Banking and Finance

Kingston University
Postgraduate MSc Full-time 1 Year

About this course

Reasons to choose Kingston

  • This course is accredited by the ACT and offers exemptions from its professional exams.

  • Kingston is one of the few UK universities with a Bloomberg trading room. It also has specialist databases, such as Thomson Reuters, Bloomberg, and Fame.

  • This course is taught by research active staff and provides cutting-edge knowledge regarding the latest developments in the accounting and finance sector.

    About this course

    This course is ideal if you aspire to a career in the banking sector, within roles of asset management, financial risk management and corporate banking. The course has been developed in consultation with professionals at RBS Capital Markets, Commerzbank AG, Standard Chartered Bank and NatWest Bank. You will learn how to manage assets, liquidity and risk, how to analyse credit, interest, statements and rates, and study corporate finance and industry regulation. You will cover much of the Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) credential, helping prepare you for its professional examination. You may also apply for Bloomberg certification, which can be a huge advantage in the job market.

    Example modules

  • Bank Operations and Strategy

  • International Finance

  • Bank Financial Risk Management

    For a full list of modules please visit the Kingston University course webpage.

    Career opportunities

    You will be ready for careers in banking, investment, financial services and for paths in finance and financial management. Roles include risk officers, compliance officers and analysts.

  • Study Options

    This course is available in 2 study options:

    Full-time Shown above

    Duration: 1 Year

    Qualification: MSc

    Location: Kingston upon Thames

    Full-time with year in industry

    Duration: 2 Years

    Qualification: MSc

    Location: Kingston upon Thames

    Course Details

    Qualification
    MSc
    Study Mode
    Full-time
    Duration
    1 Year
    Start Date
    2025
    Academic Year
    2025
    Campus / Location
    Kingston upon Thames
    Scheme
    Postgraduate