Financial Risk Management MSc

Gain the essential, in-demand technical skills and knowledge to become an expert in the measurement and management of financial risk, worldwide.

This Masters degree will equip you with the capabilities and confidence for a successful career in financial risk management. You'll have the professional skills and latest know-how to respond to emerging developments in the global capital and money markets.

You’ll gain comprehensive knowledge of essential topics, including the dynamics of financial markets, the causes and effects of financial risk, and professional practices for measuring and managing portfolio risk. You can also choose optional modules, allowing you to specialise in areas such as financial reporting and analysis, digital finance, sustainable finance, and Python programming for finance.

The programme is designed to help you become confident in financial modelling, data-driven analysis, and research methods. You'll start by developing a shared set of technical skills, then progress into one of two research pathways depending on whether you want a more industry-facing applied project or a more academically oriented dissertation.

Learning from highly qualified teaching staff involved in world-class research in financial risk management, you’ll test your knowledge in genuine business scenarios during practical case study exercises and simulations. Thanks to our excellent links with industry and commerce, you’ll gain an understanding of the latest challenges in financial markets worldwide.