Program Overview
The Banking and Finance at Bangor University is a MSc programme in Business & Management over 12 months, delivered On-campus. This programme equips graduates with advanced knowledge and practical skills for professional and academic careers in the field.
Students gain a rigorous grounding in both the theoretical foundations and applied dimensions of business & management. The programme combines coursework, research components, and practical projects that develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and specialist expertise relevant to industry and research needs.
Graduates of the Banking and Finance programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across United Kingdom and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.
Key Program Features
- Duration: 12 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- English requirement: IELTS 6
- Tuition: GBP 14,000 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 14,000 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
- Location: Bangor, United Kingdom
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Banking and Finance programme are prepared for diverse careers in business & management:
- Business Analyst
- Management Consultant
- Product Manager
- Strategy Analyst
- Operations Manager
- Entrepreneur
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- Research Methods
- Bank Financial Management
- International Financial Markets
- Financial Modelling
- International Banking
- Financial Econometrics
- Financial Crises and Bank Regulation
- Islamic Finance
- Financial Institutions Strategic Management
- Financial Analysis
- Financial Engineering
- Investment Strategy and Portfolio Management
- Islamic Banking
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
You need the following GPA score:
Applicants for graduate programs must have the equivalent of a bachelor\xe2\x80\x99s degree with a minimum GPA equivalent to Lower Second Class on the UK Honour scale. Admitted applicants typically have an undergraduate GPA of or better on the UK Honour scale. No exam grade should be lower than 4.5 (European grade scale) or D (American grade scale).
Your GPA (Grade Point Average) is calculated using the grades that you received in each course, and is determined by the points assigned to each grade (e.g. for the US grading scale from A-F).
If your native language is not English, you must provide satisfactory evidence that you have an adequate knowledge and understanding of written and spoken English:
- IELTS: 6.0 (with no element below 5.5)
- Pearson PTE: a score of 56 (with no element lower than 51)
- Cambridge English Test \xc2\x96 Advanced: 169 (with no element lower than 162)
English Proficiency: IELTS 6 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
GBP 14,000 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 14,000 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
Tuition fees: GBP 14,000 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 14,000 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
IELTS requirement: 6
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact Bangor University directly for scholarship, grant, and financial aid information for this programme. Many European universities offer merit-based and need-based funding for international and domestic students.
About University of Wales, Bangor
University of Wales, Bangor
Bangor, United Kingdom
University of Wales, Bangor is a distinguished institution of higher education committed to academic excellence, innovative research, and preparing students for leadership in their chosen fields....
University Profile- Start Date 2017-09-25
- Language English
- Duration 12 months