Course overview
Integrated financial markets and global businesses contribute significantly to modern banking, which is inseparable from international finance.
This course provides you with a comprehensive overview of central issues in banking and international finance. You鈥檒l acquire an understanding of the forces that sway financial markets as well as the theories underlying commercial and international banking.
You'll gain knowledge and skills that can be practically applied which you'll put to the test in real-life scenarios through practical exercises.
You'll learn from highly qualified academics with research and consultancy expertise in credit, banking and finance. A strong research culture and excellent links with industry, commerce and professional bodies will give you the rare opportunity to gain a real understanding of the current challenges and issues facing the world鈥檚 international financial institutions.
Career opportunities
From day one, we encourage you to think beyond your time at Leeds and reflect on a meaningful career.
Graduates of the MSc Banking and International Finance can expect to have a worldwide appeal to employers in finance, investment banking and financial services.
Many of our graduates have gone on to pursue successful careers in commercial and investment banking, corporate finance and financial analysis. Alternatively, the course can provide an excellent grounding for a career in financial journalism.
*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please
Expected June 2025
Start date
September 2025
University of Leeds
Woodhouse Lane,
Leeds,
LS2 9JT, NORTHERN ENGLAND, England
*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.
The university has a high student satisfaction rate - the third-best in the UK (Times Higher Education Student Experience Survey 2018).