Taught course

Finance (Quantitative Finance)

Institution
SOAS University of London · Centre for Financial and Management Studies
Qualifications
MSc

Entry requirements

You should have a recognised UK Bachelor's degree, or international equivalent, in finance, economics or another appropriate discipline. Qualifications in other subjects will be assessed on their merits. Your application may be considered if you have previous education and experience, equivalent to a degree-level qualification, which includes suitable preliminary training.

Months of entry

January, April, June, October

Course content

Our MSc Finance (Quantitative Finance) equips with you specialist knowledge of statistical and quantitative approaches to risk and derivatives. Through the course, you will examine the techniques and foundation of risk management in corporations, as well as learning how derivatives have shaped the financial markets as we known them. You will also gain wider understanding of econometric principles and data analysis. The programme is particularly suitable if you have a first degree in engineering, applied science, applied mathematics, economics or similar.

Why study MSc Finance (Quantitative Finance) at SOAS

  • ranked 5th in UK for graduate employability (Guardian League Tables 2021)
  • our teaching offers you exceptional insights into financial institutions and markets in London and other major cities around the world.
  • we offer specialist knowledge of financial and management systems in the emerging markets of Africa, Asia and the Middle East.
  • gain strong quantitative and analytical skills to undertake professional tasks such as: financial analysis, risk management, investment appraisal and portfolio allocation
  • you will be joining our community of alumni working in 160 countries in sectors including finance, government, industry and international organisations.

Information for international students

For details, including English language requirements, please see SOAS website

Fees and funding

For details of postgraduate fees, please see SOAS website

Qualification, course duration and attendance options

  • MSc
    part time
    24-60 months
    • Distance learningis available for this qualification
    full time
    24-60 months
    • Distance learningis available for this qualification
    flexible
    24-60 months
    • Distance learningis available for this qualification

Course contact details

Name
CeFims Admissions
Email
study@soas.ac.uk
Phone
+44 (0)20 3510 6974