The MSc Financial Engineering and Risk Management combines finance, financial modelling and risk management to prepare you for specialist roles within the financial sector.
Financial engineering focuses on developing tools and techniques to understand complex financial products and markets, while risk management focuses on identifying, measuring and managing financial risk. Together, these areas help financial organisations make informed decisions and improve financial stability.
Develop an advanced understanding of financial engineering and risk management while exploring the risks associated with modern financial securities.
We will also consider applicants with any other 2:2 degree, or international equivalent, with a pass in any ONE of the following modules:
We will also consider applicants who hold a CFA Institute Programme Level One, Two or Three (pass or above).
Applicants from any other background will be considered on a case by case basis, dependent on the content of their undergraduate degree and at least one year of relevant work experience in the field of economics, finance, banking, investment, financial engineering, risk management entrepreneurship, accounting or quantitative analysis (please include your CV with your application).
We accept a wide range of qualifications from applicants studying in the EU and other countries. Get in touch with any questions you may have about the qualifications we accept. Remember to tell us about the qualifications you have already completed or are currently taking.
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If English is not your first language, we require IELTS 6.5 overall with a minimum component score of 5.5.
If you do not meet our IELTS requirements then you may be able to complete a pre-sessional English pathway that enables you to start your course without retaking IELTS.
The University uses academic selection criteria to determine an applicant’s ability to successfully complete a course at the University of Essex. Where appropriate, we may ask for specific information relating to previous modules studied or work experience.