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MSc Mathematics and Finance

University of Essex

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  • Qualification

    MSc - Master of Science

  • Location

    University of Essex

  • Study mode

    Full time

  • Start date

    02-OCT-25

  • Duration

    1 Year

Course summary

One of our most popular courses, MSc Mathematics and Finance allows those with a background in mathematics to study finance. Since finance routinely involves modelling and evaluating risk, asset pricing and price forecasting, mathematics has become an indispensable tool for this study.

You explore topics including:

  • models and mathematics in portfolio management
  • risk management in modern banking
  • financial modelling
  • actuarial modelling
  • applied statistics

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.

Our interdisciplinary research recognises that mathematics, including what can be very abstract mathematics, is an essential part of research in many other disciplines.

Tuition fees

Students living in United States
(International fees)

£ 22,750per 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 Essex

  • University League Table

    29th

  • Campus address

    University of Essex, Wivenhoe Park, Colchester, Essex, CO4 3SQ, United Kingdom

The careers team offer dedicated international careers advice and support throughout studies and after graduation.
Central London is easily accessible from all of the university's campuses.
Gain access to the curriculum from nine European universities through the YUFE (Young Universities for the Future of Europe) virtual campus.

Subject rankings

  • Subject ranking

    60th out of 123 1

    35th out of 65 7

  • Entry standards

    / Max 217
    125 57%

    52nd

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    57.0 57%

    101st

    20
  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 5
    3.14 79%

    41st

    16
  • Entry standards

    / Max 244
    134 55%

    41st

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    81.0 81%

    35th

    18
  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 5
    3.13 78%

    40th

    8

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