Gain the in-depth knowledge of finance and banking, risk management as well as elevating your skills in-line with increased workplace demand.
Block Mode Teaching
From September 2025, this course will be taught in dedicated blocks.
This innovative approach means that you will be taught in six-week blocks that focus exclusively on one module at a time. You will be able to fully immerse yourself in each topic and apply your learning effectively.Each module block includes eight teaching hours (lectures and practical workshops) each week, over two days.
What are the benefits?
You can focus on one subject at a time, maximising your understanding, retention and application of knowledge Reduce the stress of juggling multiple subjects at once
A clear timetable making it easier to balance academic commitments with personal life
Dedicated days to delve into each topic without distraction
Focus on one assessment at a time at the end of each block
Eliminates the pressure of multiple end-of-term assessments
Regular tasks are integrated into each block, ensuring timely feedback and continuous improvement
A modern, practical way to learn that prepares you for your career goals.
What does block teaching look like?
Induction week– you will be introduced to the subject, the course team and other students on the module
Six weeks of teaching– deep dive into content led by subject experts, utilising research informed teaching, practical case studies, group work and hands-on projects
Assessment week– each block will end with a focused assessment where you can apply your knowledge to real-world cases
Break week- opportunity to prepare for your next block and connect with new students.
Skills Gain the expertise you need to upskill and specialise in your career.
Our MSc Banking, Finance and Risk Management will help you develop the knowlege and skills to:
Conduct research in business and management
Understand wealth management solutions
Develop risk management strategies
MSc Banking, Finance and Risk Management
If you choose to do the full masters programme you will learn about international corporate finance, strategic investment and banking and wealth management.You'll complete modules looking at risk management and corporate governance, how to identify and manage risks and how to measure and monitor organisational resilience and sustainability.
On the MSc you will also develop practical research skills and undertake a consultancy project or research-based dissertation.
Learning Choose a pathway that works for you.
You'll work in high-spec facilities, like our Business Laboratory and Bloomberg Trading Room, and discuss current issues facing businesses and financial services in peer-to-peer debates and case studies.
You'll also have the chance to pursue a consultancy project with either a multinational corporation or a prominent SME in London.
Careers
Take the lead in shaping a sustainable future.
With our MSc Banking, Finance and Risk Management you'll be prepared to work in either corporate finance of in thefinancial services industry.
The Risk Management pathways will help you secure work in business risk management, project management or hybrid roles.
You'll be able to take on general management, hybrid or consultancy roles in a wide range of sectors.
