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PostgraduateMSc

Quantitative Finance and Risk Management

Newcastle University
Newcastle upon Tyne, England
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1 yearDuration
£31,950Per Year (Intl)
£16,300Home Fee
N/AContinuation Rate

Course Overview

Offered by Newcastle University, the MSc Quantitative Finance and Risk Management provides a comprehensive postgraduate education in business and management. Based in Newcastle upon Tyne, England, this Russell Group university offers a research-led approach to learning, with a 1-year full-time structure. Our Quantitative Finance and Risk Management MSc will develop your career in the financial services, or as a quantitative analyst in investment banking and risk management fields. Our Quantitative Finance and Risk Management MSc will develop your understanding of generalist finance issues. You'll also develop specialist practical skills in quantitative methodology and risk management. A minimum ielts score of 6.5 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 87% student satisfaction rating, and a 97% continuation rate.

What You'll Learn

Financial Markets and Instruments
Quantitative Methods in Finance
Risk Management and Measurement
Derivatives Pricing and Valuation
Portfolio Theory and Asset Allocation
Computational Finance with MATLAB
Research Methods in Finance
Dissertation in Quantitative Finance
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
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Entry Requirements

📋 Academic Entry Requirements

Postgraduate RequirementEntry requirements The entrance requirements below apply to 2026 entry. Academic entry requirementsA 2:2 honours degree, or international equivalent, in any subject. You also need to have a good basic level of numeracy equivalent to UK GCSE or above. Qualifications from outside the UK Select your country AfghanistanAlbaniaAlgeriaAntigua and BarbudaArgentinaArmeniaAustraliaAustriaAzerbaijanBahrainBangladeshBarbadosBelarusBelgiumBelizeBeninBhutanBoliviaBosnia and HerzegovinaBotswanaBrazilBritish V

🗣️ English Language Requirements

TestOverallLRWS
IELTS Academic6.56666

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

Tuition Fees & Funding

International Student Fee

£31,950

per year

Total Course Cost (12 months)£31,950

Home Student Fee

£16,300

regulated fee

Scholarships available for eligible students

Fees shown are for current entry. Fees may increase annually in line with inflation.

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Graduate Outcomes

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💼 Employment Breakdown

84%Working
15%Work & Study
98%Professional Jobs
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About Newcastle University

Newcastle University offers Quantitative Finance and Risk Management as part of its comprehensive programme offerings.

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#18UK Ranking
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