Dive into the world of financial engineering at Birmingham. Our course will prepare you for a whole range of career opportunities in the financial services industry.
Join us and you’ll develop your skills in the most advanced computational and programming techniques. You’ll be in high demand from sectors such as economics, finance, banking, actuarial science, insurance and industrial management.
This course will equip you with the necessary skills to excel not just in the field of quantitative finance, but also in related areas like data science and other industries where a strong foundation in mathematics is valued. So, if you are interested in pursuing a career in these fields, this course could be an excellent choice for you.
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Course structure Join our 1 year full-time MSc programme comprising of taught modules during terms 1 and 2 followed by a Summer Dissertation. You'll be assessed using a combination of coursework and end of year examinations for taught modules.
You will take 60 credits of compulsory/optional modules across various areas of Applied Mathematics. All examinations will take place during the May/June Main Examination Period.
You'll attend 2 weekly lectures and 1 fortnightly guided study session for each 10 credit module equivalent. There are also regular MSc group tutorial meetings.
This term follows the same format as the autumn term, with you taking a combination of 60 credits of compulsory/optional modules across various areas of Financial Engineering.
All examinations will take place during the May/June main examination period.
During this term you'll be focussed on completing your 60 credit MSc Dissertation. You'll be assigned a personal supervisor to support your research on a topic of your choice in Financial Engineering.
Your Dissertation will involve both written submissions and an oral presentation. Supplementary examinations will take place as required in August.
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To gain a place at Birmingham you will need to meet our general entry requirements, as well as those specific to your course. Your application will be reviewed by the course’s Admissions Tutor, who will decide whether your application should receive an offer.
If you are an international student, you will need to demonstrate you have a suitable level of English proficiency, usually through the form of an IELTS or equivalent qualification or a Presessional English course.
For this course we require IELTS 6.0 with no less than 5.5 in any band, which is equivalent to:
If you have a conditional offer for Birmingham where English is a requirement, you can take a Presessional English course as an alternative to retaking IELTS or a similar qualification. We offer on-campus courses all year round starting from September including additional online courses in the summer term. Teaching takes place in small classes with no more than 18 students to maximise class participation.
If you are unsure if you meet our entry requirements, you can also contact the admissions department to discuss whether your application would be considered.
| QS 综合 | 院校 | 学制 | 学费 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 第 10 位 | 新加坡国立大学National University of Singapore | 1年 | 64000新币/年 |
| 第 12 位 | 南洋理工大学Nanyang Technological University | 1年 | 69760新币/年 |
| 第 18 位 | 香港中文大学（深圳）The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Shenzhen | 2年 | 144000人民币/年 |
| 第 22 位 | 洛桑联邦理工学院EPFL | 2年 | 1560瑞士法郎/年 |
| 第 80 位 | 格拉斯哥大学University of Glasgow | 1年 | 37089英镑/年 |
| 第 675 位 | 斯蒂文斯理工学院Stevens Institute of Technology | 30学分 | 43,528美元/年 |