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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 Pytho, Matlab 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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Courses include:
- Asset Pricing
- Corporate Finance
- Market Microstructure
- Research Methods in Finance
- Computational Methods in Finance
- Derivatives
- Time-Series Financial Econometrics
- Trading Principles
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Duration
- Full-time
- 12 months
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Language
English
IELTS 6.5
TOEFL® IBT 90
Credits
180 alternative credits
Delivered
On Campus
Disciplines
Finance Financial Mathematics View 132 other Masters in Financial Mathematics in United KingdomExplore more key information
Visit official programme websiteAcademic requirements
GPA Upper Second Class
Lower Second Class (recommended)
English requirements
IELTS 6.5
TOEFL® IBT 90
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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International
20500 GBP/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 20500 GBP per year during 12 months. -
National
7250 GBP/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 7250 GBP per year during 12 months.
- Northern Ireland (NI) £7,250
- Republic of Ireland (ROI) £7,250
- England, Scotland or Wales (GB) £7,250
- EU Other £20,500
- International £20,500
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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