
Overview
You will take core modules in mathematical finance and stochastic processes, and then choose from topics offered by the School of Mathematics, the Department of Economics, and the School of Computer Science. This Mathematical Finance programme from University of Birmingham will support you to achieve the highest levels in mathematical finance, developing the most advanced computational and programming techniques. With the skills and knowledge developed on this course you will be well-placed to advance quickly in a field where there is a growing global shortage of highly qualified people.
Why study Mathematical Finance MSc at Birmingham?
- Develop your ability to apply mathematical and scientific knowledge to financial analysis, identifying, critically analysing and evaluating scenarios within the sector
- Learn to use software packages to analyse financial data and to implement numerical models
- Tailor your degree by choosing from optional modules in a range of areas
- Train specifically in independent study and research, which is an essential skill for a quantitative analyst
- Learn at an internationally-recognised university ranked in the top 100 in the 2021 QS World University Rankings
- Benefit from our strong links with industry and Careers Network support, meaning that rigorous academic study is combined with a real practical focus, leading to excellent job opportunities
- Join a university that is number 2 in the United Kingdom for being most frequently targeted by the country’s top employers (High Fliers Research 2020).
Career
Postgraduate study at the University of Birmingham is a chance to learn from world leaders in their fields. This guarantees you a first-class learning experience, leading to a qualification that is respected the world over and making you an attractive prospect in a very competitive job market.
Graduates from MSc Mathematical Finance are well prepared to compete for quantitatively demanding positions in financial institutions, with state-of-art mathematical methods, computational skills and programming expertise. The School’s graduates work in a wide variety of fields in governmental and multi-national organisations.
The degree also provides an ideal basis for postgraduate research, either for purely academic ends or to further qualify graduates for work in financial institutions.
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Visit official programme websiteProgramme Structure
Courses include:
- Advanced Mathematical Finance
- Stochastic Processes
- Mathematical Finance Dissertation
- Postgraduate Taught Knowledge Exchange Pathway
- Mathematical Finance
- Theory of Finance
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Duration
- Full-time
- 12 months
Start dates & application deadlines
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English requirements
Other requirements
General requirements
- 2:1 Honours degree in Mathematics or a programme with advanced mathematical components.
- Students from JBJI who obtain a minimum 2:1 and the IELTS English (mandatory to obtain the Degree) will have automatic acceptance onto this programme.
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Visit official programme websiteTuition Fee
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International
23040 GBP/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 23040 GBP for the full programme during 12 months. -
National
12870 GBP/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 12870 GBP for the full programme during 12 months.
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Funding
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