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University of Bristol

Bristol , England ,United Kingdom

MSc Banking, Regulation and Financial Stability

This programme will equip you with the specialist skills and knowledge to pursue a wide range of careers in the banking industry. It has been developed with the needs of the sector in mind and reflects the industry’s growing demand for individuals with an extensive knowledge of regulation and compliance.

Our programme has a distinctive focus on banking regulation, supervision, compliance and risk management. It goes beyond traditional banking and finance courses by exploring the regulatory demands within banking and examining the role of central banks and international organisations in achieving and maintaining financial stability.

The MSc in Banking, Regulation and Financial Stability is designed for graduates of economics or finance who aspire to a career in banking. It will also appeal to recent graduates who are already working in financial services and wish to specialise in banking and financial regulation, as well as those who intend to continue to PhD research in this area. Successful students will be in demand and can expect to excel in careers in banks and regulatory bodies, or advisory roles in accounting, auditing and consulting firms.

You will be part of a dynamic and diverse body of staff and students, and will be taught by world-renowned experts. We pride ourselves on our highly interactive and innovative style of teaching, and take a case study approach to learning, utilising the sector experience of our teaching team. Our academics enjoy internationally recognised research profiles in banking and beyond, and bring experience and insight from working at a senior level within the sector. The academic staff on this programme enjoy strong links with central banks (Bank of England, European Central Bank, Deutsche Bundesbank) and international organisations (International Monetary Fund and the World Bank).

Campus Information

Clifton

Intakes

  • Sep

Application Processing Time in Days: 21

Minimum English Language Requirements

English Level Description IELTS (1.0 -9.0) TOEFL IBT (0-120) TOEFL CBT (0-300) PTE (10-90)
Expert 9 120 297-300 86-90
Very Good 8.5 115-119 280-293 83-86
Very Good 8 110-114 270-280 79-83
Good 7.5 102-109 253-267 73-79
Good 7 94-101 240-253 65-73
Competent 6.5 79-93 213-233 58-65
Competent 6 60-78 170-210 50-58
Modest 5.5 46-59 133-210 43-50
Modest 5 35-45 107-133 36-43
Limited 4 32-34 97-103 30-36
Extremely Limited < 4 < 31 < 93 < 30

Job Opportunity Potential

Our graduates are highly employable, and we're one of the most targeted universities by leading UK employers. You'll be joining a network of talented alumni, developing careers in over 190 countries worldwide.

Our Careers Service offers a range of services to support you.

Our staff can help you explore your options, develop your employability skills and make successful job applications.
Online resources to help you research employers, browse job vacancies and practise for employer selection activities.
Dedicated resources for international students and postgraduate students.
Advice on postgraduate study options and funding.
Access to the Careers Service remains free for three years after you graduate.

PSW Opportunity

2 years PSW

Admission Requirement / Eligibility Criteria

To be considered for admission to a master's degree programme at the University of Bristol, the minimum requirement for entry is an undergraduate (bachelor’s) degree that is equivalent to a UK upper second-class degree (also known as a 2:1). 
 
A CGPA of 3.3 or above is considered equivalent to a UK upper second-class degree.
Applicants who hold a two-year US master’s degree or a one-year UK master’s degree will be considered for admission to PhD study. A research proposal is required. To investigate research opportunities, please visit the postgraduate prospectus.
 
To be considered for admission to a master's degree programme at the University of Bristol, the minimum requirement for entry is an undergraduate (bachelor’s) degree that is equivalent to a UK upper second-class degree (also known as a 2:1).
 
We understand that the majority of candidates from India have been taught in English throughout their education. Many departments will accept CBSE or CISCE English at 80% or above in lieu of another English test, with an MOI letter confirming that English is the teaching language of your institution.
The majority of our master’s programmes require a first class degree (60% or higher) from a recognised Indian university, with specific grades depending on the institution. Competitive programmes may require first class with distinction. If you would like advice relating to your specific qualification, please contact us.
We are aware that at many of India's elite higher education colleges it is very rare to be awarded a first class. For this reason, a number of our departments may be willing to consider candidates from top colleges who have achieved 55% or above.
Applicants wishing to be considered for research study at Bristol should have a first class pass in their Indian bachelor’s degree and some research experience. It may also be advantageous to have completed a master’s degree with research elements.
 
Profile A
 
IELTS Academic: 7.5 overall with 7.0 in all skills
TOEFL iBT: 103 overall with R24, L22, S25, W24
Pearson PTE Academic (Online or Test Centre): 78 overall with 71 in all skills
 
Profile B
 
IELTS Academic:
 
UG: 7.0 overall with 7.0 in writing and 6.5 in all other skills
PG: 7.0 overall with 6.5 in all skills
 
TOEFL iBT:
 
UG: 95 overall with R22, L21, S23, W24
PG: 95 overall with R22, L21, S23, W22
 
Pearson PTE Academic (Online or Test Centre):
 
UG: 67 overall with 71 in writing and 64 in all other skills
PG: 67 overall with 64 in all skills
 
Profile C
 
IELTS Academic:
 
6.5 with 6.5 in all skills
 
TOEFL iBT:
 
88 overall with R22, L21, S23, W22
 
Pearson PTE Academic (Online or Test Centre):
 
67 in all skills
 
Profile D
 
IELTS Academic:
 
6.5 overall with 7.0 in reading and writing, with no score below 6.0
 
TOEFL iBT:
 
89 overall with R24, L20, S21, W24
 
Pearson PTE Academic (Online or Test Centre):
 
67 overall with 67 in reading and writing, with no score below 60
 
Profile E
 
IELTS Academic:
 
6.5 overall with no score below 6.0
 
TOEFL iBT:
 
85 overall with R20, L20, S21, W20
 
Pearson PTE Academic (Online or Test Centre):
 
67 average with no skill below 60
 
Profile F
 
IELTS Academic:
 
6.0 overall with either listening or speaking at 6.5, with no score below 6.0
 
TOEFL iBT:
 
83 overall with either R20, L21, S21 and W20, or R20, L20, S23 and W20
 
Pearson PTE Academic (Online or Test Centre):
 
64 average with either listening or speaking at 64, and no skill below 60
 
Profile G
 
IELTS Academic:
 
6.5 overall with 7.0 in reading and listening, and no score below 6.0
 
TOEFL iBT:
 
88 overall with R24, L22, S21, W20
 
Pearson PTE Academic (Online or Test Centre):
 
66 average with 67 in reading and listening, and no skill below 60