| The award | How you will study | Study duration | Course start | Domestic course fees | International course fees |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MSc | Full-time | 12 months | find out | find out | find out |
Develop the skills and expertise to pursue a career in the banking and financial market industries.
About this course
Our Banking and Finance degree will:
You'll develop the skills and expertise to pursue a career in the banking and financial market industries. Worldwide growth in the financial services sector has increased the demand for professionals with specialist skills and competencies in banking and finance. This course is responsive to trends and issues in global financial services industries.
We have seen worldwide growth in the financial services sector. This has increased the demand for professionals with specialist skills and competencies in banking and finance. This course is responsive to trends and issues in global financial services industries.
What you'll learn
We will teach you how retail and investment banks function within financial markets. You'll also understand the role of other financial intermediaries.
You'll study and apply theoretical frameworks in economics and finance. The course will also encourage you to engage with contemporary debates on issues related to financial markets and institutions.
We will provide you with the opportunity to understand and critically analyse:
Advanced statistical software
Where possible you'll have access to advanced statistical software including:
Financial databases
You'll also have access to a number of financial databases including:
You'll use these for your empirical projects in applied econometrics as well as your final dissertation.
Your development
You'll develop relevant skills and a practical understanding of:
Professional accreditationCFA® Institute University Recognition Programe
Get ahead with your studies towards the CFA® examinations. We are part of CFA Institute's University Affiliation Program, which means that our courses incorporate at least 70% of the CFA Program Candidate Body of Knowledge™ (CBOK), promoting ethics based investment education for developing investment professionals.
As a student on this course, you would be entitled to apply for one of the CFA Institute's scholarships. The Student Scholarship waives the one-time CFA Program enrolment fee and reduces the exam registration fee, which includes access to the eBook curriculum.
Chartered Banker Institute
Benefit from our Chartered Banker Institute Centre of Excellence status. This course has a Chartered Banker pathway so you can achieve the Associated or full Member status of the Chartered Banker Institute.
Chartered Institute of Securities and Investments (CISI)
You have an opportunity to become a CISI member free of charge. Our partner status make sure you will be well prepared to sit the CISI Level 6 Financial Markets exam, as well as for your future career in investment and wealth management.You will also benefit from our status as a Chartered CISI Partner University. The CISI is a leading international professional body for securities, investment, wealth and financial planning.
Newcastle University Business School accreditation
Newcastle University Business School is accredited by the:
Only 1% of business schools worldwide hold this triple crown. Our accreditations reflect the investments we make for our students through providing a high quality teaching environment, innovative programming and active engagement with industry.
Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA)
Students who pass the exam in our module NBS8340: Introduction to Financial Reporting will be exempted from the CIMA examination in BA3: Fundamentals of Financial Accounting (part of CIMA Certificate in Business Accounting).
Our staff
This course builds on our established research strengths in finance and economics.
It is delivered by a mix of highly experienced and prominent academics. View profiles of the module leaders for this course:
Delivery
This master’s degree offers you a stimulating curriculum and a supportive teaching and learning environment.
Lectures
Guest lectures on the course complement the study of theoretical frameworks. These lectures:
Facilities
Newcastle University Business School is one of the largest Schools in the University. We have over 3,500 students representing over 83 nationalities. This valuable network extends beyond our current students to include:
The Business School is based in a building within the Newcastle Helix development – Newcastle's emerging business district.
Find out more about Newcastle University Business School.
See our course fees and funding webpage - https://www.ncl.ac.uk/postgraduate/courses/degrees/banking-finance-msc/#fees&funding
A 2:1 honours degree, or an international equivalent. You also need to show a firm grasp of:
If this is not evident from your transcripts, please use your personal statement to give details of your mathematical knowledge.
We will also consider your application on an individual basis if you have a 2:2 honours degree and substantial, relevant, professional experience.
International Students
To study this course you need to meet our Band 6 English Language requirements:
Direct Entry: IELTS 6.5 overall (with a minimum of 6.0 in all sub-skills)
If you have lower English Language scores, you may be accepted onto a pre-sessional English course.
Our typical English Language requirements are listed as IELTS scores but we also accept a wide range of English Language tests.
The equivalent academic qualifications that we accept are listed on our country pages.
Pre-sessional English Course Requirements
You can study a pre-sessional English course at our INTO Newcastle Centre.
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