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PostgraduateMSc

Quantitative Methods for Risk Management

London School of Economics and Political Science, University of London
London, England
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10 monthsDuration
£39,900Per Year (Intl)
£22,000Home Fee
N/AContinuation Rate

Course Overview

Offered by London School of Economics and Political Science, University of London, the MSc Quantitative Methods for Risk Management provides a comprehensive postgraduate education in mathematics and statistics. Based in London, England, this Russell Group university offers a research-led approach to learning, with a 10-month full-time and part-time structure. Offering world-class training in mathematical, statistical, and machine learning methods for the modelling and analysis of risk in financial markets and beyond. A minimum ielts score of 7.0 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 89% student satisfaction rating, a median graduate salary of £41,500 within three years, and a 95% continuation rate.

What You'll Learn

Advanced Statistical Methods for Risk
Stochastic Processes and Financial Modelling
Machine Learning in Risk Management
Portfolio Optimisation and Asset Pricing
Value at Risk and Extreme Events
Derivatives Pricing and Hedging Strategies
Research Methods and Dissertation
Computational Methods for Financial Risk
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
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Entry Requirements

📋 Academic Entry Requirements

Postgraduate Requirement2:1

🗣️ English Language Requirements

TestOverallLRWS
IELTS Academic76.56.56.56.5

L = Listening, R = Reading, W = Writing, S = Speaking

Tuition Fees & Funding

International Student Fee

£39,900

per year

Total Course Cost (10 months)£39,900

Home Student Fee

£22,000

regulated fee

Scholarships available for eligible students

Fees and funding

📊 OFFICIAL UK DATA

Graduate Outcomes

Salary data is not yet available for this course.

💼 Employment Breakdown

55%Working
5%Studying
15%Work & Study
5%Seeking Work
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About London School of Economics and Political Science, University of London

London School of Economics and Political Science, University of London offers Quantitative Methods for Risk Management as part of its comprehensive programme offerings.

#56QS World
#7UK Ranking
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