Study Details: MSc / PGDip / PGCert 18 months part-time,
36 months part-time
Taught entirely online, our MSc in Mathematical Finance will give you the skills you need to work in the financial sector and adapt quickly to new developments in the field.
This distance learning programme builds on the strength and success of the campus-based MSc Mathematical Finance. You’ll develop your skills and competence in mathematical and quantitative finance in a flexible learning environment, suitable for a diverse range of students from across the world.
Our team of dedicated academic staff are leaders in their field, and you’ll work closely with them through regular one-to-one online tutorials and supervisory sessions.
If you’d like to study this course but feel the need to revise and consolidate your mathematics background before starting, we offer an online pre-sessional course: Mathematics for Quantitative Finance.
We offer two starting points per academic year. These begin on 1 September and 1 February.
2:2 or equivalent in Mathematics or a relevant subject including certain science degrees. In certain cases, you may be required to complete the online pre-sessional course in Mathematics for Quantitative Finance with a final grade of at least 60%. If your undergraduate degree is in business, finance or economics with sufficiently strong mathematics background (equivalent to at least two years of university level mathematics courses), then we encourage you to apply also. We welcome students with recent degrees as well as those with work experience in related disciplines and professions.
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We offer two starting points per academic year. These begin on 1 September and 1 February.
Upon successful completion of this course, you can embark on careers in trading and pricing derivative financial securities (options, futures, forwards, and the like), fund management, risk management, research and development, or pursue further study to PhD level.
Induction period
The induction period introduces you to teaching and learning using the online system.
Certificate Stage
Core modules:
Mathematical Methods of Finance
Discrete Time Modelling and Derivative Securities
Portfolio Theory and Risk Management
Diploma Stage
Core module:
Stochastic Calculus and Black-Scholes Theory
Choose two of the following options:
Numerical and Computing Techniques in Finance
Modelling of Bonds, Term Structure and Interest Rate Derivatives
Credit Risk
Our modules may change to reflect the latest academic thinking and expertise of our staff, and in line with Department/School academic planning.
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