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 utilising behavioural finance to explain and predict investment patterns and customer behaviours. Hence 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 careers development programme you will also have the option to undertake a summer work placement as part of your studies. The course is designed to help you: Speak clearly in meetings, presentations and group settings Write professionally for business, everything from emails to reports writing Learn industry-specific terminology Prepare for your career with confident communication for interviews and networking
Which department am I in?
Finance and Accounting
Study options
Full Time
(1 Year)
Tuition fees
£29,150.00 (31,76,073)
per year
This is a fixed fee
Application deadline
01/07/2026
Start date
September 2026
Venue
Henley Business School - Whiteknights campus
Whiteknights,
Reading,
Berkshire,
RG6 6UD, Southern England, United Kingdom
Entry requirements
For international students
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.
*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.