our general entry criteria and application FAQs below
If you need any help or advice with your application, or just want to ask us a question before you apply, please do not hesitate to contact us.
International students
Please note that most international applicants have to pay a deposit before securing their place.
- See our Finance pages for more details
Tuition fees and funding
September 2023 entry tuition fees
2023/24 entry funding
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