MSc Banking and Finance at University of Leeds

Programme overview

This CBI-accredited Masters covers modern banking and cross-border financial systems, including how banks operate, manage risk and interact with global financial institutions. It develops skills in financial modelling, data-driven analysis and research methods.

Department: Leeds University Business School | Duration: 12 months full-time | Intake: September 2027 | Study mode: full-time | Location: Leeds, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Compulsory modules include Quantitative Methods, Corporate Finance, Applied Finance, Commercial Banking, International Banking and Finance, and an Accounting and Finance Dissertation. Optional modules include Portfolio Risk Management, Forensic Accounting and Finance, Python Programming for Finance and Security Investment Analysis.

Career pathways

Typical roles include corporate banking officer, credit analyst, equity or debt capital markets specialist, M&A associate, trade finance analyst, and regional finance or global treasury manager.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Bachelor degree with a 2:1 (hons) in a related subject such as accounting, finance or mathematics, and normally a background in economics. IELTS 6.5 overall with no less than 6.0 in any component for international applicants.

Domestic applicants: GBP 19,500 for the whole programme (2027/28 entry). Total course fee (full-time) Source

International applicants: GBP 36,600 for the whole programme (2027/28 entry). Total course fee (full-time) Source

Intake: September 2027

Duration: 12 months full-time

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