Risk Analytics MSc

Queen Mary University of London

During a time of great global uncertainty, organisations are looking for professionals with traditional risk management knowledge and strong data analysis skills. This programme was designed to help you develop these expertise.

We provide comprehensive training in risk management, including risk analytics, data analytics and applied statistics. You can also choose to specialise in specific areas of risk management such as risk regulation and sustainability and climate risk.

No background in mathematics required. We invite applications from all disciplines.

Develop the risk management skills that employers are looking for in a wide variety of industries including finance, medicine, IT, science, technology, and regulatory bodies.

Tailor the programme to your interests with elective modules in risk regulation, sustainability and climate risk, financial risk management, data science and much more.

Work with real-world climate data to develop the analytical skills required for climate risk management

Study modelling techniques and their applications in systemic risk and financial crises

Assessment

You will be assessed by a mixture of formal examinations and coursework in your taught modules

You will undertake more self-directed work in completing your final Data Analytics Project

Career paths

This programme is designed for students who want a career in risk management or risk regulation anywhere in the world. With such a large number of industries requiring analytical risk management professionals, students who graduate from this programme will have the skills and knowledge to work in a wide range of industries including finance, medicine, IT, science, technology and regulatory bodies.