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1 year
London
Tuition Fee
£13,300 per year (UK home)
Full-time
Full-time UK students: £13,300. Part-time UK students: £88 per credit, or £44 per dissertation credit. International fees are £18,750 for full-time, with part-time rates of £125 per credit and £63 per dissertation credit. The university reserves the right to increase postgraduate tuition fees in line with changes to legislation, regulation and any government guidance or decisions. The tuition fees for part-time UK study are subject to annual review and the institution reserves the right to increase the fees each academic year by no more than the level of inflation.
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A 2.2 honours degree, ideally in a quantitatively focused subject such as accounting, finance, economics, mathematics, statistics, engineering, physics, computing or science. Graduate-level professional qualifications. Applications are welcome from those with relevant qualifications or work experience.
Applicants must meet the institution's English language requirements. Pre-sessional English courses are available for those who do not meet the minimum requirements.
Graduates may pursue roles in investment management, hedge fund management, equity, bond and foreign currency markets, corporate treasury management, and risk management. Specific roles include Investment Analyst, Fixed Income Trader, Quant Trader, Treasurer, and Credit Analyst.
Yes, this course is available to study part-time over two years.
Students have access to a support network including one-to-one and group sessions for personal learning and academic support from library and IT teams. Support is also available for financial advice, personal wellbeing, mental health, and disability.
Yes, the 'Careers and Futures' service provides unlimited access to one-to-one advice from sector specialists, 24/7 online support, networking opportunities, and lifetime career support for alumni.
The course focuses on practical skills and industry connections. While specific placement schemes are not detailed, the institution provides support for finding work and networking with London employers.
Yes, scholarships include the Alumni Postgraduate Award, Chevening Scholarship, European Academic Awards, and Regional or International Merit Awards. Nova Pathways can assist you in exploring these funding opportunities.
This course offers a contemporary focus on technological innovation in finance, such as machine learning and big data, combined with training in industry-standard databases like Datastream and Eikon, and access to the Financial Markets Lab.
Yes, the course emphasises practical implementation using tools like Python, STATA, and R, and provides training in financial modelling and quantitative risk management.
Learning involves a mix of lectures, seminars, and group workshops. Students spend approximately 12 hours per week on-campus and 38 hours in independent study, utilising resources like the Financial Markets Lab.
Applicants should hold a 2.2 honours degree in a relevant quantitative subject. It is recommended to apply as early as possible. Nova Pathways can help you prepare your application and personal statement.
