Skip to main content
PostgraduateMSc

Quantitative Finance

University of Strathclyde
Glasgow, Scotland
Visit University Website
1 yearDuration
£33,600Per Year (Intl)
£19,300Home Fee
N/AContinuation Rate

Course Overview

The MSc Quantitative Finance at University of Strathclyde is a postgraduate programme designed for postgraduate students passionate about driving organisational success. Based in Glasgow, Scotland, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 1-year full-time structure. The MSc in Quantitative Finance has been developed to address the demand for market-aware graduates who can demonstrate an understanding of mathematical models used in financial tools, products and software. The course is an innovative cross-faculty alliance between Strathclyde Business School and the Faculty of Science. It's been designed for those with a strong aptitude for mathematics, statistics and computing who haven't studied these topics in detail in their undergraduate degree. International tuition fees are £33,600 per year, home/UK fees are £19,300 per year, and a minimum IELTS score of 6.0 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with a median graduate salary of £32,500 within three years, a 90% continuation rate, and 80% of graduates in employment or further study.

What You'll Learn

Stochastic Calculus and Martingale Theory
Financial Derivatives and Pricing
Risk Management and Portfolio Optimization
Advanced Statistical Methods for Finance
Computational Methods in Finance
Fixed Income Securities Analysis
Machine Learning in Finance
Quantitative Finance Dissertation
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
View on university website

Entry Requirements

📋 Academic Entry Requirements

Postgraduate RequirementEntry requirements This will require an appreciation of the nature of risk and how this can be managed by the development of portfolios. deal with problems that require forecasting outcomes in the context of incomplete information and uncertainty analyse the differences in interest rates on bonds of different maturities structure bond portfolio to protect against interest rate risk Equity Analysis 10 credits This module focuses on equity valuation. a good understanding of the nature of equity in

🗣️ English Language Requirements

TestOverallLRWS
IELTS Academic65.55.55.55.5
PTE Academic60

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

Tuition Fees & Funding

International Student Fee

£33,600

per year

Total Course Cost (12 months)£33,600

Home Student Fee

£19,300

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

Salary data is not yet available for this course.

💼 Employment Breakdown

65%Working
15%Studying
10%Work & Study
10%Seeking Work
50%Professional Jobs
Official Data

Graduate employment outcomes are sourced directly from Discover Uni for this specific course and provider. For full details, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.

Scholarships

Matched to your course, level & nationality

Your nationality

No matched scholarships

No university scholarships matched your course and profile right now. Try these national programmes:

University of Strathclyde

About University of Strathclyde

University of Strathclyde offers Quantitative Finance as part of its comprehensive programme offerings.

#230QS World
#39UK Ranking
22,225+Students
213+Courses

Frequently Asked Questions

Ready to Start Your Journey?

Explore courses, compare universities, and find scholarships at CourseOptions.com

Explore All Courses