Program Overview
The Applied Statistics and Financial Modelling at Birkbeck University of London is a MSc programme in Mathematics & Statistics over 24 months, delivered On-campus. This programme equips graduates with advanced knowledge and practical skills for professional and academic careers in the field.
Students gain a rigorous grounding in both the theoretical foundations and applied dimensions of mathematics & statistics. The programme combines coursework, research components, and practical projects that develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and specialist expertise relevant to industry and research needs.
Graduates of the Applied Statistics and Financial Modelling programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across United Kingdom and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.
Key Program Features
- Duration: 24 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- English requirement: IELTS 6.5
- Tuition: GBP 7,225 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 3,975 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
- Location: London, United Kingdom
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Applied Statistics and Financial Modelling programme are prepared for diverse careers in mathematics & statistics:
- Actuary
- Quantitative Analyst
- Data Analyst
- Risk Manager
- Financial Modeller
- Statistical Researcher
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- Probability and Stochastic Modelling
- Statistical Analysis
- Continuous Time Stochastic Processes I
- Stochastic Processes and Financial Applications
- Project Applied Statistics
- Analysis of Dependent Data
- Continuous Time Stochastic Processes II
- Financial Econometrics
- Further Statistical Analysis
- Individually Prescribed Reading Course Applied Statistics
- Mathematical Methods of Operational Research
- Medical Statistics
- Modern Statistical Methods
- Special Topics Applied Statistics
- Statistical Data Mining
- Stochastic Methods of Operational Research
- Stochastic models and forecasting
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
A good upper second-class degree or above, with mathematics or statistics as a main subject.
Other degrees or professional qualifications may also be acceptable, such as the Birkbeck\xc2\xa0Graduate Certificate in Statistics\xc2\xa0or the Graduate Diploma of the Royal Statistical Society.
English Proficiency: IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
GBP 7,225 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 3,975 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
Tuition fees: GBP 7,225 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 3,975 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
IELTS requirement: 6.5
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact Birkbeck University of London directly for scholarship, grant, and financial aid information for this programme. Many European universities offer merit-based and need-based funding for international and domestic students.
About Birkbeck University of London
Birkbeck University of London
London, United Kingdom
Birkbeck College, University of London is a public research university located in London, England, and a member institution of the University of London. Established in 1823 as the London...
University Profile- Start Date 2017-10-01
- Language English
- Duration 24 months
- Credits 60