About the course

Complete your statistics training while studying the mathematical concepts, models and tools of the finance industry.

　　The course trains you to apply the probabilistic, statistical and mathematical techniques that are used in the finance industry.

　　It's based on our Statistics MSc course, but also includes key financial topics such as the Capital Asset Pricing Model, the Black-Scholes option pricing formula and stochastic processes.

　　You’ll also develop a detailed working knowledge of more general statistical techniques and concepts, including linear and generalised linear modelling, Bayesian statistics, time series and machine learning.

　　You’ll learn how to analyse and draw meaningful conclusions from data, and develop your programming skills using the statistical computing software R.

　　Your career

　　This course is great preparation for roles in the finance sector such as banking, actuarial work, pensions and insurance. Employers that have hired graduates from our School of Mathematics and Statistics in finance roles include Goldman Sachs, Lloyds, Aviva, AXA, Amazon, BAE Systems, Deloitte, PwC and the NHS.

　　This degree satisfies the eligibility criteria for the Royal Statistical Society’s Graduate Statistician award – a stepping-stone to full professional membership of the RSS and Chartered Statistician status. Scholarships - View all scholarships Internships

　　

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: GB£24,400

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

　　

How to apply

Entry requirements for University of Sheffield

Minimum 2:1 honours degree in mathematics, which must include a significant proportion of modern theorem and proof-based mathematics. A strong performance in a module based on rigorous mathematical analysis is essential.

　　Your degree must also include a substantial component in statistics and probability theory.

　　Overall IELTS grade of 6.5 with a minimum of 6.0 in each component, or equivalent.

　　Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) internet-based test (IBT) - Overall score of 88 or above, with at least 17 in Listening, 17 in Writing, 18 in Reading and 20 in Speaking.

　　

English language requirements

　　6.5

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　　TOEFL Internet based overall score: 88.0

　　

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Further information

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

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