MSc — 2025 entry Banking and Finance

The banking and finance industry is a dynamic and competitive sector. It is continually evolving to meet new challenges, opportunities and risks, which equates into an increasing need for highly skilled and qualified experts to navigate the complexities of banking and finance. This master's programme will launch your career in a wide range of financial firms, institutions including central banks and regulators, and corporations.  

Key course information

Typical offer
2:2 minimum
Start date
September 2025
Attendance
Full-time
Duration
1 year
UK fees
To be confirmed
Overseas fees
To be confirmed
Campus
Stag Hill

Why choose
this course?

  • Our new Banking and Finance MSc provides a unique opportunity to study advanced theory and practice in financial services. It will foster an understanding of the causes and implications of current developments in this crucial and dynamic economic sector as well as enabling you to engage with real dynamic business problems.  
  • Employability is embedded in the masters. The tasks and assessments undertaken across modules are specifically chosen to equip students with knowledge and skills that are key to the role of banking and finance professionals.  
  • You can tailor your learning through a range of optional modules that can support your choice of career in banking and finance.  
  • You'll be taught by highly qualified academics with research and consultancy expertise in banking and finance. Our robust research culture and strong connections with industry, commerce and professional organisations will give you the opportunity to gain a first-hand understanding of the current challenges and issues facing financial institutions like banks.  
  • Surrey Business School is renowned for its: 
    • World-class teaching and research 
    • Strong focus on entrepreneurship and enterprise 
    • Vibrant and diverse community 
    • Excellent career prospects.  
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Statistics

1st in UK for finance

Surrey Business School is ranked 1st in the UK for finance in the 2023 Postgraduate Taught Experience Survey (PTES) with an overall satisfaction score of 100% (CAH Group 3) 
 

Top 10

Surrey is ranked 9th in the UK for overall satisfaction (Postgraduate Taught Experience Survey 2023) 

Fantastic graduate prospects

94% of our postgraduate students go on to employment or further study (Graduate Outcomes 2024, HESA) 

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Subject to validation

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