Birmingham Business School, University of Birmingham
MSc Money, Banking and Finance
Birmingham, United Kingdom
MSc
DURATION
1 year
LANGUAGES
English
PACE
Full time
APPLICATION DEADLINE
EARLIEST START DATE
TUITION FEES
GBP 16,860 / per year **
STUDY FORMAT
On-Campus
* for UK and non visa requiring applicants
** for UK| International: GBP 34,930
Key Summary
About: Birmingham Business School’s industry-focused MSc Money, Banking and Finance prepares students with a background in finance, banking, or economics for global careers. You’ll study monetary economics, the macroeconomy, responsible banking and ESG risk management, gaining transferable skills and quantitative techniques. The programme includes training, industry workshops, company visits and a company-based dissertation, taught at a triple-crown accredited, research-led school on the university’s redbrick campus in Birmingham.
Career Outcomes: You’ll boost career opportunities in banking, financial analysis, monetary policy, risk management and fintech. Gain hands-on Python experience, optional trading simulations and support from BBS Careers and the Careers Network for internships.
Discover why we are the UK university most targeted by top graduate employers ('Graduate Market in 2024' High Fliers report) at our on-campus Postgraduate Open Day.
Start your journey to a rewarding career within the ever-changing, dynamic world of finance by studying in our industry-focused MSc Money, Banking and Finance programme.
Designed for those with a background in this field, this programme is a gateway to a thriving global career in economics, banking, and finance. Our focus is to deliver contemporary insights and hands-on practices that align with the rapidly evolving landscape of this industry. You will gain access to cutting-edge practical knowledge and industry practices, ensuring you are fully prepared to hit the ground running.
Course highlights
Learn from leading academics about the economic theory of money, banking, and finance within the global economy's broader context.
- Gain an edge with expertise in monetary economics, macroeconomy, responsible banking, and vital transferable skills.s
- Acquire hands-on experience through training, industry workshops, company visits, and a company-based dissertation. on
- Our programme places responsible business practices at its core, encouraging you to understand how to manage risks and opportunities tied to environmental, social and governance facts. ors
- Study in Birmingham, the UK's Second City, renowned for its thriving financial sector and major financial institutions
Course highlights
Learn from leading academics about the economic theory of money, banking, and finance within the global economy's broader context.
- Gain an edge with expertise in monetary economics, macroeconomy, responsible banking, and vital transferable skills
- Acquire hands-on experience through training, industry workshops, company visits, and a company-based dissertation
- Our programme places responsible business practices at its core, encouraging you to understand how to manage risks and opportunities tied to environmental, social and governance factors
- Study in Birmingham, the UK's Second City, renowned for its thriving financial sector and major financial institutions
Course Module
The course comprises 180 credits, taught through a series of 20-credit modules and a 60-credit dissertation. Students will study four core modules and choose two optional modules.
The modules listed below are an indication only and may be subject to change. Occasionally, it may be necessary to make changes to modules, for example, to ensure they remain current and relevant.
As a research-intensive University, our teaching is informed by the latest academic thinking and expertise of our staff.
Compulsory Module
- Applied Financial Econometrics
- Economics of Financial Markets and Institutions
- MSc MBF Dissertation
- Monetary Economics and the Macroeconomy
- Topics in Money, Banking, and Finance
- #1: Most targeted by top graduate employers (High Fliers Report, The Graduate Market 2024)
- #80: QS World University Rankings 2025 (QS Top Universities)
- #93: World University Rankings 2025 (Times Higher Education)
Birmingham Business School Masters Scholarships are designed to empower the next generation of leaders who are passionate about advancing responsible business and driving positive change.
For 2025, we are offering several scholarships to invest in future leaders who will set new global standards for responsible business leadership by challenging the status quo to seek progressive solutions to complex global challenges.
What funding is available?
- Chancellors Scholarships – for Indian Students
- Chancellors Scholarships – for Chinese Students excelling in Economics and Finance
- Deans Award for Academic Excellence
- Deans Responsible Business Award
- Deans Outstanding Talent Award
- 125th Anniversary Scholarships – for international students
- Birmingham Masters Scholarship – for UK and Ireland Students
- Birmingham Alumni Scholarship
- Postgraduate Access Scholarships
- The Grants Register
- The British Council
Our MSc Money, Banking and Finance programme is designed to boost your employability prospects, allowing you to gain a greater understanding of the methodologies and techniques used in various economics, banking, and finance careers, helping you get ahead of the competition.
You will develop valuable real-life experience in banking and finance by having access to industry-standard software such as Python, and depending on which modules you choose, you could even have the opportunity to participate in trading simulations.
You will also gain several transferable skills such as the importance of adaptability, resilience and personal effectiveness which will only further enhance your career prospects.
BBS Careers
BBS Careers is a dedicated service for Birmingham Business School students. The team provides guidance, support, and work experience opportunities, tailored to business school students, to help them succeed during and after university. We offer workshops, alumni and employer events, and 1-to-1 consultations. These will help you to develop your skills and learn how to submit high-quality internship and graduate applications.
Careers Network
Get ready for tomorrow, with advice, guidance and opportunities at every step of your studies. From developing new skills to preparing for a PhD, our Careers Network can help you gain an advantage in the job market or advance in your field.
Whatever you plan to do after your degree, the Careers Network offers a range of events and support services including networking opportunities, career coaching, one-to-one guidance, careers fairs and links with leading graduate recruiters. We also offer subject-specific careers consultants and a dedicated careers website for international students.