Quantitative Finance

Entry requirements

Werequire a First or Upper Second class honours degree (2:1, with 60% average) from a UK university or the overseas equivalent.

• You ideally need a degree in finance, economics, mathematics, statistics, physics, engineering, actuarial or decision sciences and have taken or be taking a significant number of modules in quantitative subjects, such as differential equations, econometrics or mathematical statistics in the final year of your degree, with excellent results.
• A GMAT/GRE is not required to apply for this course but in some cases The Admissions Team may request this after the initial review of your application if your degree does not contain enough relevant quantitative modules.
• When assessing your academic record, we take into account your grade average, position in class and the standing of the institution where you studied your qualification.

Months of entry

September

Course content

Our MSc Quantitative Finance programme is particularly suitable for students with a degree in Finance, Financial Economics, Actuarial Science, Engineering, and Mathematics (see entry requirements), as well as relevant work experience (non-compulsory). It is also suited to those wishing to gain salary enhancements, or students wishing to pursue advanced studies in quantitative finance.

• Learn how to forecast and manage risk and return
• Gain the skills to price any financial instrument
• Learn how to engineer new methods and financial products
• Build advanced knowledge of the main theoretical and applied concepts in quantitative finance, financial engineering and risk management, using current issues to stimulate your thinking
• Prepare for careers involving the design and management of new financial instruments, the development of innovative methods for measuring, or predicting and managing risk.

Information for international students

For the latest information on demonstrating your English proficiency for those whose first language is not English, please see our language requirements.

English language test validity

Some English Language test results are only valid for two years. Your English Language test report must be valid on the start date of the course.

Other international entry requirements

We accept a range of qualifications from different countries. For these and general requirements see entry requirements for your country.