Taught by experienced academics based in bothÊLeeds University Business SchoolÊand theÊSchool of Mathematics, youÕll cover key topics including financial derivative pricing, discrete and continuous time models, risk management and portfolio optimisation, as well as statistical methods for finance.

You will be equipped with a rare combination of mathematical skills and the latest business finance knowledge, which is highly sought after in the financial sector by banks, investment and consultancy companies. ItÕs also excellent preparation if youÕre interested in pursuing further academic research.

TheÊFinancial Mathematics M.Sc. degree, offered by the University of Leeds, is ideal if youÕve previously studied finance, economics, mathematics, physics or computing, and are interested in applying your skills to financial markets.

Academic excellence

As a student, you will be able to access the knowledge of ourÊadvanced specialist research units, which also have strong links with leading institutions in the US, Europe and Asia. These include theÊCentre for Advanced Study in FinanceÊ(CASIF), theÊInstitute of Banking and InvestmentÊ(IBI) and theÊCredit Management Research CentreÊ(CMRC).

Career opportunities

You have various opportunities open to you as a Financial Mathematics graduate, including: quantitative analysis, risk management, investment banking, financial consultancy, insurance, accounting and academia.