Course overview
Banking and Finance MSc is a postgraduate (master's) course in finance & accounting at bangor-university in Bangor, United Kingdom. It takes 1 year (full time), with intakes in January; September.
bangor-university is a public institution, ranked =567 in the world in the QS World University Rankings 2027. Read the full course description, modules and entry rules on the official course page.
Key highlights
| University | bangor-university (Public) |
|---|---|
| Location | Bangor, United Kingdom |
| Course | Banking and Finance MSc |
| Level | Master's (postgraduate) |
| Subject area | Finance & Accounting |
| Duration | 1 year (full time) |
| Tuition per year | £20,500 (≈ ₹25 lakh) |
| Intakes | January; September |
| English requirement | IELTS 6.0 (no component below 5.5) |
Interested in Banking and Finance MSc?A counsellor checks your eligibility and helps you apply, free of charge.
Fees and costs
Tuition for international students is £20,500 a year, about ₹25 lakh.
2026/27 fee (Accounting, Banking & Finance band); 2027/28 not yet published
Living costs near the university
| Cost | In GBP | Approx. in rupees |
|---|---|---|
| Budget single room, bathroom shared by 4 (St Mary's Village)From £110 | £110per week | ≈ ₹13,420 |
| Classic en suite room (Ffriddoedd Village)From £130; very limited for September 2027 | £130per week | ≈ ₹15,860 |
| Postgraduate single room, bathroom shared by 2 (St Mary's Village)From £135 | £135per week | ≈ ₹16,470 |
| Modern or St Mary's en suite roomFrom £175 (en suite) to £210 (deluxe) | £175–210per week | ≈ ₹21,350 – ₹25,620 |
| Living costs Bangor asks you to budget forBangor's figure for the UKVI requirement (£14,052 for 12 months) | £1,171per month | ≈ ₹1.4 lakh |
Living costs for the UK as a whole: £12,000–18,000 a year. Approximate exchange rates (based on ECB reference rates, March 2026). Actual rates on your payment date will differ.
Plan my monthly living costsEligibility
General entry requirements at bangor-university for master's courses. Some courses ask for more, so check the course page.
- Master's degrees: usually a 2:2, which the India page lists as second division, 50–55% or a 6.0 GPA.
- Some conversion courses, such as the Computing MSc and the Artificial Intelligence and Data Science MSc, accept a third-class degree or equivalent.
- If you do not meet the business school's entry level, you can be considered for the International Incorporated Master's, which starts with a pre-master's at Bangor University International College.
- Postgraduate applications are made directly to the university.
English requirements
For this course: IELTS 6.0 (no component below 5.5).
| Test | What the university asks for |
|---|---|
| IELTS Academic | 6.0 overall with no component below 5.5 for most courses. The LLM asks for 6.5 with 6.0 in each component. |
| Class 12 English route | 65% in Class 12 English from central and most state boards can replace IELTS. Students from the Punjab, Haryana, Uttar Pradesh and Himachal Pradesh boards must take IELTS or an equivalent test. |
| Other tests | Equivalent scores in other accepted tests are listed on Bangor's English requirements pages. |
| Pre-sessional English | Available at Bangor for applicants who fall a little short of the required level. |
Intakes
This course starts in: January; September.
Upcoming intakes and deadlines in the UKHow to apply
- Check the entry requirements and the deadline on the official course page.
- Take IELTS, PTE or the test the university accepts, if you need one.
- Prepare your documents: transcripts, statement of purpose, recommendation letters and CV.
- Apply on the university's application portal and pay any application fee.
- Accept your offer, meet any conditions and pay the deposit.
- Apply for your student visa for the UK, then arrange accommodation.
Documents you'll need
- Valid passport
- Degree certificate and transcripts (or Class 10 and 12 mark sheets for bachelor's)
- English test score, or Class 12 English marks if you use the board-based route
- Personal statement
- References
- CV for MBA and business analytics applications
Scholarships
International Scholarship
Bachelor's and taught master's
Value: At least £4,000 off tuition (per year of study for bachelor's degrees)
International students from all countries outside the UK. See the scholarships page for how awards are assigned.
Official pageDean's Scholarship
Bachelor's and taught master's
Value: £6,000 (per year of study for bachelor's degrees)
International students from all countries outside the UK. Competitive.
Official pageVice-Chancellor Scholarship
Bachelor's and taught master's
Value: £10,000
International students from all countries outside the UK. Competitive.
Official pageAlumni, existing student and family discount
Bachelor's and taught master's
Value: £1,000 a year on top of the International Scholarship
Bangor alumni, current students and their family members (not UK or Irish students).
Official pageCommonwealth Master's Scholarship
Taught master's
Value: Full tuition, a monthly stipend, return airfare and other allowances
Citizens of listed Commonwealth countries, including India. Very competitive and applied for through the Commonwealth Scholarship Commission.
Official page
About bangor-university
Bangor University was founded in 1884 in the small city of Bangor in North Wales, between the mountains of Eryri (Snowdonia) and the Menai Strait. It is a public university with about 8,700 students, around a third of them from outside the UK.
Bangor is known for ocean sciences, environmental science and forestry, psychology, and its business school's banking and finance courses, which include a Chartered Banker route. Class sizes are small, and 85% of its research was rated world-leading or internationally excellent in REF 2021.
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FAQs
What is the fee for Banking and Finance MSc at bangor-university?
The tuition for international students is £20,500 a year (about ₹25 lakh). 2026/27 fee (Accounting, Banking & Finance band); 2027/28 not yet published. Fees usually rise each year, so check the course page before you apply.
How long is Banking and Finance MSc?
The course takes 1 year (full time).
What English score do I need?
IELTS 6.0 (no component below 5.5). Some universities also accept Class 12 English marks or other tests; confirm on the course page.
When can I start?
Intakes: January; September. Apply early: popular courses can fill up before the deadline.
Can Admission Mantra help me apply?
Yes. A counsellor checks your eligibility, helps you prepare your documents and statement of purpose, and guides you through the application and visa. The first conversation is free.
We researched this page on 28 Oct 2026 from the university's own pages. Fees, entry rules and intakes change every year; confirm them on the official course page before you apply. Listing a course doesn't mean Admission Mantra represents the university.
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