Finance and Risk Management MSc
University of Brighton
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MSc - Master of Science

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Moulsecoomb Campus

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1 year

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IntroSince the banking crisis, risk managers have been increasingly sought after. Large companies rely on them to advise on appropriate risk-taking, identify and assess threats, and decide how to avoid, reduce or transfer risks.Our Finance and Risk Management MSc will develop your knowledge of risk management theory at a company, country and international level, investigating contemporary debates and controversies in risk management.Full-time students also have the option to add work experience ...Read more

Intro

Since the banking crisis, risk managers have been increasingly sought after. Large companies rely on them to advise on appropriate risk-taking, identify and assess threats, and decide how to avoid, reduce or transfer risks.

Our Finance and Risk Management MSc will develop your knowledge of risk management theory at a company, country and international level, investigating contemporary debates and controversies in risk management.

Full-time students also have the option to add work experience to their Masters through a year’s paid placement in industry.

This course is part of our Finance MSc programme. All students complete the same core finance modules, then from the end of the first semester you will be able to tailor the course to your individual career aspirations through the option to specialise in one of five areas.

The other specialisms offered are:

  • Finance and Accounting MSc
  • Finance and Banking MSc
  • Finance and Investment MSc
  • Economics and Finance MSc.

The University of Brighton is accredited by the

  • Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB)
  • – an accreditation achieved by fewer than 6% of business schools globally.

    AACSB accreditation

    The University of Brighton is accredited by the

  • Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB)
  • .

    AACSB accredited schools lead business and management education, industry engagement and impactful research and enable our students to collaborate with academics in other world-leading universities.

    Currently fewer than 6% of business schools globally are AACSB accredited. By gaining AACSB accreditation, the university has achieved its ambition to join a group of institutions considered to be the best business schools in the world.

    Career prospects

    A postgraduate qualification from School of Business and Law will help you to specialise and stand out in today's highly competitive job market.

    Finance and Risk

  • Management MSc
  • graduates are in demand among financial institutions, regulatory bodies, government agencies and risk management divisions in large non-financial companies.

    The course is also ideal preparation for continuing your studies at MPhil or PhD level, or working as a professional researcher in finance.

    Previous graduates have gone into the following roles: Fund Administrator, Epworth Investment Management; Assistant Vice President Corporate Lending, ING Bank Turkey; Pricing Analyst, General Electric Corporation; Junior Dealer, Yapi Kredi; Supply Planner, Proctor & Gamble.

    Key stats

    WUSCA ranking:
    WUSCA student ranking
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    99/101
    CUG Subject Ranking
    CUG Subject Ranking
    Source: Complete University Guide 2025
    75th
    CUG Ranking
    CUG Ranking
    Source: Complete University Guide 2025
    70th

    Modules

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    Entry requirements

    Normally a good honours degree or equivalent in a relevant subject is required. 

    Tuition fees

    Students living in

    Domestic

    £12,150 per year

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    Students from Domestic

    This is the fee you pay if the University is in the same country that you live in (England, Scotland, Wales, Northern Ireland)

    The fee for 2024/25 entry is: £12,150. There might be slight increase in fee for 2025/26 entry.

    £15,900 per year

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    Students from EU

    The amount you'll pay if you come to study here from somewhere in the EU.

    The fee for 2024/25 entry is: £15,900. There might be slight increase in fee for 2025/26 entry.

    £15,900 per year

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    Please note: The fees might vary so please make sure you contact the institution for up to date information.

    Students from International

    The amount you'll pay if you come to study here from a country outside the EU.

    The fee for 2024/25 entry is: £15,900. There might be slight increase in fee for 2025/26 entry.

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    University of Brighton
    University of Brighton , Brighton

    Located on England’s beautiful south coast, the University of Brighton is a buzzing multi-campus university with a diverse student...

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    70th
    University of Brighton
    Lewes Road Brighton Brighton and Hove BN2 4GA United Kingdom
    Nearest train station: Moulsecoomb  0.1 miles away

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