Insurance & Risk

Key programme benefits to future students

The programme provides students with the technical capacity, objective reasoning and contextual overview for roles within the growth areas of risk management and insurance.



The programme enables students’ understanding of the prominent risk exposure models used and their regulatory context.



The programme facilitates the development of specialised technical and analytical skills with a strong appreciation of underpinning assumptions while promoting the development of self-managed learning skills including time management, prioritisation, critical thinking and reflection.



Key Fact: Learners will have full access to the S&P Capital IQ Pro platform and all the Market Intelligence the platform provides

Autumn Modules

• Corporate Responsibility

• Global Finance & Capital Markets

• Insuring Life & Health Risks

• Risk & Derivative Markets

• Professional Development 1

• Research Methods 1



Spring Modules

• Financial Regulation

• Insuring Risk in Nature & Industry

• Underwriting Risk

• Professional Development 2

• Research Methods in Finance 2



Optional Modules (choose 1)

International Economic Issues | Leadership, Influence & Change | Project Management in Practice



Optional Modules (choose 1)

Econometrics | Risk Analytics & Big Data | Principles of International Tax



Summer Modules

• International Business Workshop

• Dissertation

Normally applicants will possess a minimum 2:2 honours primary degree (Level 8 - National Qualifications Authority of Ireland) in a relevant discipline (For example, business, finance, economics, social science and mathematics). However, students from cognate backgrounds are also encouraged to apply. In the case of international students, the overseas equivalent as determined by the Course Team in consultation with UL Graduate School Admissions will be acceptable. Where candidates are non-native English language speakers, the candidate should meet the University's English language requirements. In exceptional circumstances an applicant who cannot satisfy the undergraduate requirement may be accepted on the basis of relevant professional experience.

1 year full-time, on-campus.

Autumn

Graduate careers

Graduates can expect to gain employment in areas such as international insurance broking firms, risk management departments of major corporations, investment & retail banks, regulatory authorities and climate change planning.