University of Chester · Queen's Park, England
Applies to applicants from: Pakistan · Sri Lanka · Bangladesh · and Ghana.
The University of Chester has temporarily paused recruitment for the January and May 2027 intakes for applicants from Pakistan, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, and Ghana.
The MSc Banking and Finance develops professional knowledge and practical skills for the banking and finance sector. It covers credit risk management, corporate governance and ethics, sustainability, quantitative techniques, investment banking, financial markets, securities and financial technology. The course combines academic theory with practical and technology-based learning. Students can also choose a Professional Placement or Professional Project year as a two-year route.
The details on this page have not yet been checked against the official course page by our team. Fees, intakes and requirements can change, so always confirm them on the official course page before you apply.
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2:2 honours degree or equivalent in any discipline. International applicants require a Bachelor's degree or equivalent meeting UK postgraduate standards. Relevant work experience may also be considered. Applications are assessed individually.
PG: Up to £2,250 £1,250 confirmed tuition fee discount Additional £1,000 Merit Scholarship for students with 65% or above UG: Up to £1,000 Merit Scholarship 75% required for Science subjects 80% required for Humanities subjects
The MSc consists of 180 credits. Core Modules: 1. Artificial Intelligence in Finance and Analytics — 40 credits Covers AI applications in finance, market analysis, algorithmic trading, risk management, wealth management and ethical considerations. 2. Corporate Governance and Risk — 40 credits Covers corporate governance, internal controls and financial, strategic, cyber, credit, currency, interest-rate and reputational risks. 3. Commercial and Investment Banking — 20 credits Covers commercial and investment banking, financial institutions, banking operations, risk management, regulation, supervision and fintech. 4. Research Methods for Accounting and Finance — 20 credits Covers research design, quantitative and qualitative methods, data analysis, research ethics and tools such as Power BI, SPSS, AMOS, Excel, Stata and NVivo. Final Project – choose one: 1. Dissertation for Accounting and Finance — 60 credits OR 2. New Business Development Proposal — 60 credits OR 3. Case Study in Context — 60 credits Total: 180 credits. Optional 2-Year Placement/Project Route Students choosing the two-year pathway undertake Advance Professional Practice (WB7102) as preparation and then, in Year 2, choose either: • Professional Placement — minimum 30 weeks / 1,000 work-based project hours • Professional Project — minimum 30 weeks / 1,000 work-based project hours The placement/project replaces the traditional dissertation option.
Details can change. Confirm fees, entry requirements and deadlines on the official course page before applying.