Financial Mathematics

Entry requirements

Hold an award equivalent to an Honours B.Sc. or similar in any quantitative discipline, such as Mathematics, Statistics, Computer Science, Physics, Engineering and Economics.

Candidates must have an honours primary degree in one of the above disciplines with not less than 50% grade in Calculus, Linear Algebra, Quantitative Methods or similar modules.

Months of entry

September

Course content

If you want to understand the why, more than the what and the how, when it comes to the complex world of global finance, this course is for you.

Designed to give you a competitive edge, the programme offers the skills and knowledge you need to succeed in quantitative finance and insurance roles.

During the course, you’ll learn about the fundamentals of mathematics and finance to help build your technical skills. You’ll also cover pricing, hedging of financial derivatives, portfolio optimisation, risk management, data analysis, machine learning and more.

Choose the study path for you
The course is open to graduates with a mathematics degree, or related area, keen to advance their careers. With part-time and full-time study options available, you can choose the best route for you. You’ll also get to undertake a work placement or complete a supervised project.

Once you graduate, you’ll be sought after for roles like financial engineer, financial services consultant or analyst in an insurance or financial institution.