Overview

The Banking and Finance programme at the University of St Andrews is accredited by the Chartered Banker Institute (CBI), which offers valuable networking opportunities with leading industry experts. You can be awarded the Associate Chartered Banker (ACB) designation when you complete your degree.

Key facts

Take part in a live trading floor workshop with Amplify Trading, guided by two seasoned traders

Access the Bloomberg Trading Suite and experience dynamic learning via realtime streaming of data

Develop deeper knowledge of the theory and practice of modern banking and finance

Learn from the research and the expertise of globally respected academics and business executives through the Centre for Responsible Banking and Finance (CRBF)

Careers

Alumni from the Banking and Finance programme, and more generally from other Masters programmes in the Business School, have secured employment in the fields of:

management consultancy

accountancy

investment analysis

investment banking

commercial banking

fund administration

other aspects of the financial services industry

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Advanced Corporate Finance

Applied Financial Econometrics

Banking and Finance

Portfolio Management

Financial Data Analysis with Bloomberg

Financial Technology (FinTech)

Sustainable Finance

Financial Systems

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-14 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-08-06 00:00:00

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

94

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PTE Academic

76

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IELTS

7

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Credits

180 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

St Andrews, United Kingdom

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

Upper Second Class

English requirements

TOEFL^® IBT

94

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76

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IELTS

7

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Other requirements

General requirements

A 2.1 undergraduate Honours degree in a closely related discipline such as finance, accounting and economics from the UK or the equivalent international qualification. Applicants with relevant work experience are welcome, and the University may take work experience into account when evaluating applications.

If you studied your first degree outside the UK, see the international entry requirements.

English language proficiency.

CV that includes your personal details with a history of your education and employment to date

personal statement explaining why you have chosen the programme, why this subject is important to you and why you have applied to study at the University of St Andrews in particular (500 words)

one original signed academic reference

academic transcripts and degree certificates

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

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Non-residents

29990 GBP / year

≈ 29990 GBP / year
Domestic Applies to you

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Citizens or residents

14850 GBP / year

≈ 14850 GBP / year

Living costs

Saint Andrews

United Kingdom

660 - 1140 GBP / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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Programme Structure

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Credits

Delivered

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Academic requirements

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Living costs

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