Risk Analytics (Taught)

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

What you'll study

Semester One
In the first semester, you will focus on the compulsory modules. These will provide you with the necessary foundations to succeed in a risk related career. We will cover fundamental risk analytics tools, statistics, data analytics, and machine learning. We will also introduce you to key risk management theories in Enterprise Risk Management and Finance.

Semester Two
In the second semester, you will choose all your modules and tailor the programme to your interests, career plans or professional background. Our elective modules give you the opportunity to specialise in specific areas of risk management, such as:

• Enterprise risk analytics (with Actuarial Risk Management 2)

• Financial risk analytics (with Digital and Real Asset Analytics and Financial Data Analytics)

• Sustainability and Climate Risk Analytics

• Regulatory Risk Analytics.

Semester Three
In the third semester, you will work on your dissertation. This is a unique opportunity to be actively involved in risk-related projects. Working alongside a researcher, you will develop the hands-on skills required to work in various industries, government agencies, or academic institutions. You will also be well-positioned to pursue a PhD programme in Risk Analytics or a related field.