Banking and Finance - MSc

The financial services is arguably the global economy’s most important influential sectors with banks considered to be the life-blood of the modern economy and there is a strong demand for professionals with advanced analytical and technical skills. Taking advantage of our Bloomberg Finance Lab, our new hands-on MSc Banking and Finance focuses on the business practices, banking client relations, professional and computing skills required to succeed in banking and finance in a digital age. This course is accredited by The Chartered Banker Institute, upon completion you will receive Associate Chartered Banker status.

Month of entry

  • September, January

Mode of study

  • Full time, Part time

Location

Subject area

  • Business and Management

Fees for 2023/24 academic year

  • UK - Full time £11,500 per year. Part time £6,400 per year.
    International - £19,900 per year.

Duration of study

  • 1 year / up to 20 months with entrepreneurship or placement pathway. 2 years part-time / up to 24 to 36 months depending on pathway.

Please note: this course is no longer accepting applications from international students for September 2023 entry

This course is open for January 2024 entry for UK and International students

Why study Banking and Finance at Keele University?

Keele is ranked 3rd in the UK for business by the Postgraduate Taught Experience Survey (PTES 2019).
This course is accredited by The Chartered Banker Institute, upon successful completion you will receive Associate Chartered Banker status.
Access to our Bloomberg Suite with all its economic, financial and business real-time data, world news, analyses and reports from the world’s biggest financial organisations.
Gain substantial practical experience through a consultancy project or work placement.
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Accreditation and Professional Practice

Banking and Finance MSc is accredited by The Chartered Banker Institute, upon completion you will receive Associate Chartered Banker status.

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Innovative Postgraduate Courses at Keele Business School

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Keele Postgraduate Association

Keele University is one of a handful of universities in the UK to have a dedicated students' union for postgraduate students. A fully registered charity, Keele Postgraduate Association serves as a focal point for the social life and welfare needs of all postgraduate students during their time at Keele.

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Hugely popular, the KPA Clubhouse (near Horwood Hall) provides a dedicated postgraduate social space and bar on campus, where you can grab a bite to eat and drink, sit quietly and read a book, or switch off from academic life at one of the many regular events organised throughout the year. The KPA also helps to host a variety of conferences, as well as other academic and career sessions, to give you and your fellow postgraduates the opportunities to come together to discuss your research, and develop your skills and networks.

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Co-located with businesses

As a Keele Business School student, you will study alongside innovative companies that are based in the Business School building, a hub for fostering networks and linking with industry.

Keele Business School is located at the heart of the Keele University Science & Innovation Park, one of the leading developments of its kind in the UK. The Park offers companies a business environment that provides an innovative research culture, combined with academic expertise and the University’s specialist resources, with a variety of opportunities for students to get involved, from internships, knowledge exchange partnerships, and student enterprise initiatives.

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