Program Overview
The Financial Risk Management at University of Leicester is a MSc programme in Business & Management over 12 months, delivered On-campus. This programme equips graduates with advanced knowledge and practical skills for professional and academic careers in the field.
Students gain a rigorous grounding in both the theoretical foundations and applied dimensions of business & management. The programme combines coursework, research components, and practical projects that develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and specialist expertise relevant to industry and research needs.
Graduates of the Financial Risk Management programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across United Kingdom and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.
Key Program Features
- Duration: 12 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- English requirement: IELTS 6.5
- Tuition: GBP 18,250 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 9,155 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
- Location: Leicester, United Kingdom
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Financial Risk Management programme are prepared for diverse careers in business & management:
- Business Analyst
- Management Consultant
- Product Manager
- Strategy Analyst
- Operations Manager
- Entrepreneur
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- Foundations of Mathematics for Finance
- Professional Skills in Finance
- Financial Analysis and Investment
- Financial Modelling
- Financial Statement Analysis
- Ethics in Finance and Investment
- Exams preparation for FRM Level 1
- C++ Programming for Finance
- Financial Derivatives
- Financial Risk Management
- Accountability, Representation and Control
- Empirical Finance
- Finance and Society
- Finance, Markets and Organisation
- Financial Accounting and Audit
- Financial Derivatives
- Fixed Income Securities
- International Money and Finance
- Macroeconomic Environment
- Market Microstructure and Trading
- Public Finance
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
Entry Requirements
A good second class honours degree or equivalent from a recognised university with some mathematical or statistical content.
English Language Requirements
IELTS 6.5 or equivalent. If your first language is not English, you may need to provide evidence of your English language ability. If you do not yet meet our requirements, our English Language Teaching Unit (ELTU) offers a range of courses to help you to improve your English to the necessary standard.
English Proficiency: IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
GBP 18,250 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 9,155 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
Tuition fees: GBP 18,250 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 9,155 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
IELTS requirement: 6.5
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact University of Leicester directly for scholarship, grant, and financial aid information for this programme. Many European universities offer merit-based and need-based funding for international and domestic students.
About University of Leicester
University of Leicester
Moffat, United Kingdom
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University Profile- Application Deadline 4 September 2026
- Start Date September 2026
- Language English
- Duration 12 months