MSc Investment and Wealth Management at University of Essex

Programme overview

The MSc Investment and Wealth Management builds on your existing knowledge of finance, economics or business to prepare you for a career in investment, wealth management and finance. Investment and wealth management focus on how money and assets are invested, managed and protected over time. You'll explore how portfolios are managed, how investments are valued and how risk and investor behaviour can influence financial decisions.

What you will study

Core and compulsory modules: Year 1: Dissertation, Corporate Finance, Portfolio Management, Behavioural Finance, Research Methods in Finance, Financial Derivatives, Postgraduate Mathematics Preparation, Professional and Academic Development (PAD).

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Entry requirements

A 2:2 degree, or international equivalent, in one of the following subjects (with no module requirements): Accounting Actuarial Science Business Commerce Computer Science Data Analysis Economics Engineering Mathematics Natural Science Statistics We will also consider applicants who hold a CFA Institute Programme Level One, Two or Three (pass or above). Applicants from any other background will be considered on a case by case basis, where they have at least one year relevant work experience in the field of economics, finance, banking, investment, financial engineering, risk management, entrepreneurship, accounting or quantitative analysis (please include your CV with your application). If English is not your first language, we require IELTS 6.5 overall with a minimum component score of 5.5.

Domestic applicants: GBP 16,550 a year. Listed for October 2027 entry. Source

International applicants: GBP 25,925 a year. Listed for October 2027 entry. Source

Intake: October 2027

Duration: 1 year

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