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Universities / Brunel University of London

MSc Financial Mathematics (MSc FM)

Applies probability theory to pricing, hedging, risk management and regulation, with stochastic calculus, derivatives and interest-rate theory plus computational statistics and data analysis modules.

What you’ll study

Core

  • Probability and Stochastics
  • Financial Markets
  • Option Pricing Theory
  • Interest Rate Theory
  • Research Methods and Case Studies
  • Advanced Computational Statistics for Data Analytics
  • Quantitative Data Analysis and Visualisation
  • Financial Mathematics Dissertation

Electives

  • Time Series Forecasting and Risk Modelling
  • Fundamentals of Machine Learning

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Before you apply

Background
UK 2:2 or equivalent in Mathematics; Engineering, Economics or Mathematical Biology with Maths considered if calculus and algebra modules passed at B or above
Maths
calculus; algebra
English
IELTS 6.0 (min 5.5 each area); TOEFL 4.5 (min 4 each subscore) as shown
Other
Relevant work experience may be considered

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After graduation

Typical first roles
Financial modelling, Risk management, Trading, Structuring

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