Universities / Loughborough University
MSc Financial Mathematics (MSc FM)
A mathematically rigorous MSc built on measure theory, stochastic calculus and pricing theory with computational methods, finishing with a 14-week, 60-credit research project. Positioned for quantitative finance careers or further PhD study.
What you’ll study
Core
- Measure Theory
- Stochastic Models in Finance
- Computational Methods in Finance
- Stochastic Calculus and Theory of Pricing
- Mathematical Finance Research Project
Electives
- Quantitative Methods for Finance
- Financial Markets and Institutions
- Advanced Numerical Methods
- Introduction to Data Science
- Data Analytics for Accounting and Finance
- Theory of PDEs
- Static and Dynamic Optimisation
- Statistical Methods and Data Analysis
Source: lboro.ac.uk ↗
Before you apply
- Background
- 2:1 honours degree in Mathematics, Engineering or Science with at least 50% of modules mathematically related
- Maths
- At least 50% mathematically related modules in degree
- English
- Minimum requirements set on university international pages (figure not stated on programme page)
Source: lboro.ac.uk ↗
After graduation
- Typical first roles
- Analyst roles in business, finance, data and risk
- Employers
- Deloitte, HSBC, JPSS, Lloyds Banking Group
Source: lboro.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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