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PostgraduateMSc

Investment and Wealth Management

University of Essex
Colchester, England
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1 yearDuration
£24,675Per Year (Intl)
£15,750Home Fee
N/AContinuation Rate

Course Overview

The MSc Investment and Wealth Management at University of Essex is a postgraduate programme designed for postgraduate students passionate about driving organisational success. Based in Colchester, England, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 1-year full-time and part-time structure. Investment and Wealth Management are two sides of the same coin for portfolio managers who need to diversify and manage their exposure to risk to accurately value their assets. You will explore how psychological factors affect the financial behaviours of investors and finance practitioners on this specialist Masters degree. Our professionally recognised MSc Investment and Wealth Management builds on your existing knowledge of finance, economics or business to prepare you for a challenging and rewarding career in portfolio management and corporate finance. International tuition fees are £24,675 per year, home/UK fees are £15,750 per year, and a minimum IELTS score of 6.5 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 71% student satisfaction rating, a median graduate salary of £33,000 within three years, a 80% continuation rate, and 72% of graduates in employment or further study.

What You'll Learn

Portfolio Theory and Asset Allocation
Behavioural Finance and Investor Psychology
Fixed Income Securities and Bond Markets
Corporate Finance and Capital Structure
Wealth Management and Financial Planning
Advanced Investment Analysis and Valuation
Risk Management and Derivatives
Research Methods and Dissertation Project
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
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Entry Requirements

📋 Academic Entry Requirements

Postgraduate Requirement2:2

🗣️ English Language Requirements

TestOverallLRWS
IELTS Academic6.55.55.565.5
PTE Academic62

L = Listening, R = Reading, W = Writing, S = Speaking

Tuition Fees & Funding

International Student Fee

£24,675

per year

Total Course Cost (12 months)£24,675

Home Student Fee

£15,750

regulated fee

Scholarships available for eligible students

Fees shown are for current entry. Fees may increase annually in line with inflation.

📊 OFFICIAL UK DATA

Graduate Outcomes

Salary data is not yet available for this course.

💼 Employment Breakdown

68%Working
4%Studying
20%Work & Study
3%Seeking Work
43%Professional Jobs
Official Data

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About University of Essex

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