About the course

Understand the main aspects of quantitative finance – including general finance theory, finance models and programming for graduates with a science, engineering and mathematics background.

　　Our course builds on Sussex’s strong foundation of interdisciplinary research. You’ll be taught by experts from both the Department of Mathematics and the University of Sussex Business School. The course also draws on expertise from industry professionals, so you’ll gain the knowledge and skills to succeed in the fast-paced world of finance. Topics covered include:

　　interest-rate theory

　　arbitrage theory

　　GARCH models

　　corporate finance

　　option pricing models and numerical analysis

　　programming in C and Java

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Start dates and prices

Course fees are indicative and should be used as a guide. Speak to a counsellor to get an accurate price.

　　Duration: 1 Year(s)Fees: Not available

Intake	Location
Autumn (September), 2024	Brighton
Autumn (September), 2025	Brighton

　　

How to apply

Entry requirements for University of Sussex

You should normally have a lower second-class (2.2) undergraduate honours degree or above. IELTS (Academic) Lower level (6.0 overall, including at least 6.0 in each component). TOEFL (iBT) - 80 overall, including at least 19 in Listening, 19 in Reading, 21 in Speaking, 21 in Writing.

　　Subject-specific requirements:

　　Your qualification should have a high mathematics content, demonstrating knowledge in calculus, probability and statistics, differential equations and some numerical analysis/ scientific computation / programming / modelling. You are suited to this course if your qualification is in mathematics, finance, economics, business, science, engineering or computing. You may also be considered for the course if you have other professional qualifications or experience of equivalent standing.

　　

English language requirements

　　6.0

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　　TOEFL Internet based overall score: 80.0

　　The next application deadline is 01 August 2024

Further information

Career outcomesIf you aren’t eligible for the above entry requirements, you might want to explore pathway options at University of Sussex. If you want to find out more, please speak to our counsellors.

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