Quantitative Finance and Risk Management MSc
Newcastle University
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MSc - Master of Science

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Newcastle, Main Campus

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1 Year

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Newcastle, Main Campus

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Our Quantitative Finance and Risk Management MSc will develop your understanding of generalist finance issues. Youll also develop specialist practical skills in quantitative methodology and risk management.Develop your career in financial services, or as a quantitative analyst in investment banking and risk management fields.There has been worldwide growth in the financial services sector. This has fuelled the demand for suitably qualified graduates. We ensure youll graduate ready to meet this ...Read more

Our Quantitative Finance and Risk Management MSc will develop your understanding of generalist finance issues. You'll also develop specialist practical skills in quantitative methodology and risk management.Develop your career in financial services, or as a quantitative analyst in investment banking and risk management fields.There has been worldwide growth in the financial services sector. This has fuelled the demand for suitably qualified graduates. We ensure you'll graduate ready to meet this demand. You'll develop a sound understanding of generalist finance issues, and gain specialist skills in quantitative methodology and risk management.You'll be able to develop a career in the financial services sector. The course is also suitable for future quantitative analysts in economics and finance.

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16/279
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23rd
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31st
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30 Jan 26

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01 Dec 25

I have felt really happy and satisfied of the way the student support has helped me in my problems. The campus access and feel is really good and I thoroughly enjoy my time in..Read more

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Entry requirements

A 2:1 honours degree, or an international equivalent. You also need to show a firm grasp of: basic calculus; probability theory; statistical inference; If this is not evident from your transcripts, please use your personal statement to give details of your mathematical knowledge.

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£16,300 per year

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£31,950 per year

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Living costs - 10500-11500 a year

£31,950 per year

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Living costs - 10500-11500 a year

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