Risk Management MSc

University of Nottingham

United Kingdom, Nottingham

University Rank:#97

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Duration12 month(s)

Tuition Fee

GBP 45,454 / year(s)

Next IntakeSeptember 1, 2026

Risk Management MSc

About

Course overview

Risk management is key to an organisation's sustainability. It allows a business to plan for situations ranging from global pandemics to volatile marketplaces, and to put solutions in place that enable them to continue to thrive.

Our programme will give you a complete set of essential management skills and will also develop your potential to excel in global risk management positions. You will be able to directly contribute to the success of organisations in sectors as diverse as healthcare, aviation, law, energy, engineering and insurance.

On our MSc, you'll explore topics such as analysing and modelling risk, risk governance in different sectors and quantitative risk management.

You have the option to take industry-recognised digital qualifications by Microsoft and SAP alongside your course, which will develop your digital skills.

Studying this course with us will enhance your CV and help to bring you to the notice of prestigious employers who are looking for the skillset you will have.

Requirements

Entry Requirements

Undergraduate degree2:1 (or international equivalent) in business studies, economics or management

International and EU equivalentsWe accept a wide range of qualifications from all over the world.

For information on entry requirements from your country, see our country pages.

IELTS6.5 (no less than 6.0 in each element)

English language requirementsAs well as IELTS (listed above), we also accept other English language qualifications. This includes TOEFL iBT, Pearson PTE, GCSE, IB and O level English.

Meeting our English language requirements

If you need support to meet the required level, you may be able to attend a presessional English course. Presessional courses teach you academic skills in addition to English language. Our Centre for English Language Education is accredited by the British Council for the teaching of English in the UK.

If you successfully complete your presessional course to the required level, you can then progress to your degree course. This means that you won't need to retake IELTS or equivalent.

For on-campus presessional English courses, you must take IELTS for UKVI to meet visa regulations. For online presessional courses, see our CELE webpages for guidance

Visa restrictions

International students must have valid UK immigration permissions for any courses or study period where teaching takes place in the UK. Student route visas can be issued for eligible students studying full-time courses. The University of Nottingham does not sponsor a student visa for students studying part-time courses. The Standard Visitor visa route is not appropriate in all cases. Please contact the university’s Visa and Immigration team if you need advice about your visa options.

English Requirements

PTEMin 65
IELTSMin 6
TOEFLMin 79

English Program Requirements

We accept a variety of English language tests and qualifications. The;International English Language Testing System (IELTS) Academic test is one of the most common. The IELTS test includes grades in listening, reading, writing and speaking, plus an overall grade. IELTS requirements for each of our courses are listed in our;course listings.

We also accept Pearson Test of English (PTE) and TOEFL (IBT) test certificates. Check the table below against the IELTS requirement listed in our course listings to see what grade you will need. You can also;meet our entry requirements through a;presessional English course;with our Centre for English Language Education (CELE).

Career

Careers

Our Business School Postgraduate Careers team provides expert advice, guidance and coaching to support you in your career plans, whether you are aiming to find work in the UK, in your home country or elsewhere.

Ranking 3rd in the UK for graduate support and employment rate^*, our expert staff can help you research career options, build your CV, develop your interview skills and meet employers. You’ll have access to vacancy platforms, careers events and work experience opportunities.

Integrated within your MSc, the Accelerated Career Leader Programme is designed to provide you with the tools and skills to kick start your career. Our Global Career Insights Series provides valuable sector insights from alumni and industry experts.

International students who complete an eligible degree programme in the UK on a student visa can apply to stay and work in the UK after their course under the Graduate immigration route. Eligible courses at the University of Nottingham include bachelors, masters and research degrees, and PGCE courses.

When you have graduated, you then have access to our lifelong careers support.

*QS International Trade Ranking 2025

Graduate destinations

Career destinations for our postgraduates include:

accountants
finance and investment analysts and advisers
marketing associate professionals
human resources managers
management consultants
business analysts
business development managers
financial managers
data analysts

Some MSc graduates have gone on to doctoral studies, others have become entrepreneurs. Our Ingenuity Lab has supported a number of our MSc graduates in starting their own company.

Career progression

The average starting salary for postgraduates in the Nottingham University Business School was £38,931.*

* HESA Graduate Outcomes 2022/23.

Fee Information

Tuition Fee

45,454 / year(s)

Risk Management MSc

University of Nottingham

United Kingdom, Nottingham

Go to Official Website