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About the course
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.
Entry Requirements
Minimum second-class Honours degree or international equivalent in:
- engineering
- science subjects (eg physics, chemistry or computing science)
- business subjects (eg business studies, accounting or economics)
Mathematics/statistics graduates should contact the course director to discuss their application.
Prospective students with relevant experience or appropriate professional qualifications are also welcome to apply.
For Australia and Canada, normal degrees in relevant disciplines are accepted.
This MSc requires some prior mathematical knowledge for example:
A Level or equivalent or undergraduate classes in:
Calculus
Linear Algebra
Differential equations
Probability
Statistics
If possible, please provide evidence of this in your application (eg transcript, certificate, etc)
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Tran Ha Dung
The course has exactly what I was looking for, equipping myself with knowledge in finance, math, computer sciences as well as a quantitative set of skills to become a future quant. I carefully read all the information about the course in the University website and also asked for a detailed syllabus. After researching, I found the course really suited me, so I signed up to it.
Find out more about Tran Ha Dung's Strathclyde experience - https://www.strath.ac.uk/courses/postgraduatetaught/quantitativefinance/tranhadung/
Scholarships
Scholarships of £1,250 are available to new students joining a postgraduate taught masters degree in the Faculty of Science in the 2023/2024 academic year.
Scholarships will be awarded on a competitive basis to candidates who complete a scholarship application form and can demonstrate excellent academic performance (current and/ or previously gained) and any relevant extra-curricular or professional experience.
Scholarships will be awarded on a rolling basis. Awards may be allocated early in the application cycle and so making an early application for admission is advised.
Value of Scholarship(s)
£1,250
Eligibility
In order to be considered for a Faculty of Science Masters Scholarship for UK Students, candidates must:
Be a new student holding an offer of admission for a taught masters degree in the Faculty of Science for the 2023/2024 academic year.
Be eligible for tuition fees at the Home or RUK fee rate.
Application Procedure
Find out more - https://www.strath.ac.uk/studywithus/scholarships/facultyofsciencemastersscholarshipsforukandroistudents202324/
Scholarships of between £4,000 - £6,000 are available to new international students joining a postgraduate taught masters degree in the Faculty of Science in the 2023/2024 academic year.
Scholarships will be awarded on a competitive basis to candidates who demonstrate excellent academic performance (current and/ or previously gained) and any relevant extra-curricular or professional experience.
Scholarships will be awarded on a rolling basis. Awards may be allocated early in the application cycle and so making an early application for admission is advised.
Value of Scholarship(s)
£4,000- £6,000
Eligibility
In order to be considered for a Faculty of Science International Masters Scholarship, candidates must:
Be a new, international fee-paying student holding an offer of admission for a full-time, taught masters degree in the Faculty of Science for the 2023/2024 academic year.
Be self-funded. Students who receive full scholarships, for example from a government office or embassy, will not be eligible.
Application Procedure
Find out more - https://www.strath.ac.uk/studywithus/scholarships/facultyofsciencemastersscholarshipsforinternationalstudents202324/