Course summary
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
Modules
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.
Entry requirements
- Undergraduate degree – a good second class honours degree or the equivalent from an internationally recognised university* - Degree discipline – any degree discipline, but must have a satisfactory existing level of numeracy - Building Blocks of Maths and Stats for Finance course – we may ask you to complete and pass the free online two-week Building Blocks of Maths and Stats for Finance course developed by the ICMA Centre on the FutureLearn platform, if we think it is appropriate in your individual case. For example, if you have been out of education for more than a few years or have little evidence of any numerical ability. * Please note that due to increasing competition for places on our master's programmes, our entry requirements may change. We operate a rolling admissions system and you are therefore advised to apply early in order to be sure of your place on our programmes. We experience high levels of demand, and it is possible we might have to close applications to some programmes once places are filled.
Fees and funding
Tuition fees
| Republic of Ireland | £15500 | Whole course |
| Channel Islands | £15500 | Whole course |
| EU | £28500 | Whole course |
| England | £15500 | Whole course |
| Scotland | £15500 | Whole course |
| Wales | £15500 | Whole course |
| Northern Ireland | £15500 | Whole course |
| International | £28500 | Whole course |
Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website .
Additional fee information
No additional fees or cost information has been supplied for this course, please contact the provider directly.
Provider information
University of Reading
Whiteknights Campus
Reading
RG6 6UR