Overview

You have an interest in quantitative finance. You want a career in areas such as trading, quantitative portfolio management, data analytics, risk management and academia

Studying quantitative finance looks at how mathematical, programming and statistical tools are used in the real world for the analysis and modelling of financial data.

The Quantitative Finance programme at Queen's University Belfast aims to bridge the gap between quantitative models and financial decision making.

World Class Facilities

Many classes are held in the Trading Room. Students have access to Bloomberg software, a market leader in financial news, data and analytics, which is used by many financial institutions. Students also learn through using UpTick and Oxyor simulations and through programming and modelling using Python and R. The Trading Room allows for an interactive and exciting learning environment which brings textbook theory to life.

Accreditation

The Quantitative Finance programme at Queen's University Belfast has been accepted into the CFA Institute University Recognition Program.

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Programme Structure

Courses include:

Asset Pricing

Corporate Finance or Market Microstructure

Data Management

Research Methods in Finance

Advanced Analytics and Machine Learning

Computational Methods in Finance

Time-Series Financial Econometrics

Trading Principles

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Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2023-09-19 00:00:00
- Apply before 2023-08-12 00:00:00

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Language

English

IELTS

6.5

TOEFL^® IBT

90

Credits

180 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

Finance Financial Mathematics View 136 other Masters in Financial Mathematics in United Kingdom

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Academic requirements

GPA

Lower Second Class

Upper Second Class _{(recommended)}

English requirements

IELTS

6.5

TOEFL^® IBT

90

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Other requirements

General requirements

Normally a 2.1 Honours degree or equivalent qualification acceptable to the University in Finance, Mathematics, Economics or other relevant quantitative subject. Science and Engineering disciplines will be considered where there is a significant mathematical component. Performance in relevant modules must be of the required standard.

Applicants with a 2.2 Honours degree or equivalent qualification acceptable to the University and sufficient relevant experience will be considered on a case-by-case basis.

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Tuition Fee

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International

23100 GBP/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 23100 GBP per year during 12 months.
National

8360 GBP/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 8360 GBP per year during 12 months.

Northern Ireland (NI) - £8360
Republic of Ireland (ROI) - £8360
England, Scotland or Wales (GB) - £8360
EU Other - £23100
International - £23100

Living costs for Belfast

561 - 887 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 Tip: Students can search online for independent or external scholarships that can help fund their studies. Check the scholarships to see whether you are eligible to apply. Many scholarships are either merit-based or needs-based.

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Studyportals Scholarship Deadline: 30 June 2020

Apply and win up to €10000 to cover your tuition fees.

Studyportals Scholarship Deadline: 30 June 2020

Apply and win up to €10000 to cover your tuition fees.

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Overview

World Class Facilities

Accreditation

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Programme Structure

Check out the full curriculum

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

Credits

Delivered

Disciplines

Explore more key information

Academic requirements

English requirements

Student insurance

Other requirements

General requirements

Make sure you meet all requirements

Tuition Fee

International

National

Living costs for Belfast

Funding

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Check for any work restrictions

Scholarships Information

Available Scholarships

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