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Birkbeck, University of London: Banking and Finance
| Institution | Birkbeck, University of London View institution profile |
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| Department | Birkbeck Business School |
| Web | http://www.bbk.ac.uk/ |
| Telephone | 0203 907 0700 |
| Study type | Taught |
Summary
Specialist knowledge of finance is increasingly valued in commercial firms, government and academia. Our MSc Banking and Finance provides you with excellent specialist training in banking and finance including basic portfolio theory, corporate finance and pricing theory applied to derivatives and government bond markets. You also learn the latest econometrics and numerical analysis skills important in the marketplace.
Birkbeck's postgraduate finance courses are built around our long-running experience in research-led evening teaching. Many of our students work in the finance industry, which generates a lively atmosphere in class and ensures that you'll be studying alongside committed, enthusiastic students with a wealth of experience. You will be taught by active researchers, working at the cutting edge in their respective fields, who are also experienced professional practitioners, giving specialist advice and in-house training to government departments and banks and firms in the City of London. This Master's degree in banking and finance is challenging and demanding, so you should demonstrate strong intellectual ability in your application and be willing to work hard.
If you have no prior knowledge in finance, economics or a related field, then our MSc Finance may be more suitable.
Highlights
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This course combines a high level of academic rigour with a solid grounding in practical problem-solving skills.
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We bring together research and teaching across economics and finance, mathematics and statistics in a single department, which creates significant interdisciplinary synergies.
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Birkbeck was ranked in the top 25 universities in the UK for its Economics and Econometrics research in the 2021 Research Excellence Framework.
Careers and employability
Graduates can pursue career paths in banking and finance, the public sector, industry, and research and analysis. Possible professions include:
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financial risk analyst
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economist
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purchasing manager
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management consultant
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actuary.
We offer a comprehensive careers service - Careers and Enterprise - your career partner during your time at Birkbeck and beyond. At every stage of your career journey, we empower you to take ownership of your future, helping you to make the connection between your experience, education and future ambitions.
MSc
| Level | RQF Level 7 |
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| Entry requirements | Usually a first- or second-class degree, or its equivalent, in either a directly relevant or a quantitative subject. In some circumstances, students will be admitted with a degree at less than second-class honours level, provided that their subsequent work experience and/or education and training is deemed to have brought them to an equivalent standard. Applications are reviewed on their individual merits and your professional qualifications and/or relevant work experience will be taken into consideration positively. We actively support and encourage applications from mature learners. |
| Location | Main Site Malet Street London WC1E 7HX |
Fees
| England | 16260 GBP for Year 1 |
|---|---|
| Northern Ireland | 16260 GBP for Year 1 |
| Scotland | 16260 GBP for Year 1 |
| Wales | 16260 GBP for Year 1 |
| International | 24000 GBP for Year 1 |
| Level | RQF Level 7 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | Usually a first- or second-class degree, or its equivalent, in either a directly relevant or a quantitative subject. In some circumstances, students will be admitted with a degree at less than second-class honours level, provided that their subsequent work experience and/or education and training is deemed to have brought them to an equivalent standard. Applications are reviewed on their individual merits and your professional qualifications and/or relevant work experience will be taken into consideration positively. We actively support and encourage applications from mature learners. |
| Location | Main Site Malet Street London WC1E 7HX |
Fees
| England | 8130 GBP for Year 1 |
|---|---|
| Northern Ireland | 8130 GBP for Year 1 |
| Scotland | 8130 GBP for Year 1 |
| Wales | 8130 GBP for Year 1 |
| International | 12000 GBP for Year 1 |
Birkbeck, part of the University of London, offers nearly 300 taught and research postgraduate programmes across arts and humanities, business and economics, law, science and social science. As an evening teaching specialist, Birkbeck offers its taught postgraduate courses between 6-9pm, with some courses available through distance learning. As with undergraduate courses, postgraduates can study full-time or part-time.
Home to 44 research and specialist institutes, Birkbeck is the sixth largest provider of taught postgrad courses for UK and EU students - some 44% of its 11,000-plus students are on postgrad programmes. Around 90% of its academics are active in research, and …
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