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Universities / University of Birmingham

MSc Mathematical Finance (MSc MF)

A theory-focused, multidisciplinary masters in mathematical finance, stochastic processes and statistics, with a 60-credit dissertation; positioned also as a route into a PhD.

What you’ll study

Core

  • Advanced Mathematical Finance
  • Mathematical Finance
  • Stochastic Processes
  • Mathematical Finance Dissertation

Electives

  • Algorithmic and High Frequency Trading
  • Integer Programming and Combinatorial Optimisation
  • Interest Rate and Credit Risk Modelling
  • Methods in Partial Differential Equations
  • Nonlinear Programming I and Heuristic Optimisation
  • Numerical Methods and Numerical Linear Algebra
  • Quantitative Funds Management
  • Time Series and Prediction
  • Statistical Methods in Finance and Economics

Source: birmingham.ac.uk ↗

Before you apply

Background
2:1 Honours in mathematics or a programme with advanced mathematical components
English
IELTS 6.0 overall, no band below 5.5

Source: birmingham.ac.uk ↗

After graduation

Typical first roles
Financial services, IT, Research
Employers
Millennium, HSBC, Capgemini, Gojek

Source: birmingham.ac.uk ↗

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Checked 6 November 2026 against the sources linked on this page. Fees, units and requirements change each year, so confirm them on the programme’s website before applying.

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