Scholars are expected to be drawn from areas of the UK considered to be relatively lacking in opportunity and they must also be able to demonstrate financial need. They will probably have attended schools in the public sector. They will have been active in their local community, and be able to explain how the MSc will complement their career plans.

The MSc is largely a taught course, although it includes a dissertation requirement. It provides significant credits towards the ACII – the core insurance qualification assessed by the Chartered Insurance Institute. The MSc dissertation may normally be accepted by the CII as fulfilling the academic requirements for progress to the FCII. This degree also gains some exemptions from the requirements of the Institute of Risk Management. With an MSc, graduates of the course will therefore achieve a significant differentiator in their CV when applying for roles in insurance and risk management.

Entry to the MSc demands a 2:1. Those wishing to be considered for sponsorship should first apply to the WCI using the application form. Successful applicants will then need to apply to the City Business School following the standard procedure before the sponsorship can be confirmed, although it is intended that the scholarship application process will remove most of the uncertainty from this procedure. WCI and City will be liaising throughout the assessment process. We look forward to receiving your application form.

Useful links
- Cass MSc
- CII
- IRM