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Find out moreMSc Banking and Finance
Key details
- Attendance
- Full Time
- Award
- Degree of Master of Science
- Course Length
- 1 year
- Course Start Date
- January 2028
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Why MSc Banking and Finance at UEA?
Build advanced analytical skills and professional insight for modern banking and global financial markets. Study in a research-active finance group while gaining hands-on experience with industry-standard financial tools.
Why choose UEA
- Hands‑on analytics: Use platforms like Bloomberg and LSEG Workspace to develop essential skills
- Career‑focused: Gain real-world knowledge mapped to industry expectations and professional standards
- Flexible pathways: Shape your degree to your professional ambitions.
What is MSc Banking and Finance?
Develop a strong understanding of banking, financial markets, and the tools that drive the global financial system. You'll explore how financial institutions manage risk, allocate capital, and respond to changing economic conditions.
You'll gain practical experience analysing real market data using industry platforms such as Bloomberg and LSEG Workspace. You'll also deepen your understanding of corporate finance, investment analysis, and the regulatory frameworks shaping modern banking.
The course builds your ability to evaluate financial decisions, interpret market signals, and assess risk in commercial and investment contexts. You'll graduate with strong analytical skills and the professional awareness needed for roles across banking, financial services, and regulation.
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Accreditations
Our MSc in Banking and Finance is designed to meet the highest professional standards and connects learning directly with banking and financial industry practice. We’re proud to be an educational partner of the Chartered Institute for Securities & Investment (CISI), the Chartered Insurance Institute (CII), and the CQF Institute – awarding body for the Certificate in Quantitative Finance (CQF). Through these partnerships, you’ll gain access to specialist resources, professional insights, and pathways to globally recognised finance qualifications – preparing you for success in banking, investment, and financial services worldwide.
Careers
Career Pathways
With a degree in MSc Banking and Finance, you could launch a career as a:
- Commercial Banking Analyst: Support lending decisions, client relationships, and business banking services
- Investment Operations Associate: Help manage investment processes, transactions, and financial reporting
- Risk and Compliance Officer: Monitor risks and ensure organisations meet regulatory requirements
- Credit Analyst: Assess financial information to evaluate lending and investment decisions
- ESG and Sustainable Finance Analyst: Analyse environmental, social, and governance factors to support sustainable investment strategies
Career Support
You can apply each year for scholarships or discounted rates for CISI, CII, and CQF’s finance professional certifications. Through our FinTech Lab, you’ll also gain Bloomberg qualifications at no extra cost, including Bloomberg Market Concepts and ESG certificates. The course also provides ongoing career support through personal adviser sessions, Employability and Professional Skills Weeks, Career Central events, and networking opportunities. You'll have the chance to connect with industry professionals and organisations, including the Financial Industry Group and CISI, helping you build valuable contacts and career insight.
After the Course
You’ll graduate with the analytical, financial, and decision-making skills sought by employers across the financial services sector. Your understanding of ethical and responsible finance will help you stand out in a rapidly evolving industry. The course prepares you for careers in commercial and investment banking, financial consultancy, compliance, and risk management. With flexible study options, you can tailor your learning to your career goals and the changing demands of global financial institutions. You’ll also benefit from ongoing support from Career Central and have a strong foundation for further academic or professional study.
Study and Modules
Structure
In the autumn semester, you'll explore the foundations of financial decision-making alongside the broader responsibilities of financial institutions and businesses. You'll examine how firms manage capital and how governance, innovation, and sustainability shape financial strategy. This semester encourages the development of core analytical skills, ethical awareness, and a critical understanding of how corporations operate and their responsibilities toward sustainable and ethical practices. You'll also consider how financial decision-making interacts with wider economic systems and regulatory environments at both domestic and international levels. Optional pathways allow you to explore emerging technologies, taxation, strategic business management, and marketing, depending on your interests.
In the spring semester, your focus will shift to banking operations and financial data analysis. You'll engage with real-world financial datasets and learn how to interpret market dynamics and banking performance using quantitative tools. This semester supports the development of technical competencies in modelling, forecasting, and financial services management. You'll also continue building professional experience through industry-standard financial platforms and curriculum aligned with global certification frameworks. Optional modules offer opportunities to explore foreign exchange markets, corporate reporting, and digital business strategy, helping you tailor your learning to specific career goals.
In the summer semester, you'll apply your learning in a context that reflects your academic and professional interests. All students complete a core module in investment and risk management. While many Master’s programmes focus solely on independent study during this period, our MSc Banking and Finance offers a flexible structure: you can choose to complete a dissertation, undertake an industry-focused project (subject to availability), or study two specialised taught modules. This flexible structure allows you to pursue academic research, gain practical experience, or deepen your understanding of how organisations address sustainability, apply project management tools and techniques, and navigate the strategic and operational challenges in the global business environment.
Compulsory Modules
Optional A Modules
(Credits: 20)Optional B Modules
(Credits: 40)Optional A Modules
(Credits: 20)Optional B Modules
(Credits: 0)Important Information
Whilst the University will make every effort to offer the modules listed, changes may sometimes be made arising from the annual monitoring, review and update of modules. Where this activity leads to significant (but not minor) changes to programmes and their constituent modules, the University will endeavour to consult with students and others. It is also possible that the University may not be able to offer a module for reasons outside of its control, such as the illness of a member of staff. In some cases optional modules can have limited places available and so you may be asked to make additional module choices in the event you do not gain a place on your first choice. Where this is the case, the University will inform students.
Teaching and Learning, and Assessment
Teaching and Learning
You'll learn through lectures, seminars, workshops, and applied sessions that develop your understanding of banking operations and financial systems. Interactive learning includes access to Bloomberg Terminals, where you'll work with live market data and industry‑standard analytical tools.
Teaching draws on industry practice and academic insight, encouraging critical thinking about financial decision‑making, regulation, and responsible business. You'll work independently and in teams, developing leadership, communication, and problem‑solving skills for a global financial environment. Class sizes typically range from 20 to 40 students, with smaller specialised modules providing tailored support and interaction. You can also join the UEA Finance and Investment Society, gaining practical experience through peer learning, networking, and student‑led fund management.
Assessment
Assessment on the MSc Banking and Finance programme reflects both professional practice and academic depth. You'll be assessed through written coursework, analytical reports, formal examinations and practical assignments involving financial data and banking decision-making scenarios. These methods are designed to develop your ability to apply theoretical concepts to real-world financial and regulatory challenges and communicate your analysis effectively. You'll receive formative feedback in most modules to support improvement before final assessments, with summative feedback provided in line with university guidelines. There are no formal placements, but students undertaking an industry-focused project may gain valuable experience and insight into professional practice.
Entry Requirements
- This course is open to
UK and International fee-paying students. Choose UK or International above to see relevant information. The entry point is in September each year.
- Typical UK Entry Requirements
Degree classification
Bachelors degree - 2.2
Degree Subject
Any subject area.
Please note that if you have studied business before at undergraduate or postgraduate level, we recommend you check the modules carefully to make sure that this course is right for you.
- Admissions Policy
Our Admissions Policy applies to the admissions of all postgraduate applicants.
- This course is open to
UK and International fee-paying students. Choose UK or International above to see relevant information. The entry point is in September each year.
- Typical International Entry Requirements
Degree classification
UK Bachelors degree - 2.2
Degree Subject
Any subject area.
Please note that if you have studied business before at undergraduate or postgraduate level, we recommend you check the modules carefully to make sure that this course is right for you.
- English Foreign Language
Applications from students whose first language is not English are welcome. We require evidence of proficiency in English (including writing, speaking, listening and reading):
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IELTS: 6.0 overall (minimum 5.5 in each component).
We also accept a number of other English language tests. Review our English Language Equivalencies(opens in a new window) for a list of example qualifications that we may accept to meet this requirement.
Test dates should be within two years of the course start date.
If you do not meet the English language requirements for this course, our UEA International Study Centre(opens in a new window) offers a variety of English language programmes which are designed to help you develop the required English skills.
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- UEA International Study Centre
If you do not meet the academic requirements for this course, you may be able to study the International Pre-Masters programme offered by our partner UEA International Study Centre. This programme guarantees progression to selected Master's degrees if students achieve the appropriate grade. For more details, please click here:
International Pre-Masters in Business, Economics and Social Sciences (opens in a new window)
- Admissions Policy
Our Admissions Policy applies to the admissions of all postgraduate applicants.
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Fees and Funding
Tuition fees for the Academic Year 2027/28 are:
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UK Students: £15,250
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International Students: £27,000
We estimate living expenses at £1,171 per month.
If you choose to take this course with a placement year, your tuition fees for the first year will be as shown above. An additional fee of £3,500 will apply for the placement year (see our FAQs page for further details).
Further Information on tuition fees can be found here(opens in a new window).
Course Related Costs
Please see Additional Course Fees for details of course-related costs.
How to Apply
Applications for Postgraduate Taught programmes at the University of East Anglia should be made directly to the University.
To apply please use our online application form(opens in a new window).
Further information
If you would like to discuss your individual circumstances prior to applying, please do contact us:
Postgraduate Admissions Office
Tel: +44 (0)1603 591515
Email: admissions@uea.ac.uk(opens in a new window)
International candidates are also encouraged to access the International Students(opens in a new window) section of our website.