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Master of Banking and Finance

Cardiff Metropolitan University

Cardiff, United Kingdom
1 year
English
On campus
Master

About the program

A one-year master's in banking and finance covering operations, Regulation and risk.

Program highlights

Internship available: no
Placement support: no
Work during study: yes
Post-study work rights (2): yes
PR pathway friendly: no

What you will learn

Demonstrate core knowledge in Banking and Finance. Apply relevant methods and tools to academic or professional problems. Communicate findings clearly and work responsibly in individual and collaborative settings.

Career outcomes

Financial Analyst
Investment Analyst
Risk Analyst
Financial Planner
Credit Analyst

Curriculum

Modules include bank operations and regulation
Portfolio theory and investment banking
Financial modelling and data analytics
Financial statement analysis
Bank financial risk management and international money and finance
Plus a 60-credit dissertation. A professional placement year is optional.

Entry requirements

Academic

Honours degree
Usually 2:2 or above
In a relevant subject (or an equivalent professional qualification
MBA also accepts management experience)
Non-UK degrees are assessed by the Admissions team
Some courses require an interview or portfolio
IELTS 6.0 to 6.5 by course.

Accepted academic background

Honours degree, usually 2:2 or above, in a relevant subject (or a professional qualification, MBA also accepts five years of management experience), equivalence set by the Admissions team for non-UK degrees (country page: e.g. India four-year/three-year bachelor degree from a recognised institution), interview for some courses, portfolio for Art and Design

Language tests

IELTS 6.0 (min 5.5 each) or 6.5 (6.5 reading and writing
TOEFL iBT 6.0 others) depending on course

Documents you’ll need

Completed Application
Official Academic Transcripts
Passport or Identity Document
Previous Degree Certificate
Academic References
Statement of Purpose

How to apply

Review the Banking and Finance admission requirements and the current intake deadline. Complete the application through the university application portal. Prepare academic transcripts and evidence of previous qualifications. Provide English language test results if required. Submit the supporting documents requested by admissions. Confirm the applicable application fee before submitting the application. Review any admission offer and complete the required acceptance steps. Prepare the appropriate student immigration application if necessary.

Other costs

Tuition per year	£17,600 GBP
Application fee	£35 GBP
Deposit	£3,000 GBP

Program details

Campus	Llandaff Campus
Faculty or school	Cardiff School of Management
Department	Cardiff School of Management
Teaching language	English
Credit value	180
Study pace	Fixed
Post-study stay	2
Scholarship note	Potential Cardiff Metropolitan University scholarship or funding opportunities may be relevant to Banking and Finance. Confirm the award, international eligibility, funding level, and application dates with the institution.

Intakes and deadlines

Program starts
January 2027
Apply by
20 Nov 2026
6 days left
Program starts
September 2027
Apply by
20 Nov 2026
6 days left

Frequently asked questions

The program takes 1 year.