Overview

Currently graduates in this field are expected to have a working knowledge of advanced computational finance (including construction of algorithms and programming skills) as well as a sound knowledge of the theory of Probability and Stochastic Analysis. These are the core theories needed in the modern valuation of complex financial instruments.

This MSc in Computational Mathematical Finance from The University of Edinburgh delivers:

a flexible programme of study relevant to the needs of employers such as: top investment banks, hedge funds and asset management firms
a solid knowledge in financial derivative pricing, risk management and portfolio management
the transferable computational skills required by the modern quantitative finance world

Career opportunities

Graduates can expect to go on to work in major financial institutions or to continue their studies by joining PhD programmes.

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Programme Structure

Courses Included:

Stochastic Analysis in Finance

Discrete-Time Finance

Python Programming

Numerical Probability and Monte Carlo

Risk-Neutral Asset Pricing

Stochastic Control and Dynamic Asset allocation

Research Skills for Financial Mathematics

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Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months
Part-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2024-09-11 00:00:00
- Apply before 2024-08-31 00:00:00

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Language

English

IELTS

6.5

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Credits

180 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

Mathematics Information Technology (IT) Business Information Systems View 193 other Masters in Mathematics in United Kingdom

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Academic requirements

GPA

Upper Second Class

English requirements

IELTS

6.5

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General requirements

A UK 2:1 degree, or its international equivalent, in mathematics or a mathematical subject such as statistics, physics or engineering.
You must also have relevant programming experience (at least one semester undergraduate programming course, in any language e.g. C, C++, Java, Python, passed at 2:1 level).

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Tuition Fee

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International

35900 GBP/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 35900 GBP for the full programme during 12 months.
National

30800 GBP/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 30800 GBP for the full programme during 12 months.

Part-time fees:

Home: £15,400

International: £17,950

Living costs for Edinburgh

725 - 1167 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 Student Grant Deadline: 30 June 2020

Apply and be among one of the 20 students to win €1000.

Studyportals Student Grant Deadline: 30 June 2020

Apply and be among one of the 20 students to win €1000.

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