MSc Financial Risk Management

at Queen's University Belfast

Modules:
 

• Asset Pricing
• Corporate Finance
• Financial Regulation and Risk Management
• Financial Data Analytics
• Credit Risk Management
• Derivatives

• Normally a strong 2.2 Honours degree (with minimum of 55%) or equivalent qualification acceptable to the University in Mathematics, Accountancy, Finance, Economics or other relevant quantitative subject. Science and Engineering disciplines will be considered where there is a significant mathematical component. Performance in relevant modules must be at UK 2:2 Honours standard (miniumum 55% or acceptable equivalent).
   

The cost of studying at Queen's University Belfast varies largely depending on the type of university and the degree chosen. More often than not, humanities, arts, and education courses are less expensive than degrees in medical, engineering, or management. Furthermore, students who choose to study at the postgraduate level typically pay higher tuition fees, which again vary depending on the programme chosen.

Most universities provide scholarships or financial aid to students in order to help them offset their tuition costs. Students should be aware that additional course fees and incidental expenses may not be included in tuition. On average, international students can expect to pay £25800 annually, to study in Queen's University Belfast.

As many financial firms are substantially expanding their risk management functions, this programme is likely to open a wide range of new and exciting career opportunities including utilising cutting-edge quantitative modelling techniques and working in collaboration with traders to develop bespoke financial products, as well as portfolio and product risk management and monitoring.