Banking and Finance

University of St Andrews
Postgraduate MSc Full-time 12 Months Accounting and financeEconomicsFinance

About this course

Gain the skills and knowledge needed for specialist roles in banking and wider financial services sector, as well as the exposure to contemporary global issues and research in banking and finance.

The MSc Banking and Finance programme is accredited by the Chartered Banker Institute and can lead to Chartered Banker Status.

The Masters in Banking and Finance is a one-year taught programme run by the School of Management.

Highlights

  • The course provides an in-depth study of the theory and practice of modern banking and finance.

  • The Centre for Responsible Banking and Finance (CRBF) exposes students to the research and work of eminent academics and business executives.  

  • This programme opens a wide range of new and exciting career opportunities as many financial firms and government agencies require an in-depth knowledge of the functioning of financial markets and institutions.

  • The MSc Banking and Finance is accredited by the Chartered Banker Institute. Students who successfully complete this programme will achieve Chartered Banker Status. To obtain this status, students are required to choose MN5608 'Risk Management' and MN5604 'Financial Systems' as their optional modules.
  • Career Prospects

    Graduates from this course typically go into the following occupations:

    1131 Financial managers and directors
    4124 Finance officers
    2421 Chartered and certified accountants
    3534 Financial accounts managers
    3531 Brokers
    2433 Actuaries, economists and statisticians

    Course Details

    Qualification
    MSc
    Study Mode
    Full-time
    Duration
    12 Months
    Start Date
    2025
    Academic Year
    2025
    Campus / Location
    St Andrews
    Scheme
    Postgraduate
    Subjects
    Accounting and finance, Economics, Finance