MSc Statistics with Finance at University of Warwick

A one-year MSc route with core statistics modules and the compulsory ST964 Introduction to Advanced Probability, followed by modules in mathematical and statistical modelling in finance such as stochastic methods, stochastic calculus, time series analysis and trading strategies.

Department: Statistics  |  Duration: 1 year full-time  |  Intake: 28 September 2026  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Location: Coventry, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

The 180-credit course has eight 15-credit taught modules (core plus five optional, at least two from Mathematical Finance) and a 60-credit summer dissertation. Assessment is mostly by written exams in January, May and June.

Career pathways

Previous Department of Statistics graduates have worked for employers including Barclays, BNP Paribas, Citibank, GSK, LCH and McKinsey, in roles such as actuary, economist, statistician, data analyst and finance and investment analyst; high-achieving students have progressed to PhD study.

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