The banking and finance industry is constantly evolving, presenting new challenges and opportunities. This MSc programme prepares you for a career in this dynamic sector by providing advanced knowledge of financial services. You will gain a deep understanding of current developments, their implications, and how to address real business problems. The curriculum is designed to equip you with essential skills for banking and finance professionals, with opportunities to tailor your learning through optional modules. You'll be taught by academics with extensive research and industry experience, and benefit from access to industry-standard databases. Surrey Business School is known for its world-class teaching, research, focus on enterprise, and strong career support.
The MSc Banking and Finance programme is structured to provide practical knowledge and skills applicable to real-world scenarios. Your studies will cover core areas like banking principles, risk management, portfolio management, ethics, and quantitative methods. You will develop data management skills and learn to apply analytical techniques to solve financial problems. The programme culminates in a dissertation on a banking-related issue, with mentorship to guide your career development. Teaching is research-led and interactive, enhancing subject knowledge, transferable skills, and professional competencies. You will have access to Moody's Analytics BankFocus, a comprehensive global database for banking research.
Specific country-based academic equivalencies may apply. Please refer to the university's international entry requirements for details.
Fees are subject to change.
Accredited by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB).
A 2:2 minimum undergraduate degree is typically required. Specific country-based academic equivalencies may also apply, so please check the university's international entry requirements.
The tuition fee for international students is £25,900 per year. Please note that fees are subject to change.
The programme has intake dates in September 2026 and February 2027.
Core areas include principles of banking, risk management, portfolio management, ethics, and quantitative methods. You will also develop data management skills and have opportunities to tailor your learning through optional modules.
Graduates are prepared for roles in various financial firms, institutions, central banks, and corporations, with the programme designed for employability in the financial sector.
Funding may be available, with details on scholarship amounts and how to obtain them found in the fees and funding section of the university's website.