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Overview
Develop your career in financial services, or as a quantitative analyst in investment banking and risk management fields.
There has been worldwide growth in the financial services sector. This has fuelled the demand for suitably qualified graduates. We ensure you'll graduate ready to meet this demand. During this Quantative Finance and Risk Management programme from Newcastle University you'll develop a sound understanding of generalist finance issues, and gain specialist skills in quantitative methodology and risk management.
Graduate destinations
Graduates from this course have undertaken various roles, including:
- financial trader
- auditor
- risk analyst
- investor relations adviser
- economist
- financial analyst
- engineer on economic modelling
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What you'll learnThis course will provide the opportunity for you to develop relevant skills and a practical understanding of:- the operation and behaviour of international financial markets
- the ability to analyse the strategies of financial market investors
- the role of finance in a modern economy
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Duration
- Full-time
- 12 months
Start dates & application deadlines
- StartingApply anytime.
More details
We suggest international students apply at least two months before the course starts.
Language
English
IELTS 6.5
TOEFL® IBT 90
Credits
180 alternative credits
Delivered
On Campus
Disciplines
Business Administration Risk Management Actuarial Science View 835 other Masters in Business Administration in United KingdomExplore more key information
Visit official programme websiteAcademic requirements
GPA Upper Second Class
English requirements
IELTS 6.5
TOEFL® IBT 90
Other requirements
General requirements
A 2:1 honours degree, or an international equivalent. You also need to show a firm grasp of:
- basic calculus
- probability theory
- statistical inference
If this is not evident from your transcripts, please use your personal statement to give details of your mathematical knowledge.
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International
24000 GBP/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 24000 GBP per year during 12 months. -
National
12600 GBP/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 12600 GBP per year during 12 months.
Living costs for Newcastle upon Tyne
560 - 991 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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