Banking and Finance MSc at Brunel University of London

The Brunel Banking and Finance MSc is designed to give graduates the knowledge and advanced skills needed for careers in the complex and rapidly changing banking and financial services industry. Your studies will cover key subjects including financial economics, the economics of banking, international financial markets and quantitative methodology, as well as financial regulation at national and international levels and matters arising in private banking. Crucially, you’ll develop your problem-solving skills and ability to critically evaluate and deliver midterm and long-term strategic solutions.

Faculty: College of Arts, Law and Social Sciences  |  Department: Department of Economics, Finance and Accounting  |  Duration: 1 year full-time; 16 months full-time; 16 months full-time with placement; 20 months full-time with placement; 2 years full-time with placement; 28 months full-time with placement  |  Study mode: full-time; placement year option  |  Intake: January; September  |  Location: London, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Coursework for your banking and finance postgraduate degree consists of compulsory and optional modules, and a dissertation on a relevant topic of your choice. Compulsory modules include Data Analytics for Finance, Banking, Global Financial Markets, Finance Workshop, Bank Regulation and Macro Prudential Policy, Dissertation.

Career pathways

Our aim is to teach you ‘employable knowledge’, which can be applied to real-world situations giving you the skills you need to find the right role after you graduate. Therefore, you’ll be well prepared for work, especially if you undertake a work placement.

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