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Financial Modelling and Optimization MSc

University of Edinburgh

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  • Qualification

    MSc - Master of Science

  • Location

    The University of Edinburgh

  • Study mode

    Full time

  • Start date

    15-SEP-25

  • Duration

    1 year

Course summary

Programme description

This programme gives you a flexible syllabus to suit the demands of employers that use modern financial tools and optimization techniques in areas such as the financial sector and energy markets.

We will give you sound knowledge in financial derivative pricing, portfolio optimization and financial risk management.

We will also provide you with the skills to solve some of today’s financial problems, which have themselves been caused by modern financial instruments. This expertise includes modern probability theory, applied statistics, stochastic analysis and optimization.

Career opportunities

Graduates have gone on to work in major financial institutions or to continue their studies by joining PhD programmes.

Tuition fees

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£ 38,100per year

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

University information

University of Edinburgh

  • University League Table

    15th

  • Campus address

    University of Edinburgh, The University of Edinburgh, Old College, Edinburgh, Edinburgh, City Of, EH8 9YL, Scotland

Subject rankings

  • Subject ranking

    6th out of 103 1

    9th out of 65

  • Entry standards

    / Max 227
    204 90%

    3rd

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    84.0 84%

    15th

    1
  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 4
    2.91 73%

    95th

    6
  • Entry standards

    / Max 234
    218 93%

    3rd

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    91.0 91%

    4th

    5
  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 4
    2.96 74%

    53rd

    9

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