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MSc - Master of Science
Bunhill Row
Full Time
30-SEP-24
1 year
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MSc - Master of Science
Bunhill Row
Full time
30-SEP-24
1 year
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Overview
Who is it for?
Would you like to develop innovative and effective trading strategies in the financial market with the help of advanced mathematical and statistical tools? Join the Mathematical Trading and Finance master’s to understand how to use your excellent applied mathematical skills in the world of finance.
In the MSc Mathematical Trading and Finance, you will focus on the tools used to develop algorithms for optimal investment decisions across various asset classes, and to monitor and assess trading risk in your books.
Consequently, emphasis is given to quantitative structuring and trading, and Machine Learning techniques. You will also acquire a sound knowledge of risk management, key financial securities such as equities, fixed income products and derivatives, asset pricing, and stochastic modelling. Finally, you will master advance programming skills in Python and Matlab.
Career pathways
Our MSc in Mathematical Trading and Finance prepares you for success in the UK and around the world, in finance and related areas, within large investment banks, small specialist financial companies or boutique firms.
Your career path may take you into work as a quantitative, research or equity analyst, in risk management, on fixed income security desks, in the asset management industry including hedge funds, or into investment banking. You will also have the skills to study for a PhD in the area of quantitative finance and financial markets.
You’ll get support on identifying and achieving your goals from our careers team throughout your course, and benefit from our industry links and alumni network.
A UK upper second class degree or above, or the equivalent from an overseas institution. Your academic background should be in a highly quantitative subject such as mathematics, physics, engineering, economics or computer science and having covered areas such as statistics, linear algebra and calculus. Work experience is not a requirement for this course.
Students living in
Domestic
£31,500 per year
Students from Domestic
The tuition fee for Sep 2022 entry is: £29,500. There might be slight increase in fee for 2023/24 entry.
£31,500 per year
Students from EU
The amount you'll pay if you come to study here from somewhere in the EU.
£31,500 per year
Students from International
The amount you'll pay if you come to study here from a country outside the EU.
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