MSc Mathematics and Finance at University of Essex

Programme overview

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. In recent years, finance has been one of the areas where high-calibre mathematicians have been in great demand.

What you will study

Core and compulsory modules: Year 1: Stochastic Processes, Mathematics of Portfolios, Survival Analysis, Financial Derivatives.

Career pathways

There is undoubtedly a shortage of mathematicians in general, and an even greater one of those with knowledge of finance. Our course produces graduates with a sound background in mathematics and finance.

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Application information

Entry requirements

A 2:2 degree or international equivalent in one of the following subjects: Applied Mathematics Biostatistics Computer Science Economic Statistics Economics Mathematics Operational Research Pure Mathematics Statistics OR Any other 2:2 degree in any subject which includes three modules from the below lists: One module, from: Advanced Maths (I/II/III) Calculus (I/II/III) - AKA Mathematical Analysis Engineering Maths (I/II/III) Maths (I/II/III) And One module, from: Advanced Maths (I/II/III) Engineering Maths (I/II/III) Maths (I/II/III) Statistics or Probability And One additional relevant module, from: Advanced Maths (I/II/III) Algebra Analysis Complex Numbers Differential Equations Engineering Maths (I/II/III) Maths (I/II/III) Numerical Methods Optimisation (Linear Programming) Programming Language (R or MATLAB or Python) Regression Another module in Probability or Statistics Stochastic Process Applicants with a degree below 2:2 or equivalent will be considered dependent on any relevant professional or voluntary experience and previous modules studied. If English is not your first language, we require IELTS 6.0 overall with a minimum

Domestic applicants: GBP 11,600 a year. Listed for October 2027 entry. Source

International applicants: GBP 25,075 a year. Listed for October 2027 entry. Source

Intake: October 2027

Duration: 1 year

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