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Finance (Major: Quantitative Finance) – (M.Sc.)
School of Oriental and African Studies
Centre for Financial and Management Studies
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| Application Deadline: | September 5 (November start); November 21 (January start); April 2 (June start) | ||
| Annual Tuition Fee: | ≈ € 10,566 - | ||
| Location: | London / United Kingdom / View location on map ▾ Hide location on map ▴ | ||
| Duration: | 24 months | Start Date: | January, June, November |
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| Languages: | English | ||
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The MSc Finance enables you to deepen your understanding of financial markets, banks, and their relation to economic performance. It provides a sound platform for advancing your career in finance and policy. Because finance is so wide ranging, the degree enables you to choose between three majors:
- Economic Policy
- Financial Sector Management
- Quantitative Finance
The three alternative pathways of the MSc Finance programme enable you to select a study path best suited to your objectives and skills.
The MSc Finance (major: Quantitative Finance) is designed principally for postgraduates whose work in banks and other financial institutions requires knowledge of statistical (particularly econometric) and quantitative approaches to risk and derivatives. It is particularly suitable if you have a first degree in engineering, applied science, applied mathematics, economics, or similar subjects, but also suitable for others with quantitative skills.
As a graduate of this programme you will be well prepared for senior research and other positions in banking, fund management, consultancy, central banks and international bodies.
Contents
You will choose five core courses.
- Econometric Principles & Data Analysis
- Econometric Analysis & Applications
- Financial Econometrics
- Risk Management: Principles & Applications
- Derivatives
- Modelling Firms & Markets
You will also choose three courses from the list of electives or core courses.
- Macroeconomic Policy & Financial Markets
- Microeconomic Principles & Policy
- Corporate Finance
- Corporate Governance
- International Finance
- The International Monetary Fund & Economic Policy
- Public Financial Management: Planning & Performance
- Public Financial Management: Revenue
- Project Appraisal & Impact Analysis
- Finance in the Global Market
- Bank Regulation & Resolution of Banking Crises
- Banking & Capital Markets
- Quantitative Methods for Financial Management
- Research Methods
- Dissertation
You are normally required to take an English Proficiency Test if you come from a non-English speaking country.
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Register Now!Requirements
Minimum Entry Requirements:
You should have a good university degree in finance, economics, business, quantitative subjects, or another appropriate discipline.
English language requirements:
You are required to have a high level of English language ability in reading, writing and study skills. Where English is a second language, applicants will be asked to provide evidence of language ability as tested by the British Council or another registered body. You are also required to have internet access in order to participate fully in this programme.
Additional Requirements
| Minimal degree required: | Bachelor's degree |
| Minimal amount of work experience | Not specified |
Funding details
Scholarships and BursariesThere are some scholarships and bursaries available for postgraduate students. These are very competitive and early application is advised.
Loans
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Professional and Career Development LoansA Professional and Career Development Loan is a bank loan for UK students designed to help you pay for your course. Repayments start one month after you complete your course. You can borrow between £300 and £8,000. The bank will approve your loan according to your credit rating.
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