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Newcastle University · Newcastle upon Tyne

MSc Banking and Finance

Master'sAccounting & Finance

Develops the technical skills needed for careers in banking and the wider financial markets. Suits graduates aiming for analyst or finance roles.

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01Academic route

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Sri Lankan bachelor's: 60% or CGPA 3.3 treated as a UK 2:1; 55% or CGPA 3.0 as a UK 2:2

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Scholarship information

Potential funding at Newcastle University

Vice-Chancellor's International Scholarships: £7,000 tuition fee awards for outstanding UG applicants and £8,000 tuition fee awards for postgraduate master's applicants (September 2027 entry).

Eligibility, value, availability and deadlines are decided by the university. Confirm the award for this exact course and intake before relying on it.

Programme overview

A clearer look at MSc Banking and Finance

Develops the technical skills needed for careers in banking and the wider financial markets. Suits graduates aiming for analyst or finance roles.

This 12-month postgraduate route concentrates on corporate finance and investment decisions, financial markets, risk and valuation, quantitative analysis for business decisions. The course record does not promise a placement, so students should judge it primarily by its curriculum, teaching approach and project opportunities.

Course focus

What you can expect to explore

  • Corporate finance and investment decisions
  • Financial markets, risk and valuation
  • Quantitative analysis for business decisions
  • Interpret financial statements and business performance.

Skills development

Capabilities you can build

  • Financial modelling
  • Investment appraisal
  • Risk analysis
  • Data-informed decision-making

The balance of technical, academic and professional skills depends on the modules and assessments offered for your intake.

Learning experience

How you may learn

  • Applied work such as case studies, workshops, projects or problem-based tasks.
  • Independent postgraduate study, critical reading and a dissertation or major project where required.
  • Assessment may combine coursework, reports, presentations, examinations or projects; the exact balance is set by the university.
Who is this course for?

A strong fit for students interested in how organisations and markets allocate money, value opportunities and manage financial risk. Entry requirements still determine eligibility, and students should compare the official module list with their own career goals before applying.

Career direction

Where it may lead

Relevant career directions may include:

  • Financial analyst
  • Investment analyst
  • Corporate finance associate
  • Risk or treasury analyst

These are examples, not guaranteed outcomes. Employment depends on your experience, location, professional registration where applicable and the modules completed.

Course contents

Published course content for this programme.

28 curriculum items were captured from the university’s official course page. These may include modules, course units or published curriculum topics, and can change by intake, pathway and availability.

  1. 01
    DissertationPublished course content
  2. 02
    Retail and Investment BankingPublished course content
  3. 03
    Central BankingPublished course content
  4. 04
    Applied EconometricsPublished course content
  5. 05
    Research Methods in Economics and FinancePublished course content
  6. 06
    Introductory EconometricsPublished course content
  7. 07
    Financial TheoryPublished course content
  8. 08
    Financial TechnologyPublished course content
  9. 09
    Green Finance and SustainabilityPublished course content
  10. 10
    Critical Skills for FinancePublished course content
  11. 11
    Money Laundering and Corporate MisconductPublished course content
  12. 12
    International Money and BankingPublished course content
  13. 13
    MarketingPublished course content
  14. 14
    Programming for FinancePublished course content
  15. 15
    Behavioural FinancePublished course content
  16. 16
    Financial Risk ManagementPublished course content
  17. 17
    International FinancePublished course content
  18. 18
    Financial DerivativesPublished course content
  19. 19
    Corporate FinancePublished course content
  20. 20
    Portfolio ManagementPublished course content
  21. 21
    Company Financial ReportingPublished course content
  22. 22
    International MarketingPublished course content
  23. 23
    Delivery and teaching methodsPublished course content
  24. 24
    Delivery methodsPublished course content
  25. 25
    Additional guest lecturesPublished course content
  26. 26
    Case studyPublished course content
  27. 27
    EssayPublished course content
  28. 28
    PC examinationPublished course content

Source checked 19 October 2026. Titles are shown as concise factual course information; the university remains the authoritative source.

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Entry requirements

Can I apply?

Academic
2:2 Honours degree
Sri Lankan qualifications
Sri Lankan bachelor's: 60% or CGPA 3.3 treated as a UK 2:1; 55% or CGPA 3.0 as a UK 2:2
English (IELTS)
6.5 overall, 6.0 in all sub-skills

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  1. We check your eligibility and documents.
  2. We prepare and submit your application to Newcastle University.
  3. We help you meet any offer conditions and get your CAS.
  4. We guide your Student visa application.

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Course information checked October 2026 from the official course page on ncl.ac.uk. The expanded description is original GEC guidance built from the recorded course summary, award level and subject; it does not reproduce a university or partner listing word for word. Exact modules, teaching, assessment, professional recognition, fees, entry requirements and intakes can change. We confirm the latest details with Newcastle University before you apply. Global Educational Consultants is an independent consultancy.