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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
1 year
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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. The course also draws on expertise from industry professionals, so you’ll gain the knowledge and skills to succeed in the fast-paced world of finance. Topics covered include:
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Degree requirements: 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
£14,250 per year
Students from Domestic
The same fee is also applicable for Channel Islands and Isle of Man students.
£25,000 per year
Students from EU
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£25,000 per year
Students from International
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