Mathematical Finance (MSc) (2025 Entry)

Mathematical Finance students at the University of Warwick

Course code

P-N3G2

Start date

23 September 2025

Duration

1 year full-time

Qualification

MSc

Led by

Warwick Business School

Location

University of Warwick

Course code

P-N3G2

Start date

23 September 2025

Duration

1 year full-time

Qualification

MSc

Led by

Warwick Business School

Location

University of Warwick

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Find out more about our Mathematical Finance taught Master's degree at Warwick

Join our challenging MSc Mathematical Finance taught by three of Warwick's top departments; Mathematics, Statistics and Warwick Business School. With expert supervision, this mathematically rigorous course will develop and apply the quantitative skills in machine learning, computational statistics and mathematical finance used in the financial markets and the finance industry.

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Course overview

This unique course provides training from three top departments at the University of Warwick: Mathematics, Statistics and Warwick Business School. Building on your strong mathematical background, you will develop and apply the quantitative skills in machine learning, computational statistics and mathematical finance that are used within the financial markets and finance industry.

Our core modules focus on the four elements of the core skill set needed for careers in finance: Financial Statistics, Financial Mathematics, Asset Pricing and Risk, and Simulation and Machine Learning for Finance. In line with these modules, you will also learn programming for Quantitative Finance, focusing on C++, Python, and R.

Skills from this degree

Teaching by three world-leading academic departments helps you to gain a deep insight into mathematical finance
Uncover the newest quantitative theory and practice through specialist modules
Develop your industry acumen by accessing our CareersPlus service with specialist careers coaches.

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Entry requirements

General entry requirements

Minimum requirements

A 2.1 or first in BSc Financial Mathematics (or similar), BSc Mathematics or BSc Statistics. You will need strong ability in mathematics and finance, and some experience in statistics or econometrics.

English language requirements

You can find out more about our English language requirementsLink opens in a new window. This course requires the following:

Band B
IELTS overall score of 7.0, minimum component scores of two at 6.0/6.5 and the rest at 7.0 or above.

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International qualifications

We welcome applications from students with other internationally recognised qualifications.

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Additional requirements

There are no additional entry requirements for this course.

Modules

Core modules

Core Modules

Programming for Quantitative Finance
Stochastic Calculus for Finance
Financial Statistics
Simulation and Machine Learning for Finance
Asset Pricing and Risk
Financial Econometrics
Applications of Stochastic Calculus in Finance
Dissertation.

Optional modules

Optional modules can vary from year to year. Example optional modules may include:

Statistical Learning and Big Data
Advanced Trading Strategies
Partial Differential Equations in Finance.
Brownian Motion
Behavioural Finance.

Read the module descriptions for this course on the Warwick Business School website.

Teaching and learning

Teaching

Modules are taught by staff from WBS, Statistics, and Mathematics, through a combination of lectures, classes, and computer lab sessions.

Seven core modules cover the four key pillars of the core skill set you will need for a career in the finance industry: Financial Statistics, Financial Mathematics, Asset Pricing and Risk, and Simulation and Machine Learning for Finance.

Our optional modules help you to personalise the course to focus in on your own interests and future career path.

Class sizes

The typical class size for this course is around 20 students.

Typical contact hours

Students on this MSc will typically receive between 26 and 30 contact hours per module.

Assessment

Assessment is a mix of exams and coursework with your dissertation bringing all of your learning together at the end.

Your timetable

Your personalised timetable will be complete when you are registered for all modules, core and optional, and you have been allocated to your lectures, seminars and other small group classes. Your core modules will be registered for you and you will be able to choose your optional modules when you join us.

There may be events taking place in the evenings. Classes may run up to 7pm and other events, such as careers presentations may take place later or on Saturdays. Occasionally, classes and exams may be held on Saturdays. We will notify you in advance if this is the case.

This is a full-time course, so there are no holidays as such. However, the two weeks covering Christmas and New Year are guaranteed to be free from lectures. There may also be weeks free over the Easter period (check with your programme team). Resit exams may take place outside of standard teaching periods.

Reading lists

If you would like to view reading lists for current or previous cohorts of students, most departments have reading lists available through Warwick Library on the Talis Aspire platform.

You can search for reading lists by module title, code or convenor. Please see the modules tab of this page or the module catalogue.

Please note that some reading lists may have restricted access or be unavailable at certain times of year due to not yet being published. If you cannot access the reading list for a particular module, please check again later or contact the module’s host department.

Careers

Graduates from these courses have gone on to work for employers including:

Barclays
Hoxton Capital Management
JPMorgan
Legal & General
Morgan Stanley
Starlizard
University of Warwick

They have pursued roles such as:

Associate
AVP Quantitative Analyst
Financial Analyst
Graduate Trainee
Investment Analyst
Market Risk Analyst
Quantitative Risk Analyst
Senior Associate Front Office Quant Models
Stress Testing Analyst
Trader
Trading Desk Operations
Tutor
Wealth Management Associate
XVA Quan.

Helping you find the right career

We have our own dedicated careers team at Warwick Business School, called WBS CareersPlus. You will have access to one-to-one career guidance appointments, CV checks and tailored mock interviews.

Personalised support

The WBS CareersPlus team will support you and help you to understand yourself and your strengths. They can help you to identify possible career paths, and to set and achieve your career ambitions. This helps to boost your employability and helps you prepare for your career.

You can take advantage of personalised careers coaching and advice. Our one-to-one careers appointments can help you if you have a question about writing applications, wish to explore your career options, or need to prepare for interviews and assessment centres.

About the Department

Warwick Business School

If you’re interested in the bigger picture, comfortable challenging assumptions and want a degree that will open doors, then WBS is the place for you. We will give you the foundation for change and prepare you for your future career. Are you ready to make your mark in the world of business?

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The vision of WBS is to be Europe’s leading University-based Business School, developing transformational ideas and people that shape how we do business. We recognise that rankings are one way to profile our progress towards fulfilling this vision, and are proud to participate in the major global business education rankings.

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Tuition fees are payable for each year of your course at the start of the academic year, or at the start of your course, if later. Academic fees cover the cost of tuition, examinations and registration and some student amenities.

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Additional course costs

As well as tuition fees and living expenses, some courses may require you to cover the cost of field trips or costs associated with travel abroad.

For departmental specific costs, please see the Modules tab on the course web page for the list of core and optional core modules with hyperlinks to our Module Catalogue (please visit the Department’s website if the Module Catalogue hyperlinks are not provided).

Associated costs can be found on the Study tab for each module listed in the Module Catalogue (please note most of the module content applies to 2024/25 year of study). Information about module department specific costs should be considered in conjunction with the more general costs below:

Core text books
Printer credits
Dissertation binding
Robe hire for your degree ceremony

Scholarships and funding

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Applications are now open for courses that start in September and October 2025.

Applications will close on 2 August 2025 for students who require a visa to study in the UK, to allow time to receive a CAS and complete the visa application process.

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Throughout the year we attend exhibitions and fairs online and in-person around the UK. These events give you the chance to explore our range of postgraduate courses, and find out what it’s like studying at Warwick. You’ll also be able to speak directly with our student recruitment team, who will be able to help answer your questions.

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Warwick Talk and Tours

A Warwick talk and tour lasts around two hours and consists of an overview presentation from one of our Recruitment Officers covering the key features, facilities and activities that make Warwick a leading institution. The talk is followed by a campus tour which is the perfect way to view campus, with a current student guiding you around the key areas on campus.

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