MSc Quantitative Finance at University of Manchester

Programme overview

Become an expert in Quantitative Finance through this specialist programme. Develop advanced quantitative finance expertise for careers at the intersection of finance, mathematics and data-driven decision-making. Build specialist quantitative, analytical and financial modelling skills used in investment management, financial analysis, risk management and financial services careers.

What you will study

During the course you will be taking 180 credits in all. The eight taught units during semester one and two total 120 credits and consists of both compulsory and optional taught units which can be viewed in the list below. Compulsory units include Interest Rate Derivatives, Derivative Securities, Asset Pricing Theory, Time Series Econometrics, Stochastic Calculus for Finance, Credit Risk Measurement and Management.

Career pathways

This course provides ideal preparation for a career in the finance industry specialising in designing and trading financial instruments. These financial engineers are expected to be proficient in computer programming and strong in financial mathematics.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Werequire a First or Upper Second class honours degree (2:1, with 60% average) from a UK university or the overseas equivalent. You ideally need a degree in finance, economics, mathematics, statistics, physics, engineering, actuarial or decision sciences and have taken or be taking a significant number of modules in quantitative subjects, such as differential equations, econometrics or mathematical statistics in the final year of your degree,...

Domestic applicants: GBP 23,700 a year (2027/28). MSc (full-time) Source

International applicants: GBP 38,600 a year (2027/28). MSc (full-time) Source

Intake: September 2027

Duration: 1 year

Apply through the official page: https://www.manchester.ac.uk/study/postgraduate/how-to-apply/

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