University of Roehampton (London)
University of Roehampton (London)

University of Roehampton (London)

Grove House, Roehampton Lane, London, SW15 5PJ, UK. London, United Kingdom Visit web page

Banking, Finance and Risk Management

Study detals

: Master's degree : MSc (Hons) Banking, Finance and Risk Management : Full time : 12 Month

Requirements

Entry requirements

Roehampton English Language Test

  • Postgraduate degrees - mapped to IELTs scores

TOEFL IBT

  • Postgraduate degrees - 89 overall with a minimum of 17 in listening and writing, 18 in reading and 20 in speaking

IELTS Academic

     ·         Postgraduate degrees – 6.5 overall with a minimum 5.5 in each component


Cambridge Advanced Certificate

  • Postgraduate degrees - 176 overall with a minimum 162 in each component (some schools require a minimum of 169 in each)


Cambridge Proficiency Certificate

  • Postgraduate degrees - 176 overall with a minimum 162 in each component (some schools require a minimum of 169 in each)

All applicants that require a Tier 4 visa must also meet the minimum English Language requirements before we can issue a Certificate of Acceptance for Study (CAS) that is needed to apply for a Tier 4 visa. 

Academic requirements

Along with a complete application, EU and international applicants are required to submit various supporting documents. These include:

  •  Academic qualifications (certificate and transcript)
  • Valid English language qualification
  • Personal statement
  • Two references

Speciality

Pathway Extended Masters is available

Additional information

Degree Overview

Are you currently working in, or looking to move into, the financial services industry? This distinct new MSc programme provides an innovative and flexible approach allowing you to upskill or specialise in your career. The addition of risk management to this programme makes this a unique degree which will prepare you for a number of roles in business and finance, including risk officer. You can choose to complete the full masters programme, or a shorter PGCert or PGDip. The programme consists of the following pathways: PG Certificate Banking & Finance PG Certificate Risk Management PG Diploma Banking, Finance & Risk Management MSc in Banking, Finance & Risk Management 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 will also 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. Banking and Finance pathway On this pathway you will focus solely on international corporate finance, strategic investment and banking and wealth management. Risk Management pathway This pathway will cover risk management, corporate governance, and project risk appraisal. You will learn how to identify and manage risks and how to measure and monitor organisational resilience and sustainability. Whichever pathway you choose, you will develop key skills in information searching, data collection, problem-solving, communications, and report-writing. Modules will be assessed by coursework assignments and you will apply your knowledge to specific business contexts. You will keep up-to-date with business and financial news, and current issues facing businesses and the financial services industry through case-studies and peer-to-peer debate. Employability skills are embedded into the programme. For example, you will use learning logs to personalise your learning and become a reflective practitioner.

Study Reasons

  • You can study flexibly with the option to take stand-alone qualification (PGCert / PGDip) or complete the full MSc
  • The Banking and Finance pathways will prepare you to work in either corporate finance or in the financial services industry. Whereas the Risk Management pathways will help you secure work in business risk management, project management or hybrid roles.
  • On the MSc, the consultancy project will help prepare you for a career as a consultant, whilst the dissertation option allows you to explore a relevant topic of your choice in-depth and may lead to further research/study (i.e. a doctorate programme).