MSc Banking and Finance at Edge Hill University

Programme overview

What is the psychology behind financial decisions? How can sustainable finance drive positive social outcomes? Which techniques do banking professionals use to manage risk?

Faculty: Arts and Sciences | Department: Business School | Duration: 1 year full-time; 2 years part-time | Study mode: full-time / part-time | Intake: September 2026; January 2027; September 2027 | Location: Ormskirk, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Throughout this programme, you’ll develop the essential knowledge and technical skills needed to accelerate your career in the banking and finance sector. We’ll provide you with an in-depth insight into the functioning of domestic and international banking systems and the chance to analyse the operation and strategy of modern banks. You’ll develop a clear understanding of international finance markets and apply investment management practices to real-time financial data using the Bloomberg Terminal. Compulsory modules include Accounting and Finance Research; Bank Operations and Strategy; Dissertation; Economics for Banking and Finance; Financial Decision Making; Financial Reporting; Market Analysis and Trading; Money, Credit and Risk Management; Sustainable Finance.

Career pathways

A masters degree in banking and finance offers you extensive career opportunities in the financial sector. We provide you with careers support, offering guidance on application processes, assessment days and interview techniques.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Example offer: 2:2 or above (or equivalent). No specific subjects required. Typical offer is a degree equivalent to a UK lower second class (2:2) honours degree in any discipline. A lower honours degree attainment may be admitted where you can provide evidence of experience and/or prior learning at the discretion of the department. Overseas qualifications will be assessed using ECCTIS (formerly NARIC) to ascertain comparability. English language requirements International students require IELTS 6.5, with a score no lower than 6.0 in each individual component, or an equivalent English language qualification.

Domestic applicants: GBP 9,550 for the whole programme (2026/27). UK Full-Time tuition fee for the whole course Source

International applicants: GBP 15,000 for the whole programme (2026/27). International tuition fee for the whole course Source

Intake: September 2026; January 2027; September 2027

Duration: 1 year full-time; 2 years part-time

Apply through the official page: https://www.edgehill.ac.uk/course/banking-and-finance/

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