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MSc International Banking and Finance

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MSc International Banking and Finance
Middlesex University London

Course Overview

Intake

N/A

Duration

1 year

Course Description

The International Banking and Finance MSc at Middlesex University London is designed for those seeking to build a career in the fast-paced financial services and banking industry. Located near London's financial centre, the course provides a blend of theoretical and practical knowledge, focusing on areas such as financial regulation, risk management, corporate finance, and algorithm trading. Students develop advanced quantitative skills and gain proficiency in industry-standard software and databases, including Python, STATA, R, and Bloomberg. The programme is available as a one-year full-time course or a two-year part-time option, offering flexibility to balance study with other commitments. Through a combination of lectures, seminars, and practical lab sessions, students explore complex financial subjects and apply them to real-world scenarios. The curriculum culminates in either a dissertation research project or an applied professional project, allowing students to demonstrate their analytical and research capabilities. This course is ideal for graduates with a background in accounting, finance, economics, or quantitative subjects who wish to excel in modern banking systems and institutions.

Tuition Fee Details

Full-time UK students: £13,300. Part-time UK students: £88 per credit, or £44 per dissertation credit. International fees are £18,750 for full-time, with part-time rates of £125 per credit and £63 per dissertation credit. The university reserves the right to increase postgraduate tuition fees in line with changes to legislation, regulation and any government guidance or decisions. The tuition fees for part-time UK study are subject to annual review and the institution reserves the right to increase the fees each academic year by no more than the level of inflation.

Entry Requirements

Academic Requirements

UK qualifications

A 2.2 honours degree, ideally in a quantitatively focused subject such as accounting, finance, economics, mathematics, statistics, engineering, physics, computing or science.

Graduate-level professional qualifications.

English Language Requirements

Other

Applicants must meet the institution's English language requirements. Pre-sessional English courses are available for those who do not meet the minimum requirements.

Other Requirements

Other

Applications are welcome from those with relevant qualifications or work experience.

For more information about the General Entry Requirements please visit the institution page

Course Structure

Big Data and Financial Modelling

15 Credits

International Financial Markets

15 Credits

International Risk Management

15 Credits

Investment Analysis & Portfolio Management

30 Credits

Banking Regulations and Practice

30 Credits

Applied Econometrics

15 Credits

Frequently Asked Questions

Graduates may pursue roles in investment management, hedge fund management, equity, bond and foreign currency markets, corporate treasury management, and risk management. Specific roles include Investment Analyst, Fixed Income Trader, Quant Trader, Treasurer, and Credit Analyst.