MSc Banking & Finance

Postgraduate Entry Requirements:

• Applicants should have successfully completed a bachelor's degree or its equivalent from a recognized institution with a minimum overall score of 60% or equivalent.
• English language proficiency is required, and applicants must provide evidence of their English language skills through an approved language test.
  • IELTS: A minimum overall score of 6.5 with no individual component below 6.0.
  • TOEFL: A minimum overall score of 92, with at least with at least 17 in Listening, 18 in Reading, 20 in Speaking, and 21 in Writing.
  • PTE Academic: A minimum overall score of 71 with 65 in Writing, and 59 in Reading, Listening and Speaking..
• Some postgraduate programs may have specific subject prerequisites or additional requirements.

Students must provide:

• academic marksheets & transcripts
• letters of recommendation
• a personal statement - SOP
• passport
• other supporting documents as required by the university.

Work experience: Some postgraduate courses may require relevant work experience in the field.

It is important to note that meeting the minimum entry requirements does not guarantee admission, as the university considers factors such as availability of places and competition for the program. Additionally, some courses may have higher entry requirements or additional selection criteria, such as interviews or portfolio submissions.

Queen Mary University of London offers a range of scholarships and bursaries to its students. 

1. Queen Mary Principal's Scholars Program: A scholarship program for undergraduate students who have an offer of admission from Queen Mary University of London and have achieved exceptional academic grades. The scholarship covers full tuition fees for three years of study, as well as a £2,000 annual stipend for living expenses.
2. Queen Mary International Excellence Scholarships: A scholarship program for international undergraduate and postgraduate students who have an offer of admission from Queen Mary University of London and have demonstrated academic excellence. The scholarship covers full tuition fees for one year of study.
3. Queen Mary Law Scholarships: A scholarship program for undergraduate and postgraduate law students who have an offer of admission from Queen Mary University of London and have demonstrated academic excellence. The scholarship covers full or partial tuition fees, depending on the level of academic achievement.
4. Queen Mary Engineering and Materials Science Scholarships: A scholarship program for undergraduate and postgraduate students studying engineering or materials science who have an offer of admission from Queen Mary University of London and have demonstrated academic excellence. The scholarship covers full or partial tuition fees, depending on the level of academic achievement.

The MSc Banking and Finance program at Queen Mary University of London prepares graduates for a wide range of careers in the banking and finance industries.  

1. Investment Banking: Graduates can pursue careers as investment bankers in various capacities such as mergers and acquisitions, equity and debt capital markets, and corporate finance.
2. Commercial Banking: Graduates can work for commercial banks in various roles such as relationship management, risk management, credit analysis, and product management.
3. Private Equity and Venture Capital: Graduates can work in private equity and venture capital firms in various roles such as investment analysis, due diligence, deal sourcing, and portfolio management.
4. Asset Management: Graduates can work for asset management firms in various roles such as portfolio management, investment analysis, risk management, and sales and marketing.
5. Hedge Funds: Graduates can pursue careers in hedge funds in various roles such as investment analysis, risk management, trading, and operations.
6. Risk Management: Graduates can work in risk management roles in various financial institutions, such as banks and insurance companies, in roles such as credit risk management, market risk management, and operational risk management.
7. Central Banks and Regulatory Bodies: Graduates can work for central banks and regulatory bodies in various roles such as policy analysis, research, and financial stability.
8. Consulting Firms: Graduates can work for consulting firms that specialize in the financial services industry, in roles such as strategy consulting, operations consulting, and risk consulting.

The MSc Banking and Finance program at Queen Mary University of London provides graduates with a strong foundation in finance and banking, and prepares them for a wide range of careers in the financial services industry.