About the course
Data is integral to our society and there’s an ongoing demand for numerate specialists in a broad range of industries. From finance to governmental departments, the emergency services to gaming – the career opportunities that’ll open up to you with a Statistics MSc could be far-reaching. Our Statistics with Applications to Finance MSc is a focused degree programme which enables you to broaden and deepen your understanding of statistics and financial applications. It combines in-depth training in mainstream advanced statistical modelling with a specialisation in financial mathematics.
As well as the statistics expertise from within the School of Mathematics, the MSc also draws on experience in financial mathematics from Leeds University Business School. Both the School of Mathematics and the Leeds University Business School are home to specialist facilities and passionate academics who are experts in their fields. These Schools are also responsible for delivering internationally excellent research and have strong links with industry and a whole range of research institutions. This means, once you’ve graduated, you’ll be fully equipped with the most up-to-date practices and techniques, alongside the technical skill set you’ll need to pursue an exciting career in a variety of job roles. Scholarships - View all scholarships Internships
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Duration: 1 Year(s)Fees: Not available
Intake |
Location |
Semester 1 (September), 2024 |
Leeds |
Semester 1 (September), 2025 |
Leeds |
Semester 1 (September), 2026 |
Leeds |
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Entry requirements for University of Leeds
A bachelor degree with a 2:1 (hons) in a relevant subject of study. IELTS (International English Language Testing System) an overall band of 6.5 with no less than 6.0 in each component skill. TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) of 92 with no less than 21 in listening, 21 in reading, 23 in speaking and 22 in writing.
English language requirements
6.5
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TOEFL Internet based overall score: 88.0
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