MSc Banking and Finance at Kingston University

Programme overview

Guide the future of the economy with Kingston University’s MSc in Banking and Finance. This course will give you the skills and knowledge needed for a successful career in the banking sector. Previous graduates have progressed to roles in managing banks’ assets and risks.

Faculty: Kingston Business School | Department: Department of Accounting, Finance and Informatics | Duration: 1 year full time / 2 years full time including professional placement | Study mode: full-time (optional professional placement year) | Intake: January 2027, September 2027 | Location: Kingston upon Thames, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

This course is designed to demonstrate the links between theory and practice. Taught sessions use real life examples and case studies, while the assessments also expose you to real-life problems and solutions. Year 1 - core modules: Bank Operations and Regulation, Portfolio Theory and Investment Banking, Financial Modelling and Data Analytics, Financial Statement Analysis, Bank Financial Risk Management, Dissertation and Research Methods; optional modules (choose one): International Money and Finance, Risk Financing, Blockchain FinTech Applications. Year 2 (optional) - core modules: Professional Placement.

Career pathways

You’ll complete this course fully-equipped for a career in investment banking, commercial banking, retail banking or asset and liquidity management. Potential roles include risk officer, compliance officer and financial underwriter.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Typical offer: The typical offer for this course is a 2:2 or higher in an honours degree in a relevant discipline. We also accept equivalent qualifications. If you do not have an honours degree, you’ll need to show evidence that you know enough about the relevant subjects to understand the course materials. English language: Academic IELTS of 6.5 overall with no element below 6.0.

Domestic applicants: GBP 13,600 a year (2027/28). Home (UK) full-time annual tuition fee Source

International applicants: GBP 22,900 a year (2027/28). International full-time annual tuition fee Source

Intake: January 2027, September 2027

Duration: 1 year full time / 2 years full time including professional placement

Apply through the official page: https://osis.kingston.ac.uk/urd/sits.urd/run/siw_ipp_lgn.login?process=siw_ipp_app&code1=PFBAF1BAF01FD01&code2=0201

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