The MSc in Quantitative Finance has been developed to address the demand for market-aware graduates who can demonstrate an understanding of mathematical models used in financial tools, products and software.
The course is an innovative cross-faculty alliance between Strathclyde Business School and the Faculty of Science. It's been designed for those with a strong aptitude for mathematics, statistics and computing who haven't studied these topics in detail in their undergraduate degree. The course allows students with different degree backgrounds to learn the necessary quantitative skills to move into the financial industry. No specific knowledge of finance as an academic subject is assumed at the outset of the course, but it will build on your knowledge of related areas and by the end of the course you will be well equipped to embark on careers in finance, especially those with a quantitative emphasis.
The programme will prepare you for a career in financial engineering and risk management in varied roles, for example as a hedge fund manager or financial analyst.
Academic requirements / experience Minimum second-class Honours degree or international equivalent in: engineering science subjects (eg physics, chemistry or computing science) business subjects (eg business studies, accounting or economics) Mathematics/statistics graduates should contact the course director to discuss their application. Prospective students with relevant experience or appropriate professional qualifications are also welcome to apply. For Australia and Canada, normal degrees in relevant disciplines are accepted. Don’t meet the academic entry requirements? We offer the Pre-Masters Preparation Course at the University of Strathclyde International Study Centre, for international students (non-UK/Ireland). Mathematical knowledge This MSc requires some prior mathematical knowledge for example: A Level or equivalent or undergraduate classes in: Calculus Linear Algebra Differential equations Probability Statistics If possible, please provide evidence of this in your application (eg transcript, certificate, etc) Any queries, please email us: science-masters@strath.ac.uk English language requirements You must have an English language minimum score of IELTS 6.0 (with no component below 5.5). We offer comprehensive English language courses for students whose IELTS scores are below 6.0. Please see ELTD for full details . As a university, we now accept many more English language tests in addition to IELTS for overseas applicants, for example, TOEFL and PTE Cambridge. View the full list of accepted English language tests here .