MSc Money, Banking and Finance at Lancaster University

Programme overview

Our MSc Money, Banking and Finance provides essential grounding for those aspiring to pursue analyst and decision-making roles in corporate and commercial banking, or in government and regulatory agencies. The programme’s curriculum blends theoretical foundations with practical applications relevant to today’s dynamic financial landscape. You will develop your professional skills in areas that include financial data platforms, professional conduct and ethics in banking, and the latest thinking in banking regulation and financial stability.

Faculty: Lancaster University Management School | Department: Economics | Duration: Full time 1 year | Study mode: full-time | Location: Lancaster, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Core modules: Economics for Money, Banking, and Finance, Foundations of Finance, Applied Econometrics, Behavioural Finance, Data Analysis Using Python, International Money and Banking, Professional Skills Development.

Career pathways

Graduates of the programme are well-positioned to secure roles in prominent private-sector banks and consultancies and supervisory financial institutions such as central banks. The programme’s combination of theoretical knowledge and practical skills will equip you to excel in numerous financial contexts.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Academic requirements: 2:2 Hons degree (UK or equivalent) in Economics, Finance, Accounting or other business-related subject. Graduates in non-business subjects with a good quantitative background will also be considered and encouraged to apply. We are looking for marks consistently at 2:2 level throughout your undergraduate studies. English language requirements: We require an IELTS (Academic) Test with an overall score of at least 6.5, and a minimum of 6.0 in each element of the test.

Domestic applicants: GBP 16,800 a year (2027/28). Full-time rate (per year) Source

International applicants: GBP 30,900 a year (2027/28). Full-time rate (per year) Source

Duration: Full time 1 year

Apply through the official page: https://www.lancaster.ac.uk/study/postgraduate/applying-for-postgraduate-study/

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