Financial Risk Management
Entry requirements
- Undergraduate Degree – Minimum 2:1 or the equivalent from an overseas institution*
- Degree Discipline – Any degree discipline, but must have a satisfactory level of numeracy
- Building Blocks of Maths and Stats for Finance course – We may ask you to complete and pass the free online 2-week Building Blocks of Maths and Stats for Finance course developed by the ICMA Centre on the FutureLearn platform, if we think it is appropriate in your individual case. For example, if you have been out of education for more than a few years or have little evidence of any numerical ability.
* Please note that due to increasing competition for places on our Masters programmes our entry requirements may change.
We operate a rolling admissions system and you are therefore advised to apply early in order to be sure of your place on our programmes. We experience high levels of demand, and it is possible we might have to close applications to some programmes once places are filled.
Months of entry
September
Course content
- Enhance your career prospects in one of the most sought after areas of finance
- Study one of the most recognised risk management Masters courses in the UK, which is accredited by the Global Association of Risk Professionals (GARP)
- Enrich your risk management expertise with a syllabus covering a major part of the GARP FRM Part I qualification
- Focus on highly specialised topics such as market risk, financial instruments and credit risk
- Benefit from the programme’s affiliation with the CFA Institute, as well as additional professional exam exemptions from PRMIA
- Enhance your employability skills by undertaking a summer work placement as part of your study
This Masters course is tailored to the needs of the rapidly evolving financial markets, providing you with an insight into new innovations in the area of risk management. The financial system has undergone major restructuring in preparation for the new regulatory frameworks, affecting existing roles and creating different skillset requirements within risk management divisions of financial institutions.
Through our long-term academic partnerships and accreditations by leading professional bodies, the MSc Financial Risk Management offers a rigorous learning experience, combining a practice focused approach and current market intelligence. You will also benefit from exemptions to professional certifications from leading professional bodies worldwide.
The MSc Financial Risk Management is accredited by the Global Association of Risk Professionals (GARP). The curriculum integrates applied academic knowledge to industry needs and is mapped to the GARP FRM Part I qualification, offering you insights into the latest professional practices in Risk and a significant competitive advantage in your career journey.
Information for international students
- IELTS: 6.5 with no component below 6.0 in any sub-skills OR
- IELTS with pre-sessional English: 6.5 with no component below 5.5 in each of the four sub-skills
The Pre-sessional English Programme is for international students who need to meet their degree programme English language requirements. Our courses equip you with the skills and language needed for academic success, including critical thinking, self-reflection, learner autonomy, research skills and integrating sources. The Pre-sessional English Programme is accredited by the global association of Lecturers in English for Academic Purposes, which guarantees you will receive a high-quality student experience.
Find out about our comprehensive range of Pre-Sessional English courses
We appreciate the difficulties that some students are having with the availability of English Language tests, as the impact of the global pandemic continues. As a result of this, we are pleased to announce that we can now accept the non-SELT version of LanguageCert (which includes the online version) and DuoLingo as suitable English language qualifications. These can be accepted for direct entry onto Undergraduate (except Speech and Language Therapy), Postgraduate Taught (except Speech and Language Therapy) and Postgraduate Research programmes.
For information on individual programme requirements and other English language qualifications, please visit our English requirement equivalent page.
Fees and funding
Scholarships
We offer a number of scholarships for UK/Home and International applicants. Please note that scholarship application is via the University of Reading applicant portal once an offer has been made. You can only apply when you have received an offer (conditional or unconditional). When you view your offer in the portal you will see the link to apply for scholarship(s) relevant to your offer.
For a full list of scholarships, visit our scholarships webpage.
Qualification, course duration and attendance options
- MSc
- full time12 months
- Campus-based learningis available for this qualification
Course contact details
- Name
- Global Recruitment Team
- student.recruitment@reading.ac.uk