Academic IELTS of 6.5 overall with no element below 5.5
If you don't meet these entry requirements, our Pre-Masters programme can prepare you for the course.
Typical offer
We welcome applications from anyone with a good honours (or equivalent) in any relevant discipline.
If you do not have an honours degree, you will need to show us evidence that you know enough about the relevant subjects to understand the course materials. For example, you might have a professional qualification, training or work experience in a relevant field
The Banking and Finance MSc produces highly skilled, analytical and forward-thinking graduates who are ready to slot into specialised roles in the banking, financial services, finance and financial consultancy sectors. This is a demanding programme which has an outstanding pass rate.
The core modules on this course will show you how to manage assets, liquidity and risk; and how to analyse credit, interest, statements and rates. As well as learning about corporate finance and industry regulation.
You will also get the opportunity to work in Kingston Business School's Bloomberg trading room.
This course is suitable for students from a variety of academic backgrounds, including those with industry experience and those who do not have a bachelor's degree in economics, finance or accountancy. You can study the course part time, so you can apply your learning in the workplace straight away.
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This course is designed to demonstrate the links between theory and practice. Taught sessions use real life examples and case studies, while the assessments also expose you to real-life problems and solutions. Year 1 is made up of seven core modules, one optional module and a research project. Year 2, the Professional Placement Year, is optional and offers a full year of work experience.
Please note that this is an indicative list of modules and is not intended as a definitive list. Those listed here may also be a mixture of core and optional modules.
Pre-sessional English course
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Type of course |
Time |
Entry Requirement |
Fees |
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Extended |
6 April – 4 September |
Your IELTS Academic* scores are no more than 2.0 below your academic programme's English language entry requirements overall and / or in one or more skills: reading, writing, listening and / or speaking. |
£8400 |
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Long |
18 May – 4 September |
Your IELTS Academic* scores are no more than 1.5 below your academic programme's English language entry requirements overall and / or in one or more skills: reading, writing, listening and / or speaking. |
£6420 |
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Medium |
22 June – 4 September (Summer)
28 September – 11 December (Autumn) |
Your IELTS Academic* scores are no more than 1.0 below your academic programme's English language entry requirements overall and/or in one or more skills: reading, writing, listening and / or speaking. |
£4440 |
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Short |
27 July – 4 September
2 November – 11 December |
Your IELTS Academic* scores are no more 0.5 below your academic programme's English language entry requirements overall and/or in one or more skills: reading, writing, listening and or speaking. |
£2400 |
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Please note: Students with IELTS Academic* scores of below 4.0 overall or in individual skills are not eligible for our courses. |
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This course can help lead to careers in financial services, corporate finance, treasury or banking sectors.
Typical roles may include trader, financial analyst, investment banker, portfolio/fund manager and other banking positions.
Graduates have gone on to work for financial banks and government organisations, including: HSBC, Barclays Bank, Gulf International Bank, Royal Bank of Scotland, Macquarie Bank, Maldives Monetary Authority, World Bank Group, Crédit Agricole Corporate & Investment Bank, Deloitte and JPMorgan Chase.
Our alumni have also secured roles within national and international companies including Royal Mail, Otis Elevator Company, L'Oreal, Matalan, Bonmarche and Asda Stores Ltd.
Insurance_fee: £300(GBL)/year
