MSc Finance and Banking at University of Westminster

Programme overview

The Finance and Banking MSc combines core finance knowledge with a focus on how banking works in practice and how it is changing through AI, financial technology and data. Students study in central London with access to two Bloomberg Financial Markets Labs at the Marylebone campus.

Faculty: Westminster Business School | Duration: 1 year full-time | Intake: September 2027 | Study mode: full-time | Location: London, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Modules include Financial Markets and Institutions, Financial Modelling, Global Banking and Lending, International Risk Management, Sustainability in Finance with ESG, Wealth Management, Banking Technology, Compliance and Banking Law and a Capstone Project.

Career pathways

Graduates prepare for careers in banking, investment management, risk management, financial consultancy and wealth management. Roles include banking associate, compliance analyst, financial analyst, investment analyst and treasury analyst.

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Application information

Entry requirements

A minimum of a lower second class honours degree (2:2). No degree subject is specified; the primary requirement is aptitude and motivation. Applicants may be accepted on professional qualifications or extensive work experience in global financial services. Applicants whose first language is not English need IELTS 6.5 overall with a minimum of 6.0 in each component.

Domestic applicants: GBP 15,470 a year (2027/28). UK fee per academic year, full-time Source

International applicants: GBP 18,685 a year (2027/28). International fee per academic year, full-time Source

Intake: September 2027

Duration: 1 year

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