MSc Financial Risk Management at University of Leeds

Programme overview

The MSc Financial Risk Management develops technical skills in measuring and managing financial risk, financial modelling and research methods, with an applied project or academic dissertation pathway. It is an accredited programme.

Department: Leeds University Business School | Duration: 12 months full-time | Intake: September 2027 | Study mode: full-time | Location: Leeds, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Core modules are Portfolio Risk Management, Corporate Finance, Applied Finance, Financial Modelling and Analysis, Financial Derivatives and Critical Skills for the Finance Professional, plus a 60-credit Accounting and Finance Dissertation; options include Python programming for finance, sustainable finance and digital finance.

Career pathways

Careers in risk management, credit risk analysis, derivatives, insurance and finance research, at financial institutions, investment banks, regulators, insurers, asset managers and investment funds, or progression to a research degree.

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Application information

Entry requirements

A bachelor degree with a 2:1 (hons) in a relevant subject such as accounting, finance, economics, mathematics, physics or engineering, with a strong grounding and high scores in quantitative subjects. English language (international applicants): IELTS 6.5 overall with no less than 6.0 in any component.

Domestic applicants: GBP 19,500 for the whole programme (2027 entry). UK fee, total for the full-time course Source

International applicants: GBP 36,600 for the whole programme (2027 entry). International fee, total for the full-time course Source

Intake: September 2027

Duration: 12 months full-time

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