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Financial Mathematics MSc

Brunel University of London

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Course options

  • Qualification

    MSc - Master of Science

  • Location

    Main Campus

  • Study mode

    Full time

  • Start date

    28-SEP-26

  • Duration

    1 Year

Course summary

This course builds on the application of advanced concepts in modern probability theory to enable market professionals to tackle and systematically resolve a huge range of issues in the areas of pricing, hedging, risk management, and market regulation.

On this course you’ll put theory into practice by developing your numerical and computational skills to implement financial models. These are the skills you’ll need to work for a financial institution.

The course has an emphasis on: the modelling of the dynamics of financial assets, both in equity markets and in fixed-income markets the pricing and hedging of options and other derivatives the quantification and management of financial risk.

The course will give you a balanced mixture of advanced mathematics (including modern probability theory and stochastic calculus), modern finance theory (including models for derivatives, interest rates, foreign exchange, equities, commodities, and credit), and computational techniques.

You’ll be qualified to pursue a job in a number of different areas of financial modelling and risk management in the financial services industry, with employment prospects in banks, asset management firms, hedge funds, pension funds, insurance and re-insurance companies, exchanges, corporate and sovereign treasuries, financial consultants, financial software developers, financial regulators, financial publishing houses, and companies specialising in the analysis and distribution of financial information and data. There is also a demand in financial institutions for well qualified mathematically literate graduates with higher degrees for positions in the trading, structuring and marketing of financial products.

Tuition fees

Students living in United States
(International fees)

£ 24,795per year

Tuition fees shown are for indicative purposes and may vary. Please check with the institution for most up to date details.

University information

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Brunel University of London

Brunel University of London

  • University League Table

    67th

  • Campus address

    Main Campus, Kingston Lane, Uxbridge, Middlesex, UB8 3PH, United Kingdom

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Subject rankings

  • Subject ranking

    Accounting & Finance

    54th out of 102 9

    50th out of 65 7

  • Entry standards

    / Max 233
    118 51%

    51st

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    59.0 59%

    66th

    13

  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 4
    3.20 80%

    39th

    47

  • Entry standards

    / Max 244
    121 50%

    54th

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    78.0 78%

    46th

    10

  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 4
    3.10 77%

    45th

    5

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