MSc in Finance with Banking
Content and structure
Course timeline
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21 September 2020 - 27 September 2020
Induction
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28 September 2020 - 11 December 2020
Semester one
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1 February 2021 - 26 March 2021
Semester two
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June 2021 - September 2021
Dissertation / Practice Track
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December 2021
Graduation
Please note that units and course information below refers to the 2019/20 academic year. 2020/21 content is likely to be similar but is subject to change.
Semester one: taught units
Compulsory units
You will take these units:
Optional units
You will select two of these units:
Semester two: taught units
Compulsory units
You will take these units:
Optional units
You will select two of these units:
- International finance
- Risk management
- Financial statement analysis and company valuation
- Contemporary finance issues
- New venture financing
- Behavioural finance
Summer: Dissertation or Practice Track
You will finish the course by choosing one of these two options:
Dissertation Track
You will produce a unique piece of research using techniques learned throughout the year.
Read more about the dissertation.
Practice Track
You will work with one of our partner organisations to solve a real business challenge. In teams, you will apply what you have learned and present your work to the company.
Practice Track: MSc students' view
Detailed course information
Teaching and learning
You’ll learn from academics who are experts in the field of finance and banking. Your learning experience will be enriched by the research activities and collaborations of academic staff.
We will also offer a wide range of opportunities for personal development. These will be delivered by specialists in our Careers Service, Academic Skills Centre and Library, or in partnership with the Students’ Union.
All units are taught on campus.
You will experience a variety of teaching methods including:
- lectures
- seminars
- tutorials
- project work
- presentations
Methods of assessment
Units are assessed by a combination of formal examinations and coursework
Additional costs
As well as the cost of books, you will also need to cover the cost of photocopying, printing and binding. You should budget at least £100 for this.
Some courses involve visits away from the University campus, and you may be required to pay some or all of the costs of travel, accommodation and subsistence for such trips.
This course is regulated by the Office for Students.