General entry requirements

Minimum requirements

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.

English language requirements

You can find out more about our English language requirementsLink opens in a new window. This course requires the following:

• 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.

International qualifications

We welcome applications from students with other internationally recognised qualifications.

For more information, please visit the international entry requirements pageLink opens in a new window.

Additional requirements

There are no additional entry requirements for this course.

Core modules

Core Modules

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.

• Research Methods and Dissertation (MSc option only).

Plus six of the following:

• Behavioural Finance
• Big Data
• Camparative Central Banking
• Financial Conduct, Leadership and Ethics
• Financial Markets and Financial Risk Management
• Financial Regulation and Supervision
• Money, Banks and Macroeconomics
• Monetary Policy and Monetary Analysis

Read the module descriptions for this course on the Warwick Business School website.Link opens in a new window

Teaching

This programme is taught 100% online and delivered on the same bespoke platform, my.wbs, as our Global Online Learning 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.

Typical contact hours

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.

Assessment

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.

Your career

Helping you find the right career

We have our own dedicated careers team at Warwick Business School called WBS CareersPlus. You will have access to one-to-one career guidance appointments, CV checks and tailored mock interviews.

Personalised support

The WBS CareersPlus team will support you and help you to understand yourself and your strengths. They can help you to identify possible career paths, and to set and achieve your career ambitions. This helps to boost your employability and helps you prepare for your career.

You can take advantage of personalised careers coaching and advice. Our one to one careers appointments can help you if you have a question about writing applications, wish to explore your career options, or need to prepare for interviews and assessment centres.

Warwick Business School

If you’re interested in the bigger picture, comfortable challenging assumptions and want a degree that will open doors, then WBS is the place for you. We will give you the foundation for change and prepare you for your future career. Are you ready to make your mark in the world of business?

Find out more about us on our website.

The vision of WBS is to be Europe’s leading University-based Business School, developing transformational ideas and people that shape how we do business. We recognise that rankings are one way to profile our progress towards fulfilling this vision, and are proud to participate in the major global business education rankings.

MSc Finance

• 6^th in the UK and 21^th in the world - Financial Times Masters in Finance Pre-experience Ranking 2024
• 4^th in the UK and 19^th in the world - QS Business Masters Rankings 2025

MSc Management

• 3^rd in the UK and 28^th in the world - Financial Times Masters in Management Ranking 2024
• 4^th in the UK and 18^th in the world - QS Business Masters Rankings 2025

MSc Marketing & Strategy

• 2^nd in the UK and 7^th in the world - QS Business Masters Rankings 2025

MSc Business Analytics

• 3^rd in the UK and 17^th in the world - QS Business Masters Rankings 2025

MBA

• 2^nd in the UK and 3^rd in the world - Financial Times Online MBA Ranking 2024
• 4^th in the UK and 30^th in the world - Financial Times Executive MBA Ranking 2024

Our Postgraduate Taught courses

MSc courses

• Accounting & Financial Management (MSc)
• Accounting & Sustainability (MSc)
• Business Analytics (MSc)
• Business & Finance (MSc)
• Business with Consulting (MSc)
• Business with Marketing (MSc)
• Business with Operations Management (MSc)
• Finance (MSc)
• Finance & Economics (MSc)
• Financial Technology (MSc)
• Global Central Banking and Financial Regulation (MSc)
• International Business (MSc)
• Management (MSc)
• Management of Information Systems & Digital Innovation (MSc)
• Marketing & Strategy (MSc)
• Mathematical Finance (MSc)

MBA

• MBA (Accelerator)
• MBA (Executive)
• MBA (Global Online)
• MBA (Full-time)

Executive Diplomas

• Advanced Management (PGA/PGCert/PGDip)
• Behavioural Science (PGA/PGCert/PGDip)
• Digital Leadership (PGA/PGCert/PGDip)
• Marketing Leadership (PGA/PGCert/PGDip)
• Strategic Leadership & Change (PGA/PGCert/PGDip)
• Strategy & Innovation (PGA/PGCert/PGDip)

Our Postgraduate Research courses

• Business and Management (MRes/PhD)
• Doctor of Business Administration (DBA)
• Finance and Economics (MRes/PhD)

Tuition fees

Tuition fees are payable for each year of your course at the start of the academic year, or at the start of your course, if later. Academic fees cover the cost of tuition, examinations and registration and some student amenities.

Find your course fees  

Fee Status Guidance

We carry out an initial fee status assessment based on the information you provide in your application. Students will be classified as Home or Overseas fee status. Your fee status determines tuition fees, and what financial support and scholarships may be available. If you receive an offer, your fee status will be clearly stated alongside the tuition fee information.

Do you need your fee classification to be reviewed?

If you believe that your fee status has been classified incorrectly, you can complete a fee status assessment questionnaire. Please follow the instructions in your offer information and provide the documents needed to reassess your status.

Find out more about how universities assess fee status

Additional course costs

As well as tuition fees and living expenses, some courses may require you to cover the cost of field trips or costs associated with travel abroad.

For departmental specific costs, please see the Modules tab on the course web page for the list of core and optional core modules with hyperlinks to our Module Catalogue (please visit the Department’s website if the Module Catalogue hyperlinks are not provided).

Associated costs can be found on the Study tab for each module listed in the Module Catalogue (please note most of the module content applies to 2022/23 year of study). Information about module department specific costs should be considered in conjunction with the more general costs below:

• Core text books
• Printer credits
• Dissertation binding
• Robe hire for your degree ceremony

Scholarships and bursaries