Postgraduate Diploma Mathematics and Finance
University of Essex
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Our Postgraduate Diploma in Mathematics and Finance produces graduates with a sound mathematics and finance background, and with the necessary skills like computing, use of algorithms and analysing data, to be applied to problems arising in finance.In recent years, finance has been one of the areas where high-calibre mathematicians have been in great demand. With the advent of powerful and yet economically accessible computing, online trading has become a common activity, but many have realised ...Read more

Our Postgraduate Diploma in Mathematics and Finance produces graduates with a sound mathematics and finance background, and with the necessary skills like computing, use of algorithms and analysing data, to be applied to problems arising in finance.In recent years, finance has been one of the areas where high-calibre mathematicians have been in great demand. With the advent of powerful and yet economically accessible computing, online trading has become a common activity, but many have realised that a certain amount of mathematics is necessary to be successful in such fields.There is undoubtedly a shortage of mathematicians in general, and an even greater one of those with knowledge of finance.Our course produces graduates with a sound background in mathematics and finance. Key employability skills include computing, use of algorithms, data analysis, mathematical modelling and understanding financial statements.Our graduates are highly sought after by a range of employers and find employment in financial services, scientific computation, decision making support and government, risk assessment, statistics, education and other sectors.

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A 2:2 degree in one of the following subjects: Applied Mathematics, Biostatistics, Computer Science, Economic Statistics, Economics, Mathematics, Operational Research, Pure Mathematics, Statistics or any other 2.2 degree in any subject which includes three modules from the below lists: One module, from: Advanced Maths (I/II/III), Calculus (AKA Mathematical Analysis), Engineering Maths (I/II/III), Maths (I/II/III) and One module, from: Advanced Maths (I/II/III), Engineering Maths (I/II/III), Maths (I/II/III), Statistics or Probability and one additional relevant module, from: Advanced Maths (I/II/III), Algebra, Analysis, Complex Numbers, Differential Equations, Engineering Maths (I/II/III).

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£980 month

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Living and accommodation costs (per year, approximately)- 11,256 – 19,197

£2,122 month

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Living and accommodation costs (per year, approximately)- 11,256 – 19,197

£2,122 month

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Living and accommodation costs (per year, approximately)- 11,256 – 19,197

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University of Essex
Wivenhoe Park Colchester Essex CO4 3SQ United Kingdom
Nearest train station: Hythe   0.6 miles away

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