Course Overview

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 degrees to learn the necessary skills to enter the financial industry.

The programme will prepare you for a career in financial engineering and risk management leading to roles as a hedge fund manager or financial analyst.

General Eligibility

Academic requirements/experience

Minimum second-class Honours degree or international equivalent in:

• engineering

• science subjects (e.g., physics, chemistry or computing science)

• business subjects (e.g., business studies, accounting or economics)

Mathematics/statistics graduates should contact the course director to discuss their application.

Part Time Work Details

20 hours of work permit weekly for international students.

Language Requirement

• IELTS 6.0 (with no component below 5.5).