Behavioural Finance (Taught)

The MSc Behavioural Finance at the ICMA Centre will give you a deep understanding of the world of finance, financial markets, and the psychological factors that influence investment decisions and systematically affect market outcomes. Financial institutions are increasingly using behavioural finance to explain and predict investment patterns and customer behaviours, so behavioural finance graduates are in increasingly higher demand.

The MSc Behavioural Finance is affiliated with the CFA Institute. This is in recognition that this degree covers at least 70% of the CFA Program Candidate Body of Knowledge, the CFA Institute Ethical and Professional Standards, and other requirements.

Parallel with your studies, you will also have the opportunity to prepare for the CFA level 1 exam.

Along with a comprehensive finance-focused career development programme, you will also have the option to undertake a summer work placement as part of your studies.

For more information, please visit the programme page: https://www.icmacentre.ac.uk/study/masters/msc-behavioural-finance

Sample modules may include:
*Econometric Analysis for Finance
*Investments
*Psychological and Behavioural Sciences for Finance
*Nudge, Motivation and Behaviour Change
*Sustainable Investments

These are the modules that we currently offer for 2025/26 entry. They may be subject to change as we regularly review our module offerings to ensure they’re informed by the latest research and teaching methods.

Please note that the University cannot guarantee that all optional modules will be available to all students who may wish to take them.

Check our website for more details about the course structure.