Risk and Finance (MSc) 12 months Postgraduate Programme By University of Southampton |TopUniversities
Programme Duration

12 monthsProgramme duration

Application Deadline

19 Aug, 2026Application Deadline

Starting Month

SepStarting Month

Programme overview

Main Subject

Finance

Degree

MSc

Study Level

Master's

Study Mode

On Campus

An increasingly uncertain financial world means there is growing demand for graduates with critical risk management skills as well as a through grounding in finance. Taught by leading researchers in risk taking, decision making and finance, this MSc will prepare you for a broad range of career paths. you could choose to use your skills in the financial sector, for example as a stockbroker, investment banker, financial analyst, risk manager or fund manager, or work for an insurance company. The course includes specialist modules in insurance and credit scoring rarely found on degrees of this type, so you can opt to develop your skills to progress in this growing sector.

Programme overview

Main Subject

Finance

Degree

MSc

Study Level

Master's

Study Mode

On Campus

An increasingly uncertain financial world means there is growing demand for graduates with critical risk management skills as well as a through grounding in finance. Taught by leading researchers in risk taking, decision making and finance, this MSc will prepare you for a broad range of career paths. you could choose to use your skills in the financial sector, for example as a stockbroker, investment banker, financial analyst, risk manager or fund manager, or work for an insurance company. The course includes specialist modules in insurance and credit scoring rarely found on degrees of this type, so you can opt to develop your skills to progress in this growing sector.

Admission Requirements

6.5+
3.2+
92+
176+
67+
120+
You'll need a 2.1 degree in a subject which shows quantitative study such as engineering, sciences, finance, maths, computer science, quantitative economics, business or management or similar subjects with quantitative content. Please check our website for subjects that are not accepted. Applicants with relevant work experience are encouraged to apply.

19 Aug 2026
1 Year
Sep

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