Banking and Finance MSc
Commercial banking. Credit management. Market analysis. Discover all this and more as you become a future leader in the world of banking and finance. You’ll graduate ready to explore a whole avenue of career opportunities.
Overview
| Course length: | 1 year full-time 2 years part-time |
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| Start dates: | September 2025 January 2026 September 2026 |
| Location: | Edge Hill University |
| Example offers: | 2:2 or above (or equivalent). No specific subjects required. View full entry criteria |
| Subject(s): | Business Management, Accounting and Finance |
| Faculty: | Arts and Sciences |
| Department: | Business School |
What is the psychology behind financial decisions? How can sustainable finance drive positive social outcomes? Which techniques do banking professionals use to manage risk?
As you dive deeper into the world of banking and finance, you will develop an understanding of complex economic, banking and finance theory, as well as the knowledge of key theoretical concepts in banking and finance. You will be able to apply your knowledge to the management of the risks faced by both domestic and financial institutions.
Tailor your degree through exploring a specific area of interest. You could analyse real-time financial data through our Bloomberg Suite, giving you the opportunity to see for yourself how the world of banking and finance works. Or you may choose to engage in business simulations through our business centre.
A range of disciplines are integrated in this degree, enabling you to be technically capable across multiple topics such as sustainable finance, financial reporting and investment management practices. Through a combination of theoretical and practical learning styles, we want to ensure you are recognised not only for your academic achievements but for your technical proficiency, preparing you for meaningful progression within your chosen field.
Course features
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International students can apply
What you'll study
Throughout this programme, you’ll develop the essential knowledge and technical skills needed to accelerate your career in the banking and finance sector.
We’ll provide you with an in-depth insight into the functioning of domestic and international banking systems and the chance to analyse the operation and strategy of modern banks. You’ll develop a clear understanding of international finance markets and apply investment management practices to real-time financial data using the Bloomberg Terminal. You’ll gain the necessary knowledge and skills needed to conduct accurate and transparent financial reporting and improve your understanding and competency in the field of credit and risk management. You’ll also delve into financial decision-making where you’ll get to grips with techniques used for financial analysis as well as exploring sustainable finance. Our Accounting and Finance Research module will equip you with the necessary knowledge and skills to undertake research as part of the Dissertation module.
By the end of the programme, you will have the confidence and competence to progress your career in the field of banking and finance.
How you'll study
Sessions are delivered via workshops, seminars and lectures.
How you'll be assessed
The course utilises a variety of summative assessment methods, such as academic critical essays, examinations, simulations, case studies, reports, group presentations and portfolios.
Who will be teaching you
All modules are delivered by experienced lecturers and professors who have research specialism and/or professional experience in their subject matter.
Where your course includes optional modules, these are to provide an element of choice within the course curriculum. The availability of optional modules may vary from year to year and will be subject to minimum student numbers being achieved. This means that the availability of specific optional modules cannot be guaranteed. Optional module selection may also be affected by timetabling requirements. Some restrictions on optional module choice or combinations of optional modules may apply.
Entry criteria
A degree equivalent to a UK lower second class (2:2) honours degree in any discipline.
A lower honours degree attainment may be admitted where you can provide evidence of experience and/or prior learning at the discretion of the department.
You may be invited to an interview.
Overseas qualifications will be assessed using ECCTIS (formerly NARIC) to ascertain comparability.
Please note, the above examples may differ from actual offers made. A combination of A Level and BTEC awards may also be accepted.
If you have a minimum of two A Levels (or equivalent), there is no maximum number of qualifications that we will accept UCAS points from. This includes additional qualifications such as Extended Project Qualification (EPQ), AS Levels that haven't been continued to A Level, and General Studies AS or A Level awards.
English language requirements
International students require IELTS 6.5, with a score no lower than 6.0 in each individual component, or an equivalent English language qualification.
If your current level of English is half a band, one band, or one-and-a-half bands lower, either overall or in one or two elements, you may want to consider our Pre-Sessional English course.
How to apply
There is an online application process for this course.
Please choose the application form for your preferred intake date and mode of study.
Apply for September 2025 Full-time
Apply for September 2025 Part-time
Application links for January 2026 entry will be added here when they are available.
Please see our international student pages for further information about how to apply as a prospective international student.
Should you accept an offer of a place to study with us and formally enrol as a student, you will be subject to the provisions of the regulations, rules, codes, conditions and policies which apply to our students. These are available at www.edgehill.ac.uk/studentterms.
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Facilities
A stunning £8million building provides impressive teaching and learning facilities for students in Edge Hill Business School.
The contemporary three-storey building offers a 100-seat lecture theatre and modern seminar and meeting rooms. There are also social learning areas which enc
ourages a more informal and interactive style of learning, in addition to an attractive roof garden and atrium.
Where you'll study
Finance
Tuition fees
UK Full-Time
£9,250
for the course
UK Part-Time
£51 per credit
for 180 credits
International
£17,000
for the course
EU/EEA and Swiss students who have settled or pre-settled status under the EU Settlement Scheme, as well as Irish nationals, may be eligible for the UK tuition fee rate.
Financial support
Please view the relevant Money Matters guide for comprehensive information about the financial support available to eligible UK students joining postgraduate courses at Edge Hill University.
EU/EEA and Swiss students who have settled or pre-settled status under the EU Settlement Scheme may be eligible to apply for financial support. Irish nationals can ordinarily apply to Student Universal Support Ireland (SUSI). If you are an EU student who does not have settled or pre-settled status, or are an international student from a non-EU country, please see our international student finance pages.
Your future career
A masters degree in banking and finance offers you extensive career opportunities in the financial sector. We provide you with careers support, offering guidance on application processes, assessment days and interview techniques. Our extra-curricular activities will help you to work towards membership of professional bodies, along with networking events and graduate fairs.
You could work in roles such as:
- Fund manager
- Risk analyst
- Banker
- Financial advisor
- Investment banker
