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PostgraduateMSc

Financial Risk Management

University of Reading
Reading, England
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1 yearDuration
£29,150Per Year (Intl)
£15,850Home Fee
N/AContinuation Rate

Course Overview

Pursue your ambitions in business and management with the MSc Financial Risk Management at University of Reading. Based in Reading, England, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 1-year full-time structure. This master's 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-f... International tuition fees are £29,150 per year, home/UK fees are £15,850 per year, and a minimum IELTS score of 6.5 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 84% student satisfaction rating, and 90% of graduates in employment or further study.

What You'll Learn

Advanced Financial Risk Management
Market Risk and Value at Risk
Credit Risk Assessment and Modelling
Operational Risk and Regulatory Compliance
Enterprise Risk Management Framework
Quantitative Methods for Risk Analysis
Derivatives Pricing and Risk Hedging
Research Methods and Dissertation
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
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Entry Requirements

📋 Academic Entry Requirements

Postgraduate Requirement2:2

🗣️ English Language Requirements

TestOverallLRWS
IELTS Academic6.56666
PTE Academic69

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

Tuition Fees & Funding

International Student Fee

£29,150

per year

Total Course Cost (12 months)£29,150

Home Student Fee

£15,850

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

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💼 Employment Breakdown

80%Working
10%Studying
10%Work & Study
Official Data

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