Master in Cyllid Msc

Tuition is 20,000 GBP per year.

Graduates from this programme are equipped to pursue high-level roles in financial analysis, risk management, portfolio strategy, and corporate finance. By bridging the gap between theoretical finance and practical, real-world application, the course prepares professionals to navigate the complexities of global financial markets and the strategic management of financial entities.

This MSc offers a deep dive into the mechanisms of modern finance, including risk evaluation, synthetic product engineering, and advanced financial modelling. You will gain a sophisticated understanding of how financial institutions operate, ensuring you are well-positioned for career advancement in banking, investment firms, or corporate financial leadership.

Specialised CFA Pathway

A distinctive feature of this degree is the opportunity to follow a dedicated path aligned with the Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) curriculum. Students receive expert training to prepare for the CFA Level 1 exam, providing a significant professional advantage. This pathway includes research seminars and intensive training blocks throughout the summer at no additional cost. Furthermore, the programme maintains a partnership with the CQF Institute, supporting students interested in quantitative finance.

Bangor University, located in the coastal city of Bangor in Wales and founded in 1884 (Royal Charter 1885), is a public institution known for combining strong research with a student-focused experience. The university enrolls around 11,000 students, including roughly 2,700 international students, and groups teaching and research across nine academic schools. With 382 programmes spanning arts, sciences and professional subjects, Bangor balances tradition and innovation while aiming to deliver high academic standards and a supportive learning environment.

Set between the mountains of Snowdonia and the Menai Strait, the campus offers an attractive natural setting alongside good connections to larger UK cities. Institutional review commends its data-driven approach to quality, partnership with students, and embedded bilingual provision. Sustainability and global citizenship are central themes, informing research, enterprise and campus life, while interdisciplinary projects and community links create practical learning pathways for students at undergraduate and postgraduate levels.

International students benefit from tailored support services, Welsh cultural opportunities, and a breadth of modules that suit varied career goals. Small-group teaching, research-led study and industry connections support employability, internships and further study. Prospective students seeking a welcoming campus with strong pastoral care, active student societies and clear routes into professional life will find Bangor offers rigorous academics alongside a distinctive natural and cultural setting.