MSc Risk and Finance at University of Southampton

Programme overview

Develop your knowledge of finance, risk and decision-making in this specialist UK master's course. MSc Risk and Finance allows you to select the modules you want to study to follow your career goals. This accredited course lets you apply for credits towards professional qualifications, setting you above your competitors.

What you will study

This is a full-time master’s course. You’ll study for 12 months, from September to the following September. In the first 9 months (semesters 1 and 2) you'll study the taught part of your course.

Career pathways

Graduates commonly work in sectors including accountancy, banking, business, finance, insurance, IT, security, government agencies. Careers directly related to the course include accountant, actuary, compliance consultant, environmental compliance specialist, external auditor, forensic accountant, financial risk analyst, financial risk manager.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Typical offer: 2:2 degree. Language Studies – degrees that focus on learning a language or how to translate, such as 'Business English', 'Applied English', or 'Translation', are not acceptable. However, this restriction does not apply to ‘English’ and ‘English literature’ degrees of the kind taught in the UK. Art/Design/Vocational Studies – degrees that focus on learning a particular form of art, craft or vocation. IELTS 6.5 overall with at least 6.0 in each component.

Domestic applicants: GBP 20,000 a year. UK (home) students, tuition for a year of study on the September 2027 entry course page Source

International applicants: GBP 38,100 a year. EU and international students, tuition for a year of study on the September 2027 entry course page Source

Intake: September 2027

Duration: 1 year full-time

Apply through the official page: https://www.southampton.ac.uk/study/postgraduate-taught/apply

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