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Tuition fee
9020 GBP / year
9020 GBP / year
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Tuition fee
9020 GBP / year
9020 GBP / year
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Duration
18 months
Duration
18 months
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Taught in
English
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About

The MSc in Mathematical Finance (Online) at the University of York will give you the skills you need to work in the financial sector and adapt quickly to new developments in the field.

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Overview

Upon successful completion of this Mathematical Finance (Online) degree offered at the University of York , you can embark on careers in trading and pricing derivative financial securities (options, futures, forwards, and the like), fund management, risk management, research and development, or pursue further study to PhD level.

Quick Facts:

  • This distance learning programme builds on the strength and success of the campus-based MSc Mathematical Finance. You'll develop your skills and competence in mathematical and quantitative finance in a flexible learning environment, suitable for a diverse range of students from across the world.
  • Our team of dedicated academic staff are leaders in their field, and you'll work closely with them through regular one-to-one online tutorials and supervisory sessions.

Our graduates go on to work in:

  • investment banks
  • hedge funds
  • insurance companies
  • stock brokerage
  • unit trusts
  • pension funds
  • corporate finance departments
  • other financial institutions worldwide

Programme Structure

Courses include:

  • Mathematical Methods of Finance  
  • Discrete Time Modelling and Derivative Securities 
  • Portfolio Theory and Risk Management 
  • Stochastic Calculus and Black-Scholes Theory 
  • Numerical and Computing Techniques in Finance 
  • Modelling of Bonds, Term Structure and Interest Rate Diversities

Key information

Duration

  • Part-time
    • 18 months

Start dates & application deadlines

More details
  • With six start dates a year, you’re not restricted to the traditional academic year and can begin your postgraduate study within weeks.

Language

English
Duolingo English Test
105
TOEFL® IBT
OR
79
PTE Academic
55
IELTS
6

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Credits

180 alternative credits

Delivered

Online

Campus Location

  • York, United Kingdom

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Academic requirements

GPA admission requirements GPA
Upper Second Class

English requirements

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105
TOEFL® IBT
OR
79
PTE Academic
55
IELTS
6

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Other requirements

General requirements

  • 2:1 or equivalent in Mathematics or a related subject including certain science degrees.In certain cases we may also consider a 2:2, which would usually come with the condition that you complete the online pre-sessional course in Mathematics for Quantitative Finance with a final grade of at least 60%. If your undergraduate degree is in business, finance or economics with sufficiently strong mathematics background (equivalent to at least two years of university level mathematics courses), then we encourage you to apply also. We welcome students with recent degrees as well as those with work experience in related disciplines and professions.
  • You should indicate whether you want to undertake the 'Fast' stream (18 months) or the 'Standard' stream (36 months). However, to allow maximum flexibility, it is possible to transfer between the streams at the end of each stage.

Tuition Fees

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  • International

    Non-residents
    9020 GBP / year
    ≈ 9020 GBP / year
  • Domestic

    Citizens or residents
    9020 GBP / year
    ≈ 9020 GBP / year

Additional Details

This is the fee per stage (stage 1 - Certificate; stage 2 - Diploma; and stage 3 - Dissertation). Each stage takes six months or one year.

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Deadline
30 Jun 2027
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Grant
2000 GBP
Deadline
30 Apr 2027
Terry Ward Scholarship

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York, United Kingdom
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5000 GBP
Deadline
15 May 2027
Xenophanes Scholarship

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York, United Kingdom
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Grant
8000 GBP
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Anytime
Global Impact Masters Scholarship

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York, United Kingdom
Provided by university
Grant
1000 GBP
Deadline
06 May 2027
English and Related Literature MA Scholarships

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York, United Kingdom
Provided by university
Grant
2000 GBP
Deadline
07 Jun 2027
Dame Janet Baker Masters Scholarship
Merit-based

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University of York
York, United Kingdom
Provided by university
Grant
10000 GBP
Deadline
11 May 2027
GREAT Scholarship

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York, United Kingdom
Provided by university
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
27 Feb 2027
Higher Education Scholarships for Palestinians (HESPAL)

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York, United Kingdom
Provided by university
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
31 May 2027
Sam Pegram Scholarship

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York, United Kingdom
Provided by university
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
30 Jun 2027
Lower and Lower-Middle Income Countries Scholarship

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York, United Kingdom
Provided by university
Grant
8000 GBP
Deadline
Not specified
York Minster Choral Scholarships

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York, United Kingdom
Provided by university
Grant
5000 GBP
Deadline
Anytime
IPC Postgraduate Progression Scholarship
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York, United Kingdom
Provided by university
Grant
1600 GBP
Deadline
30 Apr 2027
Feilden Centenary Scholarship

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York, United Kingdom
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Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
Anytime
York Graduate Loyalty Discount

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York, United Kingdom
Provided by university
Grant
5000 GBP
Deadline
07 Jun 2027
Matt Dibble MA Music Scholarship

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York, United Kingdom
Provided by university
Grant
1500 GBP
Deadline
07 Jun 2027
Paynter Scholarship

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York, United Kingdom
Provided by university
Grant
10000 GBP
Deadline
Anytime
International Masters Achievement Scholarship

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York, United Kingdom
Provided by university
Grant
3000 GBP
Deadline
30 Apr 2027
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York, United Kingdom
Provided by university
Grant
1000 GBP
Deadline
06 May 2027
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York, United Kingdom
Provided by university
Grant
5000 GBP
Deadline
15 May 2027
David Efird Masters Scholarship

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York, United Kingdom
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Grant
14880 GBP
Deadline
18 May 2027
Equal Access Scholarship (postgraduate)

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York, United Kingdom
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Various benefits
Deadline
07 Jun 2027
Nonhebel Scholarship

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York, United Kingdom
Provided by university
Grant
1000 GBP
Deadline
30 Apr 2027
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York, United Kingdom
Provided by university
Grant
1500 GBP
Deadline
07 Jun 2027
Holmes Scholars
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York, United Kingdom
Provided by university
Grant
3000 GBP
Deadline
01 Jul 2027
C and JB Morrell Trust Bursaries

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York, United Kingdom
Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
31 Mar 2027
Programa Internacional De Becas Iberdrola Para Estudios De Máster

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Education USA
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Independent provider
Grant
3000 GBP
Deadline
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Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
30 Nov 2026
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3500 USD
Deadline
15 Nov 2026
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3000 GBP
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Anglo-Norse Scholarship Scheme set up with the Royal College of Music
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Various benefits
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6000 USD
Deadline
30 Jan 2027
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6000 USD
Deadline
31 Jan 2027
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1500 USD
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4000 USD
Deadline
23 Jan 2027
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500 GBP
Deadline
31 Aug 2027
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1000 USD
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13 Jan 2027
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3000 USD
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31 Dec 2026
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22500 GBP
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Various benefits
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500 GBP
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1000 USD
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01 Dec 2026
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1500 USD
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Various benefits
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965 USD
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12000 USD
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11 Jan 2027
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