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MSc Mathematical Finance
Mathematical Finance is a multidisciplinary field that involves the application of economic theory, mathematics, statistics and computer programming skills, to analyse and manage financial opportunities. Our MSc in Mathematical Finance develops your understanding of contemporary mathematical models and their application in the financial sector, whilst providing the flexibility to tailor your degree with optional modules in areas that interest you.
You will take core modules in mathematical finance and stochastic processes, and then choose from topics offered by the School of Mathematics, the Department of Economics, and the School of Computer Science. This program will support you to achieve the highest levels in mathematical finance, developing the most advanced computational and programming techniques. With the skills and knowledge developed on this course you will be well-placed to advance quickly in a field where there is a growing global shortage of highly qualified people.
Admission requirements
2:1 Honours degree in Mathematics or a program with advanced mathematical components.
Students from JBJI who obtain a minimum 2:1 and the IELTS English (mandatory to obtain the Degree) will have automatic acceptance onto this program.
For more information about admission requirements, please visit the university website.
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- Advanced Mathematical Finance Semester 2
- Stochastic Processes Semester 1
Select one of the following:
- Mathematical Finance Dissertation
- Postgraduate Taught Knowledge Exchange Pathway
Scholarships & funding
Several scholarship options are available. Please visit the university website for more information.
Tuition
Fees for 2022/23:
- £ 12,870 UK students
- £ 23,040 International students
Career paths
Postgraduate study at the University of Birmingham is a chance to learn from world leaders in their fields. This guarantees you a first-class learning experience, leading to a qualification that is respected the world over and making you an attractive prospect in a very competitive job market.
Graduates from MSc Mathematical Finance are well prepared to compete for quantitatively demanding positions in financial institutions, with state-of-art mathematical methods, computational skills and programming expertise. The School’s graduates work in a wide variety of fields in governmental and multi-national organisations.
The degree also provides an ideal basis for postgraduate research, either for purely academic ends or to further qualify graduates for work in financial institutions.
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University of Birmingham
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