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PostgraduateMSc

Financial Mathematics

University of Leeds
Leeds, England
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1 yearDuration
£35,500Per Year (Intl)
£18,750Home Fee
N/AContinuation Rate

Course Overview

Offered by University of Leeds, the MSc Financial Mathematics provides a comprehensive postgraduate education in business and management. Based in Leeds, England, this Russell Group university offers a research-led approach to learning, with a 1-year full-time structure. This degree provides you with knowledge of advanced finance concepts, whilst developing your quantitative, mathematical and research skills. Taught by experienced academics based in both Leeds University Business School and the School of Mathematics, you’ll cover key topics including financial derivative pricing, discrete and continuous time models, risk management and portfolio optimisation. You’ll be equipped with a rare combination of mathematical and business finance knowledge, a skillset highly sought after in the financial sector by banks and investment companies. International tuition fees are £35,500 per year, home/UK fees are £18,750 per year, and a minimum IELTS score of 6.5 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 83% student satisfaction rating, and a median graduate salary of £35,000 within three years.

What You'll Learn

Stochastic Calculus and Continuous Time Models
Financial Derivative Pricing
Portfolio Optimisation and Asset Allocation
Risk Management and Measurement
Discrete Time Finance and Martingales
Advanced Quantitative Methods for Finance
Research Methods and Dissertation
Computational Finance and Numerical Methods
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
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Entry Requirements

📋 Academic Entry Requirements

Postgraduate Requirement2:1

🗣️ English Language Requirements

TestOverallLRWS
IELTS Academic6.56666

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

Tuition Fees & Funding

International Student Fee

£35,500

per year

Total Course Cost (12 months)£35,500

Home Student Fee

£18,750

regulated fee

Scholarships available for eligible students

UK fees £18,750 (Total) International fees £35,500 (Total)

📊 OFFICIAL UK DATA

Graduate Outcomes

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💼 Employment Breakdown

80%Working
20%Work & Study
75%Professional Jobs
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About University of Leeds

University of Leeds offers Financial Mathematics as part of its comprehensive programme offerings.

#77QS World
#13UK Ranking
34,580+Students
276+Courses
Russell GroupTEF Silver
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