Universities / University of York
MSc Mathematical Finance (online distance learning) (MSc MF Online)
Distance version of York's campus MSc in three stages (Certificate, Diploma, Dissertation) with early-exit awards. Mathematically oriented: discrete and continuous-time pricing and hedging, portfolio theory, interest rates and credit risk.
What you’ll study
Core
- Mathematical Methods of Finance
- Discrete Time Modelling and Derivative Securities
- Portfolio Theory and Risk Management
- Stochastic Calculus and Black-Scholes Theory
- Mathematical Finance Dissertation
Electives
- Numerical and Computing Techniques in Finance
- Modelling of Bonds, Term Structure and Interest Rate Derivatives
- Credit Risk
Source: york.ac.uk ↗
Before you apply
- Background
- 2:2 or equivalent in mathematics or a relevant subject; business/finance/economics graduates with at least two years of university maths encouraged
- Maths
- Online pre-sessional Mathematics for Quantitative Finance (min 60%) may be required
- English
- IELTS 6.0 (min 5.5 each component), or TOEFL 79, or Duolingo 105
Source: york.ac.uk ↗
After graduation
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Diploma stage: choose two of the three options listed as electives.
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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