Mathematical Trading and Finance

City, University of London

United Kingdom, London

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City, University of London

United Kingdom , London

Key Facts

Program Level

Master by Course Work

Study Type

Full Time

Delivery

On Campus

Course Code

LALMLLM02

Campuses

Bunhill Row

Program Language

English

Start & Deadlines

Next Intake DeadlinesSeptember-2026

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Duration 12 month(s)

Tuition Fee

GBP 33,100 / year

Next Intake September-2026

Mathematical Trading and Finance

About

Overview

Mathematical Trading and Finance MSc Who is it for?

Would you like to learn about developing innovative and effective trading strategies in the financial market with the help of advanced mathematical and statistical tools? Join the MSc Mathematical Trading and Finance to understand how to apply mathematical and statistical skills in the world of finance to trading activities.

In the MSc Mathematical Trading and Finance, you will learn about tools used to develop algorithms for optimal investment decisions across various asset classes, and to monitor and assess trading risk on your ‘books’.

"I chose the MSc in Mathematical Trading and Finance at Bayes to merge my passion for the financial market with my interest to develop and strengthen my quantitative skills. Bayes helped me to build the foundations to get my first role, gaining an advantage when it came to quantitative and programming skills. This is especially true in the Fixed Income market, where quantitative skills are necessary to succeed."

Adriano Rosa

Emphasis is given to quantitative structuring and trading, as well as Machine Learning techniques and you will learn about stochastics modelling. You will also acquire a sound knowledge of asset management and risk management, learn about key financial securities such as equities, fixed income securities and derivatives. Finally, you will master advance programming skills in Python, Matlab and VBA.

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Accreditation

Bayes Quants finance master's degrees are part of the network of academic partners of The Certificate in Quantitative Finance Institute.

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Requirements

Entry Requirements

Entry requirements

A UK upper second class degree or above, or the equivalent from an overseas institution, in a highly quantitative programme such as computer science, finance, economics, engineering, statistics, or mathematics and physics
Work experience is not a requirement of this course.

Course Syllabus

You may be requested to provide a syllabus of specific modules undertaken during your studies as part of the assessment process. This is not required at the point of submitting an application and will be requested directly by the admissions team only if required as part of the assessment.

English language requirements

If you have been studying in the UK for the last three years it is unlikely that you will have to take an English language test.

If you have studied in the UK at degree level for less than three years (e.g. 3+1, 2+1, 2+2, etc.) you will be required to provide the results of an approved English language test and possibly resit the test to meet our academic entry requirements.

Full list of approved English language tests/qualifications and minimum requirements.

English Program Requirements

If you have been studying in the UK for the last three years it is unlikely that you will have to take an English language test.

Full list of approved English language tests/qualifications and minimum requirements.

Career

Careers

Our MSc in Mathematical Trading and Finance prepares you for success in the UK and around the world, in finance and related areas, within large investment banks, small specialist financial companies or boutique firms.

Your career path may take you into work as a quantitative, research or equity analyst, in risk management, on fixed income security desks, in the asset management industry including hedge funds, or into investment banking. You will also have the skills to study for a PhD in the area of quantitative finance and financial markets.

You’ll get support on identifying and achieving your goals from our careers team throughout your course, and benefit from our industry links and alumni network.