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Universities United Kingdom GCU London Courses MSc International Banking and Finance

MSc International Banking and Finance
at GCU London

London, United Kingdom

Tuition Fee £ 14,500
Country Rank-
Duration12 Months
Score IELTS: 6

Program Overview

You are creative and confident, and committed to success in whatever you do.

You know that international finance is dynamic, fast-moving, fast-changing. The MSc International Banking and Finance is designed for you.

Accredited by the Chartered Institute of Securities and Investment (CISI), the Chartered Banker Institute and Chartered Insurance Institute (CII), the MSc International Banking and Finance programme will give you the skills you'll need to manage bank operations:

Develop an in-depth understanding of banking and finance
Explore both domestic and international bank operations
Master financial and operational risk measurement and management
Learn practical application of financial and analytical techniques
Deepen your understanding of ethical decision-making

We collaborate with leading financial services organisations to keep our programme cutting-edge. We understand today's pressing issues in the international financial market - ensuring you will too.

Whatever role you choose to pursue, you'll be prepared to use your skills and insight for good. By protecting businesses and communities from unnecessary risk and making ethical, responsible decisions that promote the common good, you can make a positive impact wherever you go.

The world of international finance is vibrant and diverse - and so is our programme's teaching team. You'll learn from their broad range of experiences, ranging from academic pursuits to industry expertise, and professional practice in both the public and private sectors. The result is a programme that helps you see the world from a broader perspective.

Whether you choose to study at our Glasgow or our London campus, you can expect a curriculum that's career-focused. You'll benefit from guest lectures, masterclasses and live case studies.

Course Content
Prepare yourself for working in financial services organisations by focusing on the key programme aims:
- Learn the fundamental and advanced aspects of domestic and international bank management, operations and risk measurement and management
- Apply relevant analytical techniques in order to analyse problems and issues arising within banking firms
- Evaluate theory through critical appraisal of current research in the area of banking
- Explain and apply current and relevant theories in financial regulation in practical settings
- Utilise financial securities within a bank management setting
- Understand how to apply operational risk techniques within a banking firm
- Critically discuss the operations process of financial markets
Entry Requirement
All entry requirements listed here should be used as a guide and represent the minimum required to be considered for entry. Applicants who are made a conditional offer of a place may be asked to achieve more than is stated.

Minimum academic requirement
UK honours degree 2:2 (or equivalent) in computing with software development, for example, computing, computer science, software engineering, web technologies and computer engineering. We also welcome applicants with Industry qualifications/experience within the GCU Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) Policy.

This programme is now closed to international/EU (without pre-settled status) applicants for September 2022. It remains open to new applications from the UK and Republic of Ireland for the September 2022 intake.

English language requirement
Academic IELTS score of 6.0 (or equivalent) with no element below 5.5.

Please note: if you are from a majority English speaking country, you may not be required to provide further proof of your English Language proficiency. Full details of the English language tests we accept are available on this page.
Fees & Scholarships
Annual full-time tuition fees
- Home (UK including Scottish): £8,700
- International: £14,500
Fees are subject to change and published here for guidance only.
Career Prospect
Joining a globally networked community of alumni and supporters, graduates enter the workplace ideally positioned and prepared to lead in their workplaces and industries.

Graduates pursue opportunities in the fast-growing field of bank risk management, both within the UK and internationally. They find rewarding careers in financial services, investment banking, financial consulting and global operations.

Cost Of Studying At GCU London

Interest rates as low as 8.9% ^*

250K+

Students Assisted

800Cr+

Loan Amount Disbursed

5000+

Loans Sanctioned

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MSc International Banking and Finance at GCU London