MSc Risk Management at University of Southampton

Study this UK risk management master’s for a broad understanding of theory and practice in key topics of risk. Explore financial and credit risk, decision making and corporate security and insurance. This course equips you with the skills to apply project risk management principles to a range of sectors.

Faculty: Social Sciences  |  Department: Business, accounting, finance and marketing  |  Duration: 1 year full-time  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Intake: September 2027  |  Location: Southampton, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

You'll study this full-time master’s course over 12 months. This is made up of modules that everyone on the course takes, and modules we’ll ask you to choose from a list of options. Your optional modules give you the opportunity to personalise your degree and study topics of interest and to work towards your career goals.

Career pathways

Graduates commonly work in sectors including accountancy, banking, business, finance, insurance, IT, security, government agencies. Careers directly related to the course include business analyst, compliance consultant, external auditor, flood risk engineer, financial risk manager, insurance underwriter, investment banker, risk analyst.

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