Overview

Key facts

The Financial Risk Management programme at the University of Glasgow will provide you with a thorough understanding of
advanced econometric analysis

theories of risk, including bond market interest rate determination, market risk, liquidity risk and counterpart risk

the role and impact of financial regulations.
It will equip you with up to date risk management skills for the quantification of risk and the optimal asset allocation. These skills are essential for managing and hedging market, credit and interest rate risks.
You will have access to statistical packages, such as MATLAB and EViews, and a dedicated computer lab that will enable you to put theory into practice.
We are now partners with Bloomberg Experiential Learning. The ELP program recognises and celebrates academic institutions that are leaders in experiential learning through the integration of Bloomberg terminal exercises into curriculum.
Take advantage of our individualised skills development programme, which will ensure you balance academic theory with crucial employability skills to help you maximise your potential and achieve your career goals.
Career prospects
As a graduate you will be qualified to work in risk management, asset management companies, hedge funds, wealth management banks and central banks. Graduates have found employment with companies such as Morgan Stanley, HSBC, KPMG, and the Royal Bank of Scotland. We have a dedicated careers and employability team who provide 1-2-1 support and advice, group workshops, employer events on campus and networking opportunities throughout the year to help you with your career prospects.

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Programme Structure

Courses include:

Dissertation Gcefs
Financial Markets, Securities And Derivatives
Hedge Fund Risk Management
Mathematical Finance
Modelling And Forecasting Financial Time Series

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Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-09-22 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-10-01 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2027-08-21 00:00:00 , National

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Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

90

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PTE Academic

65

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IELTS

6.5

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Credits

180 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Glasgow, United Kingdom

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

Upper Second Class

English requirements

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90

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65

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IELTS

6.5

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General requirements

2.1 Honours degree or non-UK equivalent in economics, finance, engineering, physics, or another highly mathematical discipline

A copy (or copies) of your official degree certificate(s) (if you have already completed your degree)

A copy (or copies) of your official academic transcript(s), showing full details of subjects studied and grades/marks obtained

Official English translations of the certificate(s) and transcript(s)

One reference letter on headed paper

Evidence of your English language ability (if your first language is not English)

A copy of the photo page of your passport (Non-EU students only)

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Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

36720 GBP / year

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Citizens or residents

15813 GBP / year

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Living costs

Glasgow

United Kingdom

620 - 1012 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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