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MSc Banking and Finance at University of Southampton

University of Southampton, United Kingdom

Programme overview

Help businesses to manage economic change on this master’s degree in Banking and Finance Studies. You’ll gain expert knowledge of the relationship between banking, finance and the wider economy, including the latest developments in Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Financial Technologies (FinTech), and how they are redefining financial services. When you graduate, you'll be well prepared for success in the global job market.

Faculty: Social Sciences  |  Department: Business, accounting, finance and marketing  |  Duration: 1 year full-time  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Intake: September 2027  |  Location: Southampton, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Your studies will run for a full 12 months, from September to the following September. Your first 9 months cover taught modules and exams. This is followed by a 3 month period working on your dissertation.

Career pathways

Graduates commonly work in sectors including accountancy, banking, business, education, finance, government agencies, public sector, think tanks. Careers directly related to the course include accountant, actuary, business analyst, compliance officer, forensic accountant, financial analyst, financial advisor, financial manager.

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Entry requirements

Typical offer: 2:2 degree. Language Studies – degrees that focus on learning a language or how to translate, such as 'Business English', 'Applied English', or 'Translation', are not acceptable. However, this restriction does not apply to ‘English’ and ‘English literature’ degrees of the kind taught in the UK. Art/Design/Vocational Studies – degrees that focus on learning a particular form of art, craft or vocation. IELTS 6.5 overall with at least 6.0 in each component.

Domestic applicants: GBP 18,700 a year. UK (home) students, tuition for a year of study on the September 2027 entry course page Source

International applicants: GBP 37,000 a year. EU and international students, tuition for a year of study on the September 2027 entry course page Source

Intake: September 2027

Duration: 1 year full-time

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