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Global Central Banking and Financial Regulation (MSc / PGDip / PGCert / PGA)
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Find out more about our Global Central Banking and Financial Regulation degree at Warwick
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N1CA (MSc)
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MSc/PGDip/
PGCert/PGA
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2-3 years (MSc), 2 years (PGDip), 1 year (PGCert), 17 weeks (PGA), part-time, online
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October, February and June each year
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Warwick Business School
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Online
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The Global Central Banking and Financial Regulation programme has been designed for professionals working in the banking and financial sectors who require a level of flexibility in order to develop their career alongside other commitments.
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Important information
We are planning to make some changes to our Global Central Banking and Financial Regulation degree for 2026 entry. Changes are currently undergoing approval through the University's rigorous academic processes. As any changes are confirmed, they will be included on this webpage. It is therefore very important that you check this webpage for the latest information before you apply and prior to accepting an offer.
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The MSc Global Central Banking and Financial Regulation is a part-time, online programme delivered in collaboration with the Bank of England. Postgraduate (PG) Award, PG Certificate and PG Diploma qualification options are also available. The WBS website offers further information on this course.
Built with banking, finance and professional services industry professionals in mind, this specialised programme has been designed to introduce the latest evidence led and practice informed financial regulation and monetary policy.
Skills from this degree
- Expertise: The modular structure of the programme allows you to study and focus on an individual module topic and to return to build up to a higher award and further expertise at a later date
- Better ‘on the job’ performance: Continuing to work while studying allows you the opportunity to make theory accessible and relevant, applying it to your day-to-day work and reflecting upon the practicalities of the real world
- Evidence your knowledge: Completion of this programme provides evidence of your professional learning while providing new skills and insights through cutting-edge research and the latest thought-leadership in financial regulation
- Best practice: You will bring back to your organisation many proven tools, ideas and best practice, as well as being able to apply your new knowledge with a greater awareness of the wider operating environment
- Global network: Benefit from being part of a global cohort, allowing you to develop your professional network and understand different cultures and work practices.
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This programme is taught 100% online and delivered on the same bespoke platform, my.wbs, as our Global Online MBA.
You will be taught through a variety of methods which may include live or recorded lectures and material, formative exercises, reflective exercises and forum participation.
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Class Size
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Each module, excluding your dissertation, is taught in a 17-week slot. As a guide, you can expect to spend approximately 11 hours studying each week.
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Your learning will be assessed through a variety of methods. These may include online timed assessments, and individual written assignments or reports.
Reading lists
If you would like to view reading lists for current or previous cohorts of students, please contact the Recruitment and Admissions team.
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Candidates must possess previous relevant work experience within the banking and financial regulation sector.
2:1 undergraduate degree (or equivalent) in a related subject or possess demonstrable experience of working in banking and financial regulation at a level sufficient with the requirements of the course.
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- Band B
- IELTS 7.0 - all four language components have to be scored 6.0+, with maximum of two components at lowest level 6.0 or 6.5.
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There are no additional entry requirements for this course.
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Important information
We are planning to make some changes to our Global Central Banking and Financial Regulation degree for 2026 entry. Modules are currently undergoing approval through the University's rigorous academic processes. As any changes are confirmed, they will be included on this webpage. It is therefore very important that you check this webpage for the latest information before you apply and prior to accepting an offer.
This programme consists of six modules (from a choice of eight) of equal weighting and a Research Methods and Dissertation module.
Upon successful completion of a single 20-credit module, you will be awarded a Postgraduate Award.
From this, you may wish to build up to a higher qualification level such as a Postgraduate Certificate (on completion of three 20-credit modules), a Postgraduate Diploma (on completion of six 20-credit modules) or a full MSc.
(MSc option only)
You will choose six of the following modules:
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- Comparative Central Banking
- Money, Banks and Macroeconomics
- Financial Regulation and Supervision
- Monetary Policy and Monetary Analysis
- Financial Markets and Financial Risk Management
- Behavioural Finance and Big Data
- Financial Conduct, Leadership and Ethics
Read the module descriptions for this course on the Warwick Business School website.