University of Kent

Finance, Investment and Risk with Placement - MSc

University of KentCanterbury, United Kingdom

Course overview

Finance is changing. Are you ready to lead that change? In an era shaped by global volatility, shifting regulations, and technological disruption, the ability to understand and manage financial risk is more critical than ever.

If you're curious about how markets behave, how investors make decisions, and how financial institutions navigate uncertainty, this course will give you the tools to thrive. Our MSc Finance, Investment and Risk degree is designed for ambitious individuals looking to build advanced expertise across the financial landscape. You’ll explore the workings of global markets, learn to analyse and manage complex investment portfolios, and gain a deep understanding of credit risk, derivatives, and financial modelling.

With input from industry experts and access to platforms like LSEG, you’ll be equipped to take on high-stakes roles in investment banking, portfolio management, and risk consulting, anywhere in the world. This course doesn’t just teach finance - it prepares you to lead it. Study the Finance, Investment and Risk MSc at Kent Business School and graduate with the confidence to excel in your career.

Key highlights

  • Covers global markets, portfolio analysis and investment management
  • In-depth study of credit risk, derivatives and financial modelling
  • Industry experts contribute to course content
  • Hands-on access to financial data platforms such as LSEG
  • Includes a placement year for professional work experience

Entry requirements

  • Degree: 2:2 — or above
  • Degree: 2nd class — or above

Scholarships

  • Chevening Scholarships

  • Christine and Ian Bolt Scholarship

    Scholarship value up to £10,000.

  • Kent Business School Beaconhouse PG Progression Scholarship

    Tuition fee discount scholarship of £6,000.

    Up to £6,000

  • Kent Business School Dean's Excellence Scholarship Award

    Awards of up to £3,000

  • Kent Business School MBA Scholarship

    50% off Tuition Fee.

    Up to 50% of fees

  • Kent Graduate Scholarship

    20% fee reduction for post-graduate taught programmes at the University of Kent.

    Up to 20% of fees

  • Kent International Scholarship Postgraduate Taught

    Scholarship value - £5000

    Up to £5,000

  • Kent International Scholarship Postgraduate Taught (KBS)

    Scholarship value £3000

    Up to £3,000

  • Kent LLM Solicitors’ Practice Scholarship (Canterbury)

    £2,000 tuition fee discount (Home Students); £2,000 tuition fee discount (Overseas Students).

    Up to £2,000

  • Sasha Roberts Scholarship

    £3,000 stipend per annum split into two payments of £1,500 in October and January.

    Up to £3,000

  • The “Ambition” Scholarship for University of Kent Graduates

    £1,500 for Full Time UK students; £750 per year for Part Time UK students; £3,000 for Full Time Overseas students.

  • The CAMEMS Scholarship

    £3,000 stipend per annum split into two payments of £1,500 in October and January.

    Up to £3,000

  • The Widening Participation Ambition Scholarship for University of Kent Graduates

    £5,000 for UK students (£2,500 per year for part time students).

Careers this course leads to

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

Cost of study

UK/Home: £15,000 per year | International: £20,700 per year

Admission

Applications are made through AHZ at no cost. Share your transcripts, English test scores and personal statement, and your AHZ Counsellor will review your profile, submit your application to University of Kent, and guide you through interview, offer, CAS and visa — right up to enrolment.

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