Risk and Finance

Entry requirements

You'll need a 2.1 degree in a subject which shows quantitative study such as engineering, sciences, finance, maths, computer science, quantitative economics, business or management or similar subjects with quantitative content. Please check our website for subjects that are not accepted. Applicants with relevant work experience are encouraged to apply.

Months of entry

September

Course content

About this course

Develop your expertise in financial risk and decision-making with Southampton’s MSc Risk and Finance. This flexible programme allows you to tailor your studies to your career goals, combining core finance modules with specialist topics such as insurance, credit scoring, and enterprise risk management.

Key features of this course

• Customisable module options in finance, insurance, and risk analytics
• Hands-on experience with credit scoring data and industry-standard software such as Bloomberg and DataStream
• Accredited by IRM, and CII, with opportunities to earn credits toward professional qualifications
• Career-enhancing initiatives including guest sessions with leaders from London Capital Group and Huawei

Your future career

Graduates are prepared for roles in financial risk management, insurance, credit analysis, and enterprise risk. The course’s strong industry links and practical focus give you a competitive edge in both finance and risk sectors.

Information for international students

If English is not your first language, you will need to demonstrate your English meets our Band C: IELTS 6.5 overall, with minimum 6.0 in reading, writing, listening and speaking. For information on other accepted English language tests, please see the website.

Fees and funding

A variety of scholarships, grants and bursaries may be available to help you fund your master’s study, both from the University and from other organisations. Please check the website for more information - https://www.southampton.ac.uk/courses/funding/postgraduate.page