Financial Risk Management (with a Year in Industry) Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)
Course Overview - Financial Risk Management (with a Year in Industry) Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)
Risk Management plays a central role in the modern financial industry, by modelling the potential costs that could arise from changes in the markets or the broader economy. Using advanced statistical techniques, estimates can be made of the value at risk if extreme events were to occur. This allows financial institutions to take pre-emptive action such as hedging their exposure using derivatives contracts. Students on the Financial Risk Management degree will learn theories exploring market, credit and enterprise risk, whilst gaining expertise in the statistical software that is use...
Risk Management plays a central role in the modern financial industry, by modelling the potential costs that could arise from changes in the markets or the broader economy. Using advanced statistical techniques, estimates can be made of the value at risk if extreme events were to occur. This allows financial institutions to take pre-emptive action such as hedging their exposure using derivatives contracts. Students on the Financial Risk Management degree will learn theories exploring market, credit and enterprise risk, whilst gaining expertise in the statistical software that is used to measure these risks. There is an integrated placement year, which allows students to gain valuable practical experience working in a professional environment.
The degree includes a range of modules which examine financial, credit and enterprise risk. There is also a strong emphasis on mathematical and computing skills so that students will be prepared for employment.
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Course Details
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Study Mode
Full-time
Duration
4 Years
Start Date
2027-09-15
Campus
Main Site
Application Details
Provider Details
Codes/info
Course Code
A69-A71
Institution Code
Q75
Points of Entry
Year 1
Entry Requirements
A level
including A-level Mathematics grade A
UCAS Tariff
Not accepted
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
Not accepted
Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017)
H2 H2 H3 H3 H3 H3 (Including H2 in Mathematics) at Higher Level
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme
36 points overall with 6,6,6 at Higher Level to include 6 in Mathematics.
Scottish Higher
Not accepted
Pearson BTEC Extended Diploma (QCF)
Not accepted
Scottish Advanced Higher
Offers are set on an individual basis taking into account performance in Scottish Highers. Students with good results in their Scottish Highers will be considered if they are taking Advanced Higher Mathematics (min grade A required).
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Fees and funding
| Region | Costs | Academic Year | Year | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Northern Ireland, Republic of Ireland | £4,985 | 2026/27 | Year 1 | |
| England, Scotland, Wales, Channel Islands | £9,535 | 2026/27 | Year 1 | |
| International, EU | £22,400 | 2026/27 | Year 1 |
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