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  MSc Mathematics and Computing for Finance


Swansea University    School of Mathematics and Computer Science

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Full time & Part time September MSc 1 year full-time, 2-3 years part-time
Business & Management (5) Finance (14) Mathematics (25)

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Are you ready to take your mathematical skills to the world of finance? The Mathematics and Computing for Finance MSc programme at Swansea University is designed to prepare you for a successful career in the finance and insurance industries. With a focus on advanced mathematics and computing, you'll develop the skills needed to navigate turbulent financial markets. The programme offers a wide range of modules, covering topics such as stochastic processes, financial mathematics, and black-scholes theory. With a 2:2 Honours degree in Mathematics, Computer Science, Engineering, or Physics, you can join this programme and become a specialised mathematician ready to make a difference in any organisation.

About the course

The MSc in Mathematics and Computing for Finance is designed to meet the demand for specially trained mathematicians in the world’s finance and insurance markets.

Banks have an urgent need for employees with advanced mathematical skills and the ability to develop a company-wide understanding of turbulent financial markets. You will study different elements of mathematics and computing, and develop your research, project management, and written communication skills.  Our extensive expert support helps to shape your dissertation into an excellent foundation for your future career.

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Entry Requirements

A 2:2 Honours degree or equivalent in Mathematics, Computer Science, Engineering or Physics. Applicants whose first degree is not in mathematics will be considered on an individual basis taking into account the mathematical content of their first degree.


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Rhian Ivey, Deutsche Bank (MSc Mathematics and Computing for Finance)

“The complex nature of the course has helped me become a logical decision maker and a highly skilled problem solver. My studies at Swansea have also enriched me with leadership and motivational skills.”


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