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Statistics with Financial Mathematics MSc

University of Sheffield

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  • Qualification

    MSc - Master of Science

  • Location

    Main Site

  • Study mode

    Full time

  • Start date

    28-SEP-26

  • Duration

    1 Year

Course summary

Our Statistics with Financial Mathematics MSc trains you to apply the probabilistic, statistical and mathematical techniques that are used in the finance industry.In addition to a variety of statistical techniques, we’ll cover key financial topics such as the Capital Asset Pricing Model, the Black-Scholes option pricing formula and stochastic processes.You’ll develop a detailed working knowledge of important statistical techniques and concepts, including linear and generalised linear modelling, Bayesian statistics, time series and machine learning. You’ll learn how to analyse and draw meaningful conclusions from data, and develop your programming skills using the statistical computing software R.Around one-third of the course is devoted to your dissertation. This may focus on investigating a data set, or a more theoretical or methodological topic. You’ll gain skills to help you stand out in the graduate job market, such as planning and researching a project, data acquisition, problem specification, analysis and reporting your findings.External clients, such as pharmaceutical companies or sports modelling organisations, often provide dissertation topics. Distance learning students often come with projects designed by their employer. Recent examples of dissertation topics include:Financial modelling with Levy processesContagion in Financial Networks

Application deadline

04/09/2026

Tuition fees

Students living in United States
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£ 27,670per 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 Sheffield

University of Sheffield

  • University League Table

    16th

  • Campus address

    Main Site, Western Bank, Sheffield, South Yorkshire, S10 2TN, United Kingdom

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Subject rankings

  • Subject ranking

    Mathematics

    23rd out of 65 7

  • Entry standards

    / Max 244
    164 67%

    25th

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    82.0 82%

    31st

    9

  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 4
    3.19 80%

    26th

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