Finance with Risk Management

2:1 or above (or its international equivalent) undergraduate degree. Your degree can be in any discipline but you must have studied a subject with quantitative content. We may make an offer based on a lower grade if you can provide evidence of your suitability for the degree.

Develop strong technical and analytical skills in finance and banking, and learn how to apply them in real‑world situations. This course prepares you for a wide range of roles across the finance and banking sectors.

You’ll build a solid foundation in finance and banking theory, learning how financial decisions are made and what drives them. Industry specialists contribute to teaching, ensuring you engage with current issues in global finance practice. You’ll also develop key technical skills valued by employers, including programming, financial modelling and FinTech applications.

In the summer, you can choose to complete either:

• a dissertation (academic or applied), or
• an internship (competitive and not guaranteed).

Key benefits

• Gain the practical and technical skills employers look for
• Study contemporary topics shaped by industry experts
• Tailor your degree with three optional units
• Learn alongside an international cohort across our finance programmes

The course is highly ranked globally, including top 100 in the QS Business Masters Finance Rankings 2026 and top 50 in the Financial Times Masters in Finance 2025.

You’ll study in our purpose‑built School of Management building, designed for collaboration and supported by an on‑site Employment Hub. You’ll also have access to specialist financial platforms including Bloomberg, Refinitiv Workspace, Morningstar Direct, Mergent and FAME.