MSc Financial Mathematics

Program Description

This is the course for you if you already have a strong background in mathematics, and enjoy the mental challenge. You are likely to want a career using sophisticated technical financial tools within financial engineering, risk management, and the most highly quantitative roles.

Program Details

Institution

Warwick Business School

Duration

12 Months

Study Level

Masters

Study Mode

Full Time

Qualification

MSc

Entry Requirements

Academic We expect one of: A first- or upper second-class honours bachelor's degree from a United Kingdom university The equivalent from an overseas university a professional qualification which we judge to be at a comparable level. You must have a strong mathematical background. Generally a degree in mathematics, engineering, physics, or statistics will be suitable although you may have to research some material, eg probability theory and PDEs. We will also test your mathematical ability during the Fundamental Tools week at the start of the course. More about admissions. GMAT® Candidates with certain overseas degrees, some professional qualifications, or postgraduate diplomas, may be required to take the GMAT®, to show a well-balanced score above the 80 percent level. If you are asked to take the GMAT, please make an early application and arrange for your results to be sent directly to WBS. Language If English is not your first language, you must demonstrate oral and written fluency in English. We accept: IELTS test score of at least 7 TOEFL test score of at least 620 (paper-based), 260 (computer-based), or 105 (internet-based). We will require your language certificates as evidence. Ideally your test should be less than two years old.

Application Process

We advise you to submit your application as early as possible. We receive a large number of applications, and consider every one on academic merit. Complete applications are normally processed within four to eight weeks of receipt. We are unable to consider any application that is missing information.
We prefer you to apply online. There is a non-refundable application fee of £30.
Paper applications
If you cannot apply online, you can request printed forms from:
Postgraduate Admissions
Student Recruitment and Admissions Office
The University of Warwick
Coventry, CV4 8UW, UK

+44 (0)24 7652 4585
pgprospectus@warwick.ac.uk
+44 (0)24 7652 4586

There is a non-refundable application fee of £50 to apply on paper. Remember that applying on paper will take longer.