MSc Financial Mathematics
- Country United Kingdom
- Course Duration 12 month
- Course Type Full Time
- Courses Campus On Campus
- Language Specification IELTS
- Program Level Post-Graduate
- Education Required Undergraduate
- Admission intake SEP
- Minimum GPA 70
Application Charges
| Application Fee | Tution Fee |
|---|---|
| Free | GBP 21,950 |
Application Date
| Application Start Date | Application Closing Date |
|---|---|
|
2023-02-08
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2023-08-18
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Program Description
This MSc Financial Mathematics programme will equip you with the mathematical and computational skills required in the finance and insurance industries. - Probability theory, stochastic analysis and mathematical modelling- Computational methods- Financial derivatives- Risk management- Econometrics This program is ideal for professionals with mathematical background who would like to start, or further develop a career in the finance and insurance industries. It is also an excellent training ground for students wishing to embark upon a research degree (PhD) in financial or actuarial mathematics.The 12-month programme consists of seven taught compulsory modules plus one taught elective module, followed by a research project carried out over the summer period upon completion of Semester Two. The later project offers the opportunity to undertake an in-depth study of a topic of your choice and supervised by an expert in the field. The program is taught by members of the Institute for Financial and Actuarial Mathematics which is part of the Department of Mathematical Sciences jointly with members of the Management School.EmployabilityWe listen to employers’ needs. Alongside key problem-solving skills, employers require strong communication skills. These are integral to this programme.Teaching qualityWe are proud of our record on teaching quality, with five members of the Department having received the prestigious Sir Alastair Pilkington Award for Teaching. We care about each student and you will find the staff friendly and approachable.AccessibilityWe take students from a wide variety of educational backgrounds and we work hard to give everyone the opportunity to improve. Supportive atmosphereWe provide high quality supervision, teaching and IT support. You will benefit from the friendly and supportive atmosphere in the Department, as evidenced by student feedback available on our university website. A common room and kitchen for the exclusive use of the Department’s students, and a lively maths society help to foster a friendly and supportive environment.
Other Requirements
- This is a challenging programme so you’ll need a good first degree (2:1 Hons or equivalent) in Mathematics, Mathematical Sciences, Financial Mathematics, Computer Science, Engineering or a subject with substantial mathematical content.
- For IELTS Waive off , you require 70% and above in English in Standard XII for CBSE/CISCE/WB/Karnataka/Maharashtra/TamilNadu/Andhra Pradesh/Kerala/Telangana/Goa/Delhi/Sikkhim/Gujarat/Meghalaya boards..Three-year Bachelor's degrees like BComs can be accepted, but sometimes the content covered in such degrees does not provide adequate grounding for our more specialised programmes such as MSc Finance.We also accept, as evidence of English language skills, an undergraduate degree from one of the following Indian universities (including affiliated colleges): Anna University Mumbai University Pune University Bangalore University University of Delhi University of Madras Indian Institutes of Management (IIM) Indian Institutes of Technology (IIT)
Extra Notes
* NOTE : The Tuition Fee is subject to change Semester wise, as such for exact Tuition Fee kindly see the Website of the respective University.
* NOTE : Pathways : Students who want to pursue a Graduate Degree through a particular University but are unable to meet the university requirements for the GPA, GRE/GMAT or English Language scores, have to take up an additional academic and language support i.e. pathways in order to ensure the admit and study at the desired University.
* NOTE : Pathways : Students who want to pursue a Graduate Degree through a particular University but are unable to meet the university requirements for the GPA, GRE/GMAT or English Language scores, have to take up an additional academic and language support i.e. pathways in order to ensure the admit and study at the desired University.
