MSc Quantitative Finance

In the master’s in Quantitative Finance, you’ll explore the quantitative aspects of finance from a practical and mathematical point of view, and learn to use financial econometrics forecasting models to make informed decisions on future investments.

Study core modules in risk management, asset pricing and introductions to key financial securities such as equities, fixed income securities and derivatives. Learn essential programming languages, Python and Matlab, in the first two terms, with a third term opportunity to learn other programming languages, such as VBA or C. Then progress to more specialist learning, covering basic and advanced topics in econometrics, stochastic modelling and numerical methods.

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Recent companies graduates from the MSc in Quantative Finance degree secured positions in companies including:

• ESG Associate
• Graduate – Modelling Department
• Financial Analyst – Strategy & Investments – Grant Thornton
• Model Risk Manager – Revolut
• Fixed Income Analyst – Index & Smart Beta – Legal & General Investment Management
• Actuarial Consultant – Risk – 4most Europe.

Previous graduates have gone on to work in financial services in asset management, investment banking and insurance and across the UK, EU and Asia.

• Acquire real-world skills on a practical course where you learn and apply many different techniques.
• Tailor your third term to your ambitions, choosing from a business research or applied research project or only elective modules.
• Learn from experts who have extensive experience in the financial sector and bring this knowledge to the classroom.
• Study in the heart of London’s financial district, and use our close links with nearby leading financial consultancies, investment banks and boutique financial firms to build your networks.
• Develop a critical understanding of the world of quantitative finance and the technical and soft skills necessary for career success.

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