MSc Investment and Financial Risk Management

The MSc Investment and Financial Risk Management at Kingston University is designed for those who want to build or enhance a career in risk management and investment. It does not matter whether you're new to the field or already working in corporate finance; this course will help you understand the role of risk in investment decision-making and financial markets.

You will study important subjects like financial Modelling, risk financing, financial engineering, and Fixed Income Analysis (FIA) during this course. Additionally, Kingston University's MSc in Investment and Financial Risk Management offers hands-on experience with real market data and industry tools like Bloomberg. This gives you the chance to build and manage investment portfolios.

The course is taught by research-active staff and shaped by input from professionals at institutions such as Barclays and RBS Capital Markets. You’ll develop technical knowledge as well as essential skills in communication, problem-solving and teamwork, which are all highly valued by employers.

Kingston University London is a public research university located in Kingston upon Thames, southwest London. It was established in 1899 as Kingston Technical Institute, but gained university status in 1992.

The university has four campuses: Penrhyn Road, Kingston Hill, Knights Park, and Roehampton Vale. Each of these campuses offers specialised facilities and resources. Kingston University is recognised for its commitment to teaching excellence, evidenced by Gold ratings in all three categories of the Teaching Excellence Framework (TEF). 

The university offers a wide range of undergraduate and postgraduate courses across various disciplines, including Arts, Business, Engineering, and Health Sciences. With a student body and a focus on practical learning, Kingston University aims to equip students with the skills and knowledge needed for successful careers. It is currently home to a community with more than 20,000 students from 140 countries.

Candidates with non-standard qualifications will need to provide evidence that they know enough about the relevant subjects to understand the course materials. For example, a professional qualification, training or work experience in a relevant field.

Grade Requirements: 

• Applicants are expected to have a second-class lower degree (2:2) or higher in a relevant discipline. 

English Proficiency: 

• International applicants whose first language is not English are expected to have an IELTS score of 6.5 with no element below 6.0. 
• Those who do not meet this requirement could be eligible for the university’s pre-sessional English language course.

For the 2025/2026 academic session, the tuition fee to study an MSc in Investment and Financial Risk Management at Kingston University is £19,700.

Kingston University provides a range of scholarships and financial aid options to support students in reaching their academic objectives. One such scholarship is the Inspire the Future Scholarship, which offers a 40% reduction in fees for taught master's or postgraduate diploma courses with September start dates. 

The International Scholarship also gives £5,000 to international postgraduate students towards tuition in their first year of study. 

Graduates of an MSc in Investment and Financial Risk Management at Kingston University are fit for work in roles such as: 

• Risk Manager 
• Risk Analyst 
• Investment Consultant 
• Financial Manager 
• Investment Banker
• Portfolio Manager 

Applications can be made using the university's online application link. For more information about the process, you can reach out to one of our trained counsellors.