Study MSc Mathematics and Finance at University of Essex in the UK, Mathematics, Statistics and Actuarial Science

About this course

About this course
- Overview
- Department
Study options
Entry requirements
- International

What will I learn?

One of our most popular courses, MSc Mathematics and Finance allows those with a background in mathematics to study finance. Since finance routinely involves modelling and evaluating risk, asset pricing and price forecasting, mathematics has become an indispensable tool for this study.You explore topics including:models and mathematics in portfolio managementrisk management in modern bankingfinancial modellingactuarial modellingapplied statisticsIn recent years, finance has been one of the areas where high-calibre mathematicians have been in great demand. With the advent of powerful and yet economically accessible computing, online trading has become a common activity, but many have realised that a certain amount of mathematics is necessary to be successful in such fields.Our interdisciplinary research recognises that mathematics, including what can be very abstract mathematics, is an essential part of research in many other disciplines.

Which department am I in?

Mathematics, Statistics and Actuarial Science

Study options

Full Time (1 Year)

Tuition fees

£23,875.00 (US$ 30,833) per year

This is a provisional fee yet to be approved

*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please check with institution

Start date

October 2027

Venue

University of Essex

Wivenhoe Park,

Colchester,

Essex,

CO4 3SQ, Southern England, United Kingdom

Full Time (1 Year)

Tuition fees

£23,875.00 (US$ 30,833) per year

This is a fixed fee

*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please check with institution

Application deadline

Expected July 2027

Start date

October 2026

Venue

University of Essex

Wivenhoe Park,

Colchester,

Essex,

CO4 3SQ, Southern England, United Kingdom

Entry requirements

For international students

A 2:2 degree in one of the following subjects: Applied Mathematics, Biostatistics, Computer Science, Economic Statistics, Economics, Mathematics, Operational Research, Pure Mathematics, Statistics or any other 2.2 degree in any subject which includes three modules from the below lists: one module, from: Advanced Maths (I/II/III), Calculus (AKA Mathematical Analysis), Engineering Maths (I/II/III), Maths (I/II/III) and One module, from: Advanced Maths (I/II/III), Engineering Maths (I/II/III), Maths (I/II/III), Statistics or Probability.

*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.