Course overview

The course teaches advanced financial mathematics combined with computational techniques. You'll learn mathematical techniques and skills that are used across the financial sector to quantify and hedge risk. Practical experience of using computational and statistical software will develop your skills in mathematical modelling.

This MSc at Nottingham can provide many career opportunities in sectors including:

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• investment and commercial banking
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• quantitative and actuarial analysis
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• hedge fund management
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• research in academia and industry

Course structure

The programme includes teaching expertise from the

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• Financial Mathematics
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• Computational Applied Mathematics,
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• Scientific Computing and C++

Choose optional modules such as Statistical Machine Learning or Economics of Corporate Finance to suit your interests. Expert teaching staff will support you and guide you through your written dissertation.

A highlight of the course is our partnerships with leading industry and academic experts. The panel includes individuals from Credit Suisse, Oxford University and other organisations, to ensure the degree remains relevant and up to date with changes in quantitative finance.

Representatives from companies such as Bloomberg, Capital One, HSBC and PwC also provide guest lectures during the year.

Careers

Expert staff can help you research career options and job vacancies, build your CV or resume, develop your interview skills and meet employers.

Each year 1,100 employers advertise graduate jobs and internships through our online vacancy service. We host regular careers fairs, including specialist fairs for different sectors.

International students who complete an eligible degree programme in the UK on a student visa can apply to stay and work in the UK after their course under the Graduate immigration route. Eligible courses at the University of Nottingham include bachelors, masters and research degrees, and PGCE courses.