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PostgraduateDoctor of Philosophy

Financial Mathematics

University of Manchester
Manchester, England
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3 yearsDuration
£29,900Per Year (Intl)
£32,400Home Fee
N/AContinuation Rate

Course Overview

Offered by University of Manchester, the PhD Financial Mathematics provides a comprehensive postgraduate education in business and management. Based in Manchester, England, this Russell Group university offers a research-led approach to learning, with a 3-year full-time and part-time structure. The Department of Mathematics has an outstanding research reputation and a thriving community of PhD students. Opportunities for PhD research are available in a range of Financial Mathematics research topics or Mathematics research areas . For more information, please see advice on choosing a project or find out more about specific projects . A minimum ielts score of 6.5 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 88% student satisfaction rating.

What You'll Learn

Stochastic Calculus and Martingale Theory
Advanced Derivative Pricing Models
Portfolio Optimisation and Risk Management
Quantitative Fixed Income Analysis
Research Methods in Financial Mathematics
Advanced Numerical Methods for Finance
Market Microstructure and High-Frequency Trading
Thesis and Original Research
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
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Entry Requirements

📋 Academic Entry Requirements

Postgraduate Requirement2:1

🗣️ English Language Requirements

TestOverallLRWS
IELTS Academic6.56666
PTE Academic70————

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

Tuition Fees & Funding

International Student Fee

£29,900

per year

Total Course Cost (36 months)£89,700

Home Student Fee

£32,400

regulated fee

Scholarships available for eligible students

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

📊 OFFICIAL UK DATA

Graduate Outcomes

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💼 Employment Breakdown

65%Working
4%Studying
19%Work & Study
7%Seeking Work
64%Professional Jobs
Indicative Data

Graduate employment outcomes are based on national sector benchmarks for the CAH17-01-07 subject area and do not represent outcomes specific to this course or provider. These are indicative figures to aid comparison. For official graduate outcomes data, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.

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