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MSc International Finance and Banking at University of Westminster

University of Westminster, United Kingdom

Programme overview

An MSc giving the practical and technical skills for work worldwide as a financial consultant, analyst, manager or venture capitalist, with a strong analytical focus on financial institutions and markets. Students train in the Financial Markets Suite using the Bloomberg platform with live and historical data.

Faculty: Westminster Business School  |  Department: Accounting and Finance  |  Duration: 1 year full-time  |  Intake: Full-time January 2027  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Location: London, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Core modules include Capstone Project, Financial Risk Management, Financial Statement Analysis and Valuation, Global Banking and Lending, Global Entrepreneurial Finance, International Financial Management and Wealth Management; options include Banking Technology, Behavioural Finance, Compliance and Banking Law, Financial Modelling and Sustainability in Finance with ESG.

Career pathways

Graduates pursue careers in banking, finance, insurance, investments, financial analysis, management, public administration and accountancy; graduates have joined Standard Chartered, Citibank, Societe Generale, Amazon and Banco Santander, and can progress to an MPhil/PhD.

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Application information

Entry requirements

A minimum of a lower second class honours degree (2:2); no specific degree subject is required, the primary requirement being aptitude and motivation to engage with new subject areas. Applicants may be accepted on professional qualifications or extensive work experience in global financial services. International applicants whose first language is not English need IELTS 6.5 overall with at least 6.0 in each component.

Domestic applicants: GBP 14,900 a year. Price per academic year; January 2027 entry Source

International applicants: GBP 18,000 a year. Price per academic year; January 2027 entry Source

Intake: January 2027

Duration: 1 year

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