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Master of Finance, Investment and Risk
- Canterbury, United Kingdom
- 1 year
- English
- On campus
- Master
About the program
Four-year honours degree aimed at careers in financial services.
Program highlights
- Internship available: yes
- Placement support: yes
- Work during study: yes
- Post-study work rights (1.5 years): yes
- PR pathway friendly: no
What you will learn
- Explain the principal concepts and methods of Finance
- Investment and Risk. Apply knowledge involving four-year honours degree. Interpret relevant information
- Work on discipline-specific assignments
- And communicate findings effectively.
Career outcomes
- Financial services roles
Curriculum
- Four-year honours degree. Year one covers economics
- Quantitative data analysis
- Financial services regulation and financial markets. Year two adds financial management
- Corporate finance
- Personal investment
- Macroeconomics
- Ethics
- Fundamentals of financial technology and bank management. Year three covers corporate finance strategy and principles of insurance
- With an honours project in year four.
Entry requirements
Academic
- Typical offer (course page): 2.2 or above.
Accepted academic background
Bachelor degree (first or second class honours or equivalent), By country on https://www.kent.ac.uk/internationalstudent/countries/index.html
Language tests
- IELTS 6.0
- PTE Academic 63
- TOEFL iBT 4
- Oxford Test of English 118
- Duolingo 110
Documents you’ll need
- Personal Statement
- Academic Reference
- Academic Transcripts
- Identification Document
How to apply
- Check requirements and deadlines: taught courses 27 Nov 2026 for January 2027
- 31 Aug 2027 for September 2027. Apply online via 'Apply now' on the course page (Kent Vision portal). No application fee. Provide the personal statement
- An academic reference
- Transcript and ID. Complete the CAS Shield interview if asked. Meet conditions
- Accept as Unconditional Firm and pay the deposit via the e-store or Flywire. Receive the CAS and apply for the UK Student visa with proof of funds.
Other costs
| Tuition per year | £23,950 GBP |
|---|---|
| Application fee | £0 GBP |
| Deposit | _ |
Program details
| Campus | Canterbury |
|---|---|
| Faculty or school | Kent Business School |
| Department | _ |
| Teaching language | English |
| Credit value | _ |
| Study pace | Fixed |
| Post-study stay | 1.5 years |
| Scholarship note | Kent publishes international postgraduate scholarship opportunities. Eligibility, Entry year and award value vary, Check the current scholarship criteria. |
Intakes and deadlines
Program starts
September 2027
Apply by
31 Aug 2027
291 days left
Frequently asked questions
The program takes 1 year.
The next deadline is 31 Aug 2027. Apply early, because some programs close when places fill up.
Tuition is £23,950 GBP per year. The application fee is £0 GBP. The estimated living cost is £10,539 GBP.
Accepted language tests: IELTS 6.0, PTE Academic 63, TOEFL iBT 4, Oxford Test of English 118, Duolingo 110.

