MSc Behavioural Finance at University of Reading

A finance masters at the ICMA Centre combining finance and psychology to explain how psychological factors influence investment decisions and market outcomes; affiliated with the CFA Institute.

Faculty: Henley Business School  |  Department: ICMA Centre  |  Duration: 12 months full-time  |  Intake: September 2027  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Location: Reading, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Modules include Investments, Financial Securities and Markets, Econometric Analysis for Finance, Behavioural Finance, Investment Portfolio Management, Derivatives Securities and a choice of electives such as Private Equity and Venture Capital, Sustainable Investments and Consumer Behaviour, with a Research Project or Work Placement and Project.

Career pathways

ICMA Centre master's graduates secure roles at employers such as Boston Consulting Group, Deloitte, KPMG, Societe Generale and UBS, with an average salary of 44,608 pounds one year after graduation.

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