Mathematical Trading and Finance

Entry requirements

A UK 2.1 or above, or the equivalent from an overseas institution;

Previous degree must be in a highly quantitative subject such as mathematics, physics or engineering;

Students from alternative academic backgrounds should have covered areas such as linear algebra, calculus, probability and regression analysis within their first degree;

Transcript/interim transcript;

Current module list if still studying;

CV;

Personal statement (500-600 words);

IELTS result, if report available;

Confirmation of professional qualification examinations/exemptions/passes, if applicable;

Two references;

Work experience is not a requirement of this course.

Months of entry

September

Course content

The MSc in Mathematical Trading & Finance prepares you for the sophisticated new investment opportunities, risks and instruments created by financial innovation and globalisation.

The programme combines mathematical theory with practical applications, teaching you how to control risks and understand the complex structure of derivative securities. Students should be at ease with sophisticated mathematical methods and statistical techniques.

By the end of the course you will be ready to participate in derivatives markets, and many graduates have progressed directly to trading floor positions in leading banks. Our proximity to the City of London has done much to facilitate this progression, our Bloomberg and Refinitiv trading rooms, which expertly simulate the trading environment, also do much to prepare you for the real world of trading and finance.

Fees and funding

Please visit: http://www.bayes.city.ac.uk/courses/masters/courses/mathematical-trading-and-finance