KinMaster of Science in Banking & FinanceKing's College London · London, United Kingdom

Program Overview

2027/28 dates and tuition are not yet published. Showing 2026/27 cycle data as an estimate.

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Academic: Upper second-class UK Bachelor's degree (65%); High 2:1 (minimum 65% overall). Or international equivalent. Competitive admission; meeting minimum does not guarantee an offer.
Prerequisites: Quantitative background; High 2:1 in a social-science related area (management, economics, finance or similar) with quantitative preparation in finance and/or economics.
IELTS: 7.0 overall (6.5 each component); Band B. Required if prior degree was not taught in English.
TOEFL: New scale: 5.0 overall (4.5 each component) | Old scale: 100 overall (W25, 23 each other skill); Band B. Applies to tests from 21 Jan 2026 onwards.; Band B. Applies to iBT tests taken before 21 Jan 2026.
GMAT: Optional; Not required; GMAT Focus 615+ (78%) or GMAT 670+ may strengthen the application.
GRE: Optional; Not required; GRE 324+ with strong verbal reasoning may strengthen the application.