
Overview
MSc Financial Engineering and Risk Management course at University of Essex aims to develop finance sector workers who are able to evaluate risk, act rationally and understand the economic impact of their actions in order to find solutions. While the trader is trying to make money, the risk manager is trying not to lose it and the financial engineer is building the tools to reduce associated risks.
Your future
Many of our graduates enjoy careers in financial analysis, management, public administration and accountancy at some of the world’s most well-known organisations and exciting SMEs, including:
- Groupon, a global e-commerce marketplace
- KPMG Group, a multinational professional services network
- Right Freight Pvt Ltc, an Independent freight forwarder
- Copal Partners, a financial consultation agency
- Capital Markets Intelligence, a financial publisher
- Credit Data Research, a business funder
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Visit official programme websiteProgramme Structure
Courses included:
- Derivative Securities
- Asset Pricing
- Financial Modelling
- Risk Management
- EBS (Colchester Campus) option from list
- Finance Research Techniques Using Matlab
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Visit official programme websiteKey information
Duration
- Full-time
- 12 months
- Part-time
- 24 months
Start dates & application deadlines
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Credits
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Disciplines
Finance Risk Management Engineering Management View 174 other Masters in Engineering Management in United KingdomExplore more key information
Visit official programme websiteAcademic requirements
English requirements
Student insurance
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- Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
- Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
- Liability
- Home contents and baggage
- Accidents
- Legal aid
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Other requirements
General requirements
- A 2:2 degree, or international equivalent, in a numerate discipline such as: Economics, Finance, Mathematics, Statistics, Science or Engineering.
- Your Degree should contain at least one module relating to Economics or Finance for example: Mathematics (calculus), quantitative finance/methods or Econometrics (probability, statistics). With a score of 50% in this module.
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Visit official programme websiteTuition Fee
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International
20350 GBP/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 20350 GBP per year during 12 months. -
National
13030 GBP/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 13030 GBP per year during 12 months.
PT
- Home/UK fee£6,515
- International fee£10,175
Living costs for Colchester
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
Studyportals Tip: Students can search online for independent or external scholarships that can help fund their studies. Check the scholarships to see whether you are eligible to apply. Many scholarships are either merit-based or needs-based.
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Scholarships Information
Below you will find Master's scholarship opportunities for Financial Engineering and Risk Management.
Available Scholarships
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