MSc Money, Banking and Finance at University of Birmingham

Start your journey to a rewarding career within the ever-changing, dynamic world of finance by studying on our industry-focused MSc Money, Banking and Finance programme. Designed for those with a background in this field, this programme is a gateway to a thriving global career in economics, banking, and finance. Our focus is to deliver contemporary insights and hands-on practices that align with the rapidly evolving landscape of this industry.

Department: Accounting and Finance  |  Duration: 1 year full-time  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Intake: September 2027  |  Location: Birmingham, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

The course comprises of 180 credits, taught through a series of 20 credit modules and a 60 credit dissertation. Students will study four core modules and choose two optional modules. Modules include Topics in Money, Banking and Finance, Advanced Quantitative Methods for Data Analytics, Foundations of Security and Derivatives Analysis, International Finance and Trade.

Career pathways

Our MSc Money, Banking and Finance programme is designed to boost your employability prospects, allowing you to gain a greater understanding of the methodologies and techniques used in various economics, banking, and finance careers, helping you get ahead of the competition. You will develop valuable real-life experience in banking and finance by having access to industry-standard software such as Python, and dependent on which modules you choose, you could even have the opportunity to participate in trading simulations.

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