find your perfect postgrad program
Search our Database of 30,000 Courses
Lancaster University: Money, Banking and Finance
| Institution | Lancaster University View institution profile |
|---|---|
| Department | Economics |
| Web | www.lancaster.ac.uk |
| lumspgadmissions@lancaster.ac.uk | |
| Telephone | 01524 510733 |
| Study type | Taught |
MSc
Summary
This programme provides essential grounding for those aspiring to analyst and decision-making roles within corporate and commercial banking or within government and regulators.
You will become proficient with modern methods of econometric analysis, forecasting, and risk assessment. You will analyse financial markets, the institutional framework of the money and banking sectors, and the role of governments and central banks in shaping the financial environment. You will learn to work with macroeconomic models used by central banks, fiscal authorities, and research departments in financial institutions.
In your final term, your knowledge and skills will be used in writing a research dissertation on a project of your choice. You will be personally supervised by an expert in the subject area of your topic, while developing highly marketable experience in rigorous analysis and presentation of your work.
Our graduates go on to work in a variety of roles in banks and financial institutions, consultancies, central banks, and financial regulators. This programme is also excellent preparation for pursuing doctoral research.
| Level | RQF Level 7 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | 2:2 Hons degree (UK or equivalent) in Economics, Finance or a related subject. You will have successfully completed modules in Macroeconomics, Microeconomics, Mathematics including Calculus, Statistics and Probability. We may also consider non-standard applicants, please contact us for information. We normally require an IELTS (Academic) Test with an overall score of at least 6.5, and a minimum of 6.0 in each element of the test. We also consider other English language qualifications. |
| Location | Main Site Admissions Bailrigg Lancaster LA1 4YW |
Summary
Do you want to pursue a career in banking and the financial services? Our course equips you with tools vital for corporate banking or a role with a regulator.
This course is at the cutting edge of financial disciplines. It continually changes to keep pace with the corporate finance landscape. You will be taught by both prominent academics and highly experienced professionals in economic theory and advanced quantitative methods. You will analyse financial markets and the institutional framework of the money and banking sectors.
In your final term you have the chance to take part in an innovative practical research project. Supervised by a dedicated expert in your chosen topic, you will develop valuable skills and professional training to enhance your future career prospects.
Our graduates go on to work as economists in central banks and government organisations, bankers, financial analysts and risk managers in financial institutions. This course is also excellent preparation for pursuing doctoral research.
| Level | RQF Level 7 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | 2:1 Hons degree (UK or equivalent) in Economics, Finance or a related subject. You will have successfully completed modules in Macroeconomics, Microeconomics, Mathematics including Calculus, Statistics and Probability. We may also consider non-standard applicants, please contact us for information. We normally require an IELTS (Academic) Test with an overall score of at least 7.0, and a minimum of 6.0 in each element of the test. We also consider other English language qualifications. |
| Location | Main Site Admissions Bailrigg Lancaster LA1 4YW |
Summary
Do you want to pursue a career in banking and the financial services? Our course equips you with tools vital for corporate banking or a role with a regulator.
This course is at the cutting edge of financial disciplines. It continually changes to keep pace with the corporate finance landscape. You will be taught by both prominent academics and highly experienced professionals in economic theory and advanced quantitative methods. You will analyse financial markets and the institutional framework of the money and banking sectors.
In your final term you have the chance to take part in an innovative practical research project. Supervised by a dedicated expert in your chosen topic, you will develop valuable skills and professional training to enhance your future career prospects.
Our graduates go on to work as economists in central banks and government organisations, bankers, financial analysts and risk managers in financial institutions. This course is also excellent preparation for pursuing doctoral research.
| Level | RQF Level 7 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | 2:1 Hons degree (UK or equivalent) in Economics, Finance or a related subject. You will have successfully completed modules in Macroeconomics, Microeconomics, Mathematics including Calculus, Statistics and Probability. We may also consider non-standard applicants, please contact us for information. |
| Location | Main Site Admissions Bailrigg Lancaster LA1 4YW |
Lancaster University
The University
Lancaster University is home to a dynamic postgraduate community and offers a wealth of both taught and research study options across a wide range of subject areas. Studying at Lancaster is all about broadening your horizons, finding new perspectives and discovering new experiences. By living and studying with students and staff from over 130 countries students join a global community and have the opportunity to make international connections.
We are proud to be highly ranked in three major UK league tables and we are also climbing in world rankings. We are now placed 122nd in …
View ProfileNot what you are looking for?
Browse other courses in Business studies, Finance, Financial services, Banking, Social sciences, Economics or Monetary economics, or search our comprehensive database of postgrad programs.Scholarship Opportunity with Postgrad.com
Are you a PG student at this University or have you applied to study a postgraduate program at a university in Europe? Tell us your plans and qualify for a £500.00 PGS Scholarship.
Click here
