PROGRAMME OVERVIEW.
QUALIFICATION LEVELS.
Who is the programme for? This programme has been designed for professionals working in the banking, financial or related sectors who are looking to evidence their knowledge, gain insight or even change focus into central banking, commercial or retail banking, financial auditing and regulation or related sectors. Our participants come from a range of companies and organisations within these sectors. Typical participants on this programme may include: High potential candidates who are at an early stage in their professional journey and are looking to develop their career in either financial regulation or central banking Those looking to challenge themselves, evidence their learning and gain new insights and knowledge while continuing to work Those working in the banking industry who are looking to gain a broader perspective and understanding of the wider sector Those who work in professional services (including auditing) and therefore are required to have a certain level of knowledge around financial regulation Those working in financial auditing, regulation or law who would want to take a holistic approach to the financial environment.
What themes are covered? The Global Central Banking and Financial Regulation programme looks at monetary policy, financial stability and informed regulation. Beyond this, it can aid banking professionals in understanding and applying current learning on topics such as quantitative easing, big data, fintech, and comparative central banking. On the programme, you will develop your knowledge of the latest evidence-led and practice informed financial regulation and monetary policy through the use of theory and practical discussion of real-world cases.
The MSc . The full MSc Global Central Banking and Financial Regulation consists of six 20-credit modules (from a choice of eight) and a Research Methods and Dissertation module. Typically, one module (excluding the Research Methods & Dissertation module) is studied across 17 weeks, culminating in an assessment. As a guide, you can expect to spend approximately 11 hours studying each week. Depending on your chosen study schedule you may complete the MSc in two-to-three years however should you need to take longer, for example due to work or personal commitments, you may extend this.
Postgraduate Award. Alternatively, you may wish to initially commit to a single module, which upon successful completion will grant you a Postgraduate Award qualification in that subject. From this, you have the option to complete further modules in order 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.
At a glance.
Start dates: September, February or June. Duration: 17 weeks per Postgraduate Award, 24–36 months for full MSc. Format: Online, part-time. Award: Accredited by the University of Warwick. Programme fees: Sept 2026, Feb 2027 and Jun 2027 Postgraduate Award £4,145 MSc Fees £33,160 Sept 2027, Feb 2028 and Jun 2028 Postgraduate Award £4,220 MSc Fees £33,760
Modules.
Awards structure.
Key information.
Taught entirely online part-time.
The Postgraduate Award. Successfully complete one module to gain a Postgraduate Award.
Financial Markets &
Money, Banks
Choice of three start dates.
Financial Risk Management
& Financial Innovation.
Ability to pick and choose individual modules.
The Postgraduate Certificate. Successfully complete three modules to gain a Postgraduate Certificate.
Financial Regulation & Supervision.
Taught in collaboration with the Bank of England.
Behavioural Finance.
The Postgraduate Diploma. Successfully complete six modules to gain a Postgraduate Diploma.
Class profile* .
Research Methods & Dissertation.
Monetary Policy & Monetary Analysis.
31 Average age of participants.
43/57 % female/ male split.
Data Science, AI & Machine Learning.
The MSc. Successfully complete six modules, plus the Research Methods & Dissertation module to gain an MSc.
23 Nationalities represented.
7 Average years’ work experience.
Comparative Central Banking.
Financial Conduct, Leadership & Ethics.
*Studying in 2025/26 MSc cohorts.
wbs.ac.uk/go/banking
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