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Study mode

Full time

Duration

1 year

Start date

SEP-25

Key information
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Qualification type

MSc - Master of Science

Subject areas

Business Consultancy Practice

Course Summary

The MSc in Quantitative Finance develops sophisticated statistical, programming and economic skills for roles in areas such as quantitative asset management and risk management.

The MSc in Quantitative Finance will equip you with a rigorous understanding of the theory behind asset pricing, fixed income securities and risk management, supported by solid knowledge of numerical analysis and programming languages special emphasis is on econometric techniques as forecasting and market microstructure analysis.

Assessment methods

Course work

Examinations

Presentation

Groupwork

Problem sets

Modules

Strong research skills are a key element of development strategy for companies and institutions large and small. In particular the ability to programme and to automate procedures. This module focuses on Python as a programming language and students will learn the basics in term one with some applications to finance being introduced in term two. The module introduces the main programming skills which are helpful in the financial industry. Operating on matrices, loops, conditional statements, subroutine/functions/procedures and optimisations are core skills which are being introduced in this module.

Tuition fees

UK fees
Course fees for UK students

For this course (per year)

£26,500

International fees
Course fees for EU and international students

For this course (per year)

£33,100

Entry requirements

A UK 2.1 or above, or the equivalent from an overseas institution; 

 Previous degree must be in a highly quantitative subject such as mathematics, physics or engineering; 

 Students from alternative academic backgrounds should have covered areas such as micro- and macroeconomics and econometrics within their first degree; 

ELTS result, if report available; 

Confirmation of professional qualification examinations/exemptions/passes, if applicable; 

Two references; 

 Transcript/interim transcript; 

 Current module list if still studying; 

 CV; 

 Personal statement (500-600 words); 

Work experience is not a requirement of this course.

Department profile

Bayes Business School, part of City, St George’s University of London, is a globally respected institution known for its excellence in business education and research. Established in 1966, it is among an elite group of schools holding Triple Crown accreditation (AACSB, AMBA, EQUIS). In 2024, the Financial Times ranked Bayes 3rd among European business schools in London and among the UK’s top 10, reinforcing its reputation for academic and...more

University information

City St George's, University of London is a leading institution, ranked 38th in the UK (Complete University Guide 2025). City St George's offers an innovative programme of undergraduate and postgraduate degree courses which uphold the university’s commitment to enhancing people’s lives through education. City St George’s, University of London educates more than 27,000 students from over 170 countries across three campuses in Clerkenwell,...more