2:1 or equivalent in Mathematics or a related subject including certain science degrees. In certain cases we may also consider a 2:2, which would usually come with the condition that you complete the online pre-sessional course in Mathematical Foundations of Quantitative Finance with a final grade of at least 60%. If your undergraduate degree is in business, finance or economics with sufficiently strong mathematics background (equivalent to at least two years of university level mathematics courses), then we encourage you to apply also. We welcome students with recent degrees as well as those with work experience in related disciplines and professions.
If English isn't your first language you may need to provide evidence of your English language ability. We accept the following qualifications:
IELTS, 6.0, minimum 5.5 in each component
C1 Advanced and C2 Proficiency, 169, minimum 162 in each component
Duolingo, 100, minimum 90 in all other components
LanguageCert, B2 Communicator High Pass with 33/50 in each component
PTE Academic, 55, minimum 51 in each component
TOEFL, 79, minimum 17 in Listening, 18 in Reading, 20 in Speaking and 17 in Writing
Trinity ISE III, Pass in all components
Our exciting and intensive MSc in Mathematical Finance will give you the skills you need to work in the financial sector and adapt quickly to new developments in the field.
Join an established course which has been serving students for over a decade. Our team of dedicated academic staff are leaders in their field. They publish definitive textbooks with Cambridge University Press and Springer, introducing stochastic processes and mathematical finance to crucial modern concerns such as credit risk.
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If you'd like to study this course but feel the need to revise and consolidate your mathematics background before starting, we offer an online pre-sessional course: Mathematical Foundations of Quantitative Finance.
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Modules
Core modules
Your core modules may include:
Mathematical Methods of Finance
Discrete Time Modelling and Derivative Securities
Stochastic Calculus and Black-Scholes Theory
Modelling of Bonds, Term Structure, and Interest Rate Derivatives
Option modules
Options may include:
Portfolio Theory and Risk Management
Credit Risk
C++ Programming with Applications in Finance*
Computational Finance*
*You must choose at least one of these options.
Financial analyst
Accountant
Credit risk manager
Investment manager
Risk analyst
Statistician
Insurance - Single: 300 (£) per year