Banking and Finance 12 months Postgraduate Programme By University of Southampton |TopUniversities
Programme Duration

12 monthsProgramme duration

Application Deadline

26 Aug, 2026Application Deadline

Main Subject Area

FinanceMain Subject Area

Programme overview

Main Subject

Finance

Degree

MSc

Study Level

Masters

Study Mode

On Campus

About this course The dynamic world of banks, stock markets, and financial companies is a complex ecosystem driven by technology, international economic factors, and evolving regulatory pressures. In an era of rapid financial innovation Southampton’s MSc Banking and Finance programme is designed to form skilled professionals who can navigate complex banking systems and financial markets. Learn through interactive lectures, case studies, and group discussions, gaining insights into the relationship between finance, banking, and the global economy. Key featuresof this course • Special modules in money, banking and digital banking, exploring the most recent transformations from new technologies, such as fintech, green banking and e-finance. • Hands-on experience with tools like Stata and python to prepare you for the use of quantitative analysis and machine learning tools. • Accredited by GARP, offering you scholarship opportunities to pursue their professional certification. • Taught by academics with industry expertise • Access to a global alumni network in prestigious organisations Your future career Specialise in areas like investment analysis, and financial risk management. Graduates pursue careers in banking, insurance, financial consulting, and other types of firms in the finance sector, supported by strong industry connections.

Programme overview

Main Subject

Finance

Degree

MSc

Study Level

Masters

Study Mode

On Campus

About this course The dynamic world of banks, stock markets, and financial companies is a complex ecosystem driven by technology, international economic factors, and evolving regulatory pressures. In an era of rapid financial innovation Southampton’s MSc Banking and Finance programme is designed to form skilled professionals who can navigate complex banking systems and financial markets. Learn through interactive lectures, case studies, and group discussions, gaining insights into the relationship between finance, banking, and the global economy. Key featuresof this course • Special modules in money, banking and digital banking, exploring the most recent transformations from new technologies, such as fintech, green banking and e-finance. • Hands-on experience with tools like Stata and python to prepare you for the use of quantitative analysis and machine learning tools. • Accredited by GARP, offering you scholarship opportunities to pursue their professional certification. • Taught by academics with industry expertise • Access to a global alumni network in prestigious organisations Your future career Specialise in areas like investment analysis, and financial risk management. Graduates pursue careers in banking, insurance, financial consulting, and other types of firms in the finance sector, supported by strong industry connections.

Admission Requirements

120+
92+
6.5+
67+
You'll need a 2.1 degree in a subject which has quantitative study such as accounting, economics, finance, maths, management, engineering or similar. Please check our website for subjects that are not accepted. Applicants with relevant work experience are encouraged to apply. If English is not your first language, you will need to demonstrate your English ability by meeting our Band C requirements: IELTS 6.5 overall, with a minimum of 6.0 in all components. For information on other accepted English language tests, please see our website.

26 Aug 2026
1 Year
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