Investment Analysis and Risk MSc Aston University

Award	Attendance	Study	Duration	Start	Domestic fees	International fees
MSc	On-Campus	Full-time	1 years	September, January, April	find out	find out

Course overview

Delivered by the triple-accredited Aston Business School, the MSc Investment Analysis and Risk programme offers a comprehensive journey into finance and investment. Focused on practical application in trading and corporate settings, it integrates hands-on experience with Python programming and Bloomberg terminals. This course covers crucial areas such as security valuation, portfolio management and global market dynamics.

The curriculum balances practical skills with theoretical insights into investment valuation, trading techniques and corporate finance.

Improving our students’ learning experience and wellbeing is at the centre of everything we do, and that is why we are implementing an innovative learning approach known as block teaching. This will enhance our students’ educational journey and emotional wellbeing.

The benefits of block teaching are numerous: it supports a balanced study-life experience, reduces the stress of multitasking across various subjects, and fosters a better understanding of each topic by concentrating on it fully. Students are more engaged, motivated, and resilient, which can lead to better learning outcomes and a healthier environment.

Accreditations and Ranking:
Ranked 2nd in the UK and 15th in Western Europe (Financial Markets; Eduniversal Best Masters Rankings, 2025)
Affiliated University of the Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) Institute