Banking and Financial Regulation Masters Degree
Why Study MScEcon Banking and Financial Regulation?
The recent global financial crisis is at the top of the international political agenda as, perhaps for the first time, the leaders of the international community attempt to apply remedies for global problems on a truly international scale. As a student on this programme you will learn about the very latest thinking and research on many of the vital issues: theory and practice of modern banking, concepts of risk and ethics in banking, bank failures, international financial regulation, and emerging financial markets. You will join with students from many different countries to consider these issues at an appropriately international level.
In the context of the current global financial crisis, there is an increasing interest amongst academics, policy-makers and practitioners in the operation of modern banks as well as the importance of micro- and macro-prudential regulation in maintaining the stability of overall financial systems. In the light of developing knowledge in the discipline, as well as practice in its application, the MSc in Banking and Financial Regulation captures the newest trends and the latest ideas in its development to ensure that the programme is topical and valid and remain attractive to potential students.
The MScEcon in Banking and Financial Regulation is a one year taught degree programme. You can choose either the Specialist pathway or the Research Training pathway of the programme depending upon your future career plans.
Specialist and Research Training Pathways
The Specialist pathway of the programme is designed for those who wish to pursue a career in the financial sector and are seeking to undertake a specialist advanced postgraduate degree in order to enhance their employability.
The Research Training pathway of the programme is designed primarily for those who wish to undertake further study of issues in Banking and Finance, possibly at PhD level, or are alternatively planning a research-based career in the non-academic environment.