2025/26 Taught Postgraduate Programme Catalogue

MSc Banking and International Finance

Programme overview

Programme code
MSC-BS/B&IF
UCAS code
Duration
12 Months
Method of Attendance
Full Time
Programme manager
Ali Altanlar
Contact address
A.Altanlar@lubs.leeds.ac.uk
Total credits
180
School/Unit responsible for the parenting of students and programme
Leeds University Business School
Examination board through which the programme will be considered
Leeds University Business School Examination Board

Entry requirements

  • A 2:1 honours degree or equivalent in a relevant subject eg accounting, finance or mathematics and normally a background in economics. Must have a good grounding in quantitative subjects.
  • For applicants whose first language is not English, a TOEFL score of 580 overall and 4 in the TWE (or a score of 240 in the computer based test and 4 in the essay); or IELTS scores of 6 or more in each section and 6.5 overall.

Programme specification

Our graduates will:

1. Demonstrate an in-depth knowledge of current and emerging theories, techniques and practices within the field of banking and international finance, and the relevance of these theories within a professional setting

2. Be proactive problem solvers with the ability to critically evaluate and formulate solutions to complex banking and international financial scenarios

3. Be an independent researcher able to critically analyse and synthesise current empirical research in banking and international finance, to develop research ideas and questions, and to undertake analysis and interpretations of results

4. Be professional in applying banking and international finance to a broader business context

5. Demonstrate in-depth knowledge of financial operations and be able to critically analyse these within a global context

6. Be effective communicators of findings and recommendations in a clear and cogent manner in both written and oral contexts

Last updated: 30/04/2025 16:07:50

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