Overview

Within the Investment and Risk Finance MA degree offered at the University of Westminster , you’ll learn how to use financial products to solve investment management problems or to mitigate financial risks.

Suitable for experienced financial management practitioners who wish to advance their knowledge and those seeking front or middle office careers, the highly practical nature of the course, together with the unique access to professional insight and input, are key strengths. The University of Westminster and its courses are located in London.

Key facts

In the state-of-the-art Financial Markets Suite (FMS), you will apply your knowledge to real-world problems facing the international financial services industry and the corporate financial management community.

Using Bloomberg terminals, a leading source of economics and capital markets information available to the global professional financial community, this virtual trading floor allows you to monitor and analyse real-time financial market movements, company performance and financial data.

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Programme Structure

Courses include:

Financial Derivatives

Financial Modelling

International Risk Management

Modern Portfolio Management

Financial Accounting Policy and Practice

Financial Information Systems

Financial Markets and Institutions

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Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-22 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-07-01 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2026-08-25 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2027-01-19 00:00:00

Application deadline not specified.

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

88

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PTE Academic

59

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IELTS

6.5

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Credits

180 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

London, United Kingdom

Disciplines

Finance Risk Management Investment View 101 other Masters in Investment in United Kingdom

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Academic requirements

GPA

Lower Second Class

English requirements

TOEFL^® IBT

88

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59

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IELTS

6.5

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General requirements

A minimum of a lower second class honours degree (2:2).

Relevant degree disciplines include business studies, economics, geography, management, and operations research. However, students with qualifications in other disciplines, such as engineering, environmental sciences, the humanities and languages, are also encouraged to apply.

Alternative professional qualifications with at least three years of relevant professional experience will also be considered.

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Tuition Fees

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18000 GBP / year

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Citizens or residents

14900 GBP / year

≈ 14900 GBP / year

Living costs

London

United Kingdom

1137 - 2157 GBP / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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