Program Overview
The Banking and Risk at University of Edinburgh Business School 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 Risk 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 7
- Tuition: GBP 22,400 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 14,400 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
- Location: Edinburgh, United Kingdom
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Banking and Risk programme are prepared for diverse careers in business & management:
- Business Analyst
- Management Consultant
- Product Manager
- Strategy Analyst
- Operations Manager
- Entrepreneur
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- Analysis of Corporate Financial Information
- Financial Intermediation, Markets and Institutions
- Introduction to Risk Management in Banks
- Introduction to SAS
- Statistics For Finance
- Credit Risk Management
- Econometrics Applications in Banking
- Behavioural Finance
- Data Mining
- Economic Analysis of Money and Banking
- Financial Engineering
- Fixed Income
- Investment Management
- Management Control for Risk and Uncertainty
- Risk Management and the Basel Accords
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
You need the following GPA score:
Applicants for graduate programs must have the equivalent of a bachelor’s degree with a minimum GPA equivalent to 3.25 on a US 4.0 grading scale. Admitted applicants typically have an undergraduate GPA of or better on a 4.0 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).
Entrance to our MSc programmes is strongly competitive. You can increase your chances of a successful application by exceeding the minimum programme requirements.
Academic requirementsYou will need a UK first-class or 2:1 honours degree in one of the subjects below, or an equivalent overseas qualification.
Academic background- An undergraduate degree in a quantitative subject, finance, economics, business or management is normally required. Acceptable quantitative subjects include mathematics, statistics, operational research, informatics, computer science, physics, and engineering.
- Candidates with a very good Honours degree in other areas of study or relevant business experience will be considered on an individual basis.
- Relevant work experience is not required but may increase your chances of acceptance.
- Preference will be given to those with grades above the minimum requirements due to strong competition for places on this programme.
Final year undergraduate students are welcome to apply, so long as your studies will be completed prior to the MSc programme commencement date.
International qualifications
The minimum academic requirement is a UK 2:1 honours degree in a related subject or anequivalent international qualification.
Some examples of equivalent qualifications:
- Canada: mid B+; 3.3+ (4 point scale); 7.3/8+ (9 point scale)
- China: 80-85%+; B+
- Germany: 2.5+ (reverse 5 point scale); Sehr Gut/Gut
- India: 1st Class degree (60%+)
- Nigeria: 2:1
- South Africa: 2:1/1st
- USA: GPA 3.25+ (4 point scale)
Important points
- The ranking of the university at which you studied is considered when we determine whether or not your degree is equivalent to a first or upper second-class honours degree in the UK.
- If your degree is not of the required standard and you do not have highly relevant work or other experience, we will normally reject your application.
- Meeting the degree requirement doesnt ensure acceptance. A higher standard may be needed for your application to be competitive for admission or funding.
- Other equivalent qualifications can be requested from the Admissions team.
- A conditional offer can be made if you are waiting for a final degree result or a language test result.
Minimum English language requirement
We require all applicants to meet one of the following English language requirements:
- You are a national of a majority English-speaking country as defined by the Home Office.
- You have completed an academic qualification at least equivalent to a UK Bachelors degree, which was taught in a majority English-speaking country.
- You have or will have achieved the minimum required score in one of our accepted English language tests.
English Proficiency: IELTS 7 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
GBP 22,400 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 14,400 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
Tuition fees: GBP 22,400 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 14,400 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
IELTS requirement: 7
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact University of Edinburgh Business School 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 Edinburgh Business School
University of Edinburgh Business School
Edinburgh, Scotland
The University of Edinburgh Business School is the business school within the College of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences at the University of Edinburgh in Scotland.
University Profile- Start Date Sep, 2026
- Language English
- Duration 12 months
