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MSc - Master of Science
University of Sussex
Full Time
SEP
1 Year
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MSc - Master of Science
University of Sussex
Full Time
SEP-26
1 Year
MSc - Master of Science
University of Sussex
Full Time
SEP
1 Year
Select a an exam type
Understand the main aspects of quantitative finance – including general finance theory, finance models and programming for graduates with a science, engineering and mathematics background. Our course builds on Sussex’s strong foundation of interdisciplinary research. You’ll be taught by experts from both the Department of Mathematics and the University of Sussex Business School. Topics covered include: • interest-rate theory • arbitrage theory • GARCH models • corporate finance • option pricing models and numerical analysis • programming in C and Java • the use of mathematical computing software. When you graduate, you’ll have the knowledge and skills to succeed in the fast-paced world of finance.
You should normally have a lower second-class (2.2) undergraduate honours degree or above; Subject-specific requirements: Your qualification should have a high mathematics content, demonstrating knowledge in calculus, probability and statistics, differential equations, and some numerical analysis/ scientific computation / programming / modelling. You are suited to this course if your qualification is in mathematics, finance, economics, business, science, engineering, or computing. You may also be considered for the course if you have other professional qualifications or experience of equivalent standing.
Students living in
Domestic
£14,975 per year
Students from Domestic
This is the fee you pay if the University is in the same country that you live in (England, Scotland, Wales, Northern Ireland)
£14,975 per year
Students from Other UK
This is the fee you pay if the University is not in the same country that you live in (England, Scotland, Wales, Northern Ireland)
£14,975 per year
Students from Channel Islands
£24,250 per year
Students from EU
Books, course materials and other costs (average) - 2.25 to 5.54 (Cost per week)
£24,250 per year
Students from International
Books, course materials and other costs (average) - 2.25 to 5.54 (Cost per week)
London School of Economics and Political Science, University of London