Note
Autumn intake is NOT available to international students.
Commonwealth Supported Places
There are a limited number of Commonwealth Supported Places (CSPs) available in this course, which are competitive and awarded based on merit. To be considered for a CSP, applicants must:
- Indicate their interest in a CSP on their application.
- Apply on time in line with CSP deadlines (it is recommended applicants apply early as applications are assessed progressively).
Eligible applicants must accept their offer by the lapse date to retain their place. For application deadlines and information, please refer to Postgraduate courses with Commonwealth Supported Places.
30% Postgraduate Scholarship
There is a 30% Postgraduate Scholarship available in 2025. Eligible students must commence one of the Master's quantitative finance courses in the Faculty of Science:
- C04373 - Master of Quantitative Finance; or
- C04418 - Master of Data Science in Quantitative Finance; or
- C04419 - Master of Mathematics and Quantitative Finance.
For more details, refer to the UTS Quantitative Finance Postgraduate Scholarship.
This course is designed for individuals from diverse academic backgrounds who wish to transition into a career in quantitative finance and professionals who are seeking to enhance their quantitative skills to solve contemporary and emerging problems in the financial industry.
This course starts with building fundamental quantitative skills through subjects on multivariable calculus, linear algebra, probability and statistics, and computer programming. You will then progress to advanced quantitative subjects covering competencies in areas like financial market instruments, derivative securities, risk management, and interest rate modelling, underpinned by a strong foundation in probability theory, stochastic analysis, and financial econometrics.
Learning occurs through a combination of current, industry-relevant subjects and hands-on experience, ensuring you stay abreast of market demands and gain the competencies needed for a cutting-edge career in quantitative finance. Upon completion, you will be well-equipped for a successful career in financial institutions, consulting, or government in roles such as quantitative analyst, data scientist, risk analyst, or investment analyst.
Course content is comprised of 14 subjects, including six from the internationally recognised UTS Master of Quantitative Finance. Students start by building core competencies in mathematics, statistics and computer programming before progressing to advanced concepts in financial market instruments, probability theory and risk management – crucial components of any quantitative finance career.
They also learn to apply their theoretical learning to industry-relevant assignments in areas such as derivative security pricing, valuation of financial instruments, and market and credit risk measurement and management.
