Quantitative Finance and Mathematics MSc/Diploma

Home Postgraduate study Mathematics Quantitative Finance and MathematicsQuantitative Finance and Mathematics MSc/DiplomaHow to apply »DeliveryFull-time, Part-time, Per courseProgramme typeTaughtStudy locationEdinburghEntry dateSeptemberOverviewProgramme contentEntry requirementsFees & scholarships MACS postgraduate scholarships 3 scholarships of £3,000 will be awarded to outstanding overseas applicants to any of our Mathematics MSc programmes. 1 scholarship of £1,000 will be awarded to an outstanding Home/EU applicant to any of our Mathematics MSc programmes. Find out more. You may also be interested in the Scottish Funding Council (SFC) Key Skills Funded Places available to MACS Students. A number of full fee bursaries are available to applicants permanently resident in Scotland. Find out more. OverviewThis exciting programme introduces modern mathematical techniques and financial modelling, such as portfolios options and derivative pricing, for students with a mathematical background. In particular it will introduce the probability and stochastics often not included in standard mathematics degrees. Following the Financial Crisis of 2007-2009 there has been a shift in the practice of mathematical finance. The emphasis is now on possessing a broad range of skills that can be applied to practical problems. The aim is to understand, both quantitatively and qualitatively, risks and uncertainty involved. The MSc focuses on practical computational and applied mathematics aspects of finance and uncertainty, and students who graduate from the programme will have excellent employment prospects that are not restricted to any one narrow sector of financial services. Watch the video. We have a practical applied approach to the material. This will provide you with relevant and modern skills, in demand in the UK and internationally, relating to...