Kingston University

MSc Investment and Financial Risk Management

Kingston University

Course overview

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.

Entry requirements

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.

Scholarships

  • Alumni Discount

    Award: 10% discount on tuition fees.

    Up to 10% of fees

  • Chelsea Arts Club Trust MA Award

    The Chelsea Arts Club Trust MA Materials and Research Award is a £2,500 bursary, awarded each year to an MA Fashion or MA Sustainable Fashion student.

    Up to £2,500

  • Chevening Scholarships

    Award: Tuition fees, travel costs and living allowance subsidised.

  • International Merit-Based scholarships

    The scholarships are worth £5,000 towards your first year tuition fees.

    Up to £5,000

  • Niloufar Ebrahim Scholarship

    The scholarship will cover a portion of tuition fees for the applicant, up to the value of £1,000.

  • Postgraduate Progression Scholarship

    The Kingston University Postgraduate Progressions Scholarship offers a 15% reduction in postgraduate tuition fees.

  • The Kingston Impact Scholarship

    £5,000 tuition fee contribution to two MBA students.

    Up to £5,000

  • The Kingston MBA Scholarship

    Kingston University Business School is proud to offer a tuition fee scholarship of £5,000 to self-funded candidates.

    Up to £5,000

Career opportunities

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 

Cost of study

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.

Admission

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.

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