Overview

Why this programme

The Quantitative Finance programme of the University of Glasgow will provide you will a detailed understanding of:

the structure of financial markets and forecasting of financial data

theoretical models in the core areas of quantitative finance, such as option pricing and hedging

advanced econometric and calibration methods to construct practical models of asset prices using these theories.

You will put theory into practice by using software packages such as C++ and Matlab, and will have access to our Bloomberg training room to enhance your employability skills.

You will develop programming skills to utilise in the workplace. In lectures you will be taught the theory and be provided with a financial problem and you will solve these in labs/tutorials.

We are now partners with Bloomberg Experiential Learning. The ELP program recognises and celebrates academic institutions that are leaders in experiential learning through the integration of Bloomberg terminal exercises into curriculum.

Take advantage of our individualised skills development programme, which will ensure you balance academic theory with crucial employability skills to help you maximise your potential and achieve your career goals.

Career prospects

This programme will help prepare you for a career in government, international organisations or financial institutions working as derivative traders, quantitative traders or quantitative risk managers. Recent graduates have taken up positions in various investments banks. We have a dedicated careers and employability team who provide 1-2-1 support and advice, group workshops, employer events on campus and networking opportunities throughout the year to help you with your career prospects.

Accreditation

The programme holds triple accreditation: AACSB, AMBA and EQUIS.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Applied Computational Finance
Dissertation Gcefs
Financial Market Microstructure
Investment, Finance And Asset Pricing
Mathematical Finance

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2024-09-23 00:00:00
- Apply before 2023-12-15 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2024-08-16 00:00:00 , National

Language

English

IELTS

6.5

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Credits

180 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

Economics Finance Econometrics View 428 other Masters in Economics in United Kingdom

Academic requirements

GPA

Upper Second Class

English requirements

IELTS

6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

2.1 Honours degree or non-UK equivalent in economics, finance, engineering, physics, or another highly mathematical discipline

A copy (or copies) of your official degree certificate(s) (if you have already completed your degree)

A copy (or copies) of your official academic transcript(s), showing full details of subjects studied and grades/marks obtained

Official English translations of the certificate(s) and transcript(s)

One reference letter on headed paper

Evidence of your English language ability (if your first language is not English)

A copy of the photo page of your passport (Non-EU students only)

Tuition Fee

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International

31860 GBP/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 31860 GBP per year during 12 months.
National

14300 GBP/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 14300 GBP per year during 12 months.

Living costs for Glasgow

620 - 1012 GBP /month

Living costs

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

Studyportals Student Grant Deadline: 30 June 2020

Apply and be among one of the 20 students to win €1000.

Studyportals Student Grant Deadline: 30 June 2020

Apply and be among one of the 20 students to win €1000.

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Scholarships Information

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Available Scholarships

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