MSc Global Banking and Finance at University of Bristol

Programme overview

What is the Global Banking and Finance MSc? The Global Banking and Finance MSc is a one-year master's that develops expertise in banking, financial markets and the global financial system. Build knowledge of banking, asset pricing, risk management and financial analysis through quantitative and analytical approaches.

What you will study

Core and specialist options: You will start by building core knowledge in financial economics, covering asset pricing, banking systems, financial regulation and quantitative methods for financial analysis, studying core units in: Asset Pricing Microeconomics of Banking Quantitative Methods for Finance Principles of Financial Intermediation Banking Regulation and Financial Stability. You'll then tailor your studies by exploring areas like risk management, investment analysis, regulation and sustainable finance. Examine how financial systems are changing in response to technology, sustainability challenges and global markets, by choosing from optional units that may include: Financial Modelling Derivatives Financial Technology Green and Sustainable Finance.

Career pathways

The Global Banking and Finance MSc prepares you for careers in banking, financial institutions, regulatory bodies and the wider financial services sector. Work with industry-relevant datasets, econometric methods and digital analytical tools to develop the technical expertise employers seek.

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Application information

Entry requirements

You will typically need an upper second-class honours degree or an international equivalent in a quantitative subject (whether as a single, joint, or combined honours degree) such as: Accounting and Finance Actuarial Sciences Computer Science Data Science Economics Engineering Finance International Economics and Trade Maths Physics Commerce (with specialism in Accounting/Finance/A&F/Economics). If your degree subject is not listed above, you will typically need an upper second-class honours degree, or international equivalent, with three units of mathematics with 60% or above (or an international equivalent), from the units in the Maths qualification requirements list below. English language: profile level B.

Domestic applicants: GBP 20,000 a year (2027/28). full-time per year; 2027 entry, subject to annual review. Source

International applicants: GBP 39,000 a year (2027/28). full-time per year; 2027 entry, subject to annual review. Source

Intake: September 2027

Duration: One year full-time

Apply through the official page: https://www.bristol.ac.uk/study/postgraduate/apply/start-application/

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