Financial Mathematics

Queen Mary University of London
Postgraduate MSc Full-time 1 Year Mathematics and statistics

About this course

Mathematics is the beating heart of the financial sector. With us you'll develop the mathematical and statistical knowledge to model and predict the behaviour of financial markets.

Our programme is flexible too! There are three distinct specialisms to choose from, allowing you to tailor it to your specific needs and interests.

You'll graduate with the theoretical knowledge and hands-on skills for a wide range of careers in the financial services industry, including investment banking, investment management, fintech, quantitative pricing and risk management.

  • Learn from industry experts! Our lecturers have several years’ experience working in investment banking and financial markets.

  • Develop data analysis skills! You will learn to implement machine learning tasks in Python and programme in C++.

  • Choose your own specialism! You’ll focus on developing the professional skills for the job you want.

  • Interdisciplinary education! The programme is run in collaboration with the School of Economics and Finance.

  • Pivot towards finance! We welcome students from a range of backgrounds including mathematics, statistics, physics, economics, engineering, computer science, and finance, or a subject with a strong quantitative component.
  • Study Options

    This course is available in 2 study options:

    Part-time

    Duration: 2 Years

    Qualification: MSc

    Location: Tower Hamlets

    Full-time Shown above

    Duration: 1 Year

    Qualification: MSc

    Location: Tower Hamlets

    Career Prospects

    Graduates from this course typically go into the following occupations:

    2134 Programmers and software development professionals
    2431 Management consultants and business analysts
    1131 Financial managers and directors
    4124 Finance officers
    2433 Actuaries, economists and statisticians
    3531 Brokers

    Course Details

    Qualification
    MSc
    Study Mode
    Full-time
    Duration
    1 Year
    Start Date
    2025
    Academic Year
    2025
    Campus / Location
    Tower Hamlets
    Scheme
    Postgraduate
    Subjects
    Mathematics and statistics