Finance, Investment and Risk (Dual Award) University of Kent
| Award | Attendance | Study | Duration | Start | Domestic fees | International fees |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MSc | On-Campus | Full-time | 1 years | September | find out | find out |
Course overview
Finance managers invest, manage or protect a business’s money. Employers are increasingly selective in their search for those with rich cognitive skills to get the job done.
This dual award course gives students the opportunity to attain not one but two Master’s degrees and travel as they do so – studying one with Kent Business School and the other in the financial hub of Hong Kong at the Hong Kong Baptist University.
Reasons to study MSc Finance (Dual Award) at Kent
- Kent Business School is a ‘Triple Crown’ accredited business school placing us in the top 1% of business schools globally to be accredited by AMBA, EQUIS and AACSB
- You’ll be part of a supportive, diverse community at our Canterbury campus, one hour from London
- You’ll learn from our expert teaching staff, many of which appear in the top 2% of researchers worldwide
- You can increase your career prospects through an Industrial Placement or In-Company Student Consultancy Project, or even transform your idea into a business through the Business Start-Up Journey with ASPIRE
- You’ll gain access to employability support from enrolment up to 3 years after graduation at the world-famous Canterbury Cathedral
- Study your summer term at Hong Kong Baptist University (MSc Mathematical Finance)
What you’ll learn
During your study at Kent Business School, you build expertise in theory surrounding risk and crisis management, investments and portfolio management and detailed learning of things such as derivatives and fixed income markets.
Gain the expertise to drive financial innovation, leverage new technologies, and make decisions that generate lasting value for organisations and stakeholders.
Further details in relation to the second Master's award – MSc Mathematical Finance, can be found on Hong Kong Baptist University website.
Entry requirements
Contact University of Kent to find course entry requirements.
Foundation courses at University of Kent
Foundation and pathway programmes help you to meet academic and languague requirements to study abroad.
Why study at University of Kent
- In the QS World University Rankings 2026, Kent has been ranked 387th in the world and 50th within the UK.
- Kent has been ranked a Top 50 UK University in the Complete University Guide 2026.
- 97% of research at Kent was found to be of international quality in the most recent Research Excellence Framework (an independent national survey of UK universities).
- Over 250 clubs and societies including a range of sporting, performance, cultural and faith groups. Share your interests and make lifelong friends around the world.
- Canterbury and Medway is 60 mins from London by high-speed train.
- Multimillion-pound scholarship fund,stunning locations, first-class facilities, and a diverse, inclusive and supportive community.
- Dedicated postgraduate graduate and research college that provides extensive support in every part of your study experience – wellbeing, resources, workshops and career preparation.