Taught course

Mathematics of Sustainable Finance

Institution
Heriot-Watt University · School of Mathematical and Computer Sciences
Qualifications
MSc

Entry requirements

An honours degree (first or second class) or equivalent overseas qualifications in mathematics or statistics will be required for entry.

Months of entry

September

Course content

Are you interested in pursuing a career in Mathematical Finance while also positively contributing to society and the environment?

Our MSc Mathematics of Sustainable Finance program is tailored to equip you with the essential skills and knowledge to excel in this groundbreaking field. Our program stands out as it provides you with the necessary mathematical foundation and expertise to develop financial products that promote environmental, social, and governance (ESG) sustainability. You will have the opportunity to explore the latest areas of data science and their applications in financial mathematics.

Upon completion of this degree, you will have a broad range of quantitative, numerical, and computational skills that are highly-valued and directly applicable in the financial sector and beyond.

Scottish Financial Risk Academy
We are proud to partner with The Scottish Financial Risk Academy; the SFRA to offer a series of activities with industry experts, covering industry-led teaching, MSc and PhD projects and post-doctoral research throughout this degree. As part of this collaboration guest lectures will be conducted with members of the SFRA, where they will talk to you about their experience and advice for working in sustainable finance.

Fees and funding

UK students
8320
International students
18520

We aim to encourage well-qualified, ambitious students to study with us and we offer a wide variety of scholarships and bursaries to achieve this. Over £6 million worth of opportunities are available in fee and stipend scholarships, and more than 400 students benefit from this support.

View our full range of postgraduate scholarships.

Qualification, course duration and attendance options

  • MSc
    part time
    24 months
    • Campus-based learningis available for this qualification
    full time
    12 months
    • Campus-based learningis available for this qualification

Assessment

AssessmentWhat kind of work will I be doing? (proportionally)
Written/ formal examinations130
Dissertation60

Course contact details

Name
Mathematics of Sustainable Finance