Overview
Financial Mathematics MSc is one of the routes we place students on most often, and it is offered widely enough that there is usually a fit whatever your profile looks like. It is a 1 year postgraduate programme, so the pace is quick and the dissertation carries real weight.
Teaching in Financial Mathematics is assessed through practical reports as much as written examinations. We currently work with 40 universities on this course across 30 cities.
The lowest English requirement we hold on this course is IELTS 6.0, and departments asking more than that usually expect a stronger academic record too. Tuition ranges from £16.000 to £34.000 a year depending on the department, which is a real difference over the length of the course.
The fastest way to narrow this down is to send us your grades and English score. We will come back with a shortlist rather than a brochure.
Entry requirements
AcademicA bachelor degree in a related subject. Most departments look for the equivalent of a UK 2:1, though some accept a 2:2 with relevant experience.
EnglishIELTS 6.0
Careers opportunities
A quantitative degree aimed at the modelling end of finance, and the market for it is small, well paid and demanding. Programming in Python or C++ is expected alongside the mathematics.
Roles graduates go into
- Quantitative analyst
- Quantitative developer
- Risk modeller
- Derivatives analyst
- Algorithmic trading analyst
- Actuarial or capital analyst
Where they work
- Investment banks and hedge funds
- Asset managers
- Insurers and reinsurers
- Financial technology firms
- Consultancies and regulators
After the course
The CFA or FRM depending on the direction, and in practice strong programming matters more than either.
Fees and funding
Tuition, international students£16,000 - £34,000