Program Overview
The Computational Mathematical Finance at The University of Edinburgh is a MSc programme in Business & Management over 12 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 business & management. 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 Computational Mathematical Finance 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: 12 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- English requirement: IELTS 6.5
- Tuition: GBP 24,100 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 20,700 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
- Location: Edinburgh, United Kingdom
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Computational Mathematical Finance programme are prepared for diverse careers in business & management:
- Business Analyst
- Management Consultant
- Product Manager
- Strategy Analyst
- Operations Manager
- Entrepreneur
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- Stochastic Analysis in Finance
- Discrete-Time Finance
- Finance, Risk and Uncertainty
- Object-Oriented Programming with Applications
- Risk-Neutral Asset Pricing
- Stochastic Control and Dynamic Asset allocation
- Monte Carlo Methods
- Research-Linked Topics
- Numerical Methods for Stochastic Differential Equations
- Numerical Partial Differential Equations
- Programming Skills - HPC MSc
- Parallel Numerical Algorithms - HPC MSc
- Financial Risk Theory
- Optimization Methods in Finance
- Advanced Time Series Econometrics
- Credit Scoring
- Computing for Operational Research and Finance
- Financial Risk Management
- Stochastic Optimization
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
Admission Requirements:
The minimum entry requirement is a UK 2:1 degree, or its international equivalent, in mathematics or a mathematical subject such as statistics, physics or engineering. Relevant programming experience is considered essential.
English language requirements
If English is not your first language, you must have one of the following qualifications as evidence of your spoken and written English:
- IELTS Academic: total 6.5 (at least 6.0 in each module)
- TOEFL-iBT: total 92 (at least 20 in each module)
- PTE(A): total 61 (at least 56 in each of the "Communicative Skills" sections)
- CAE and CPE: total 176 (at least 169 in each module)
English Proficiency: IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
GBP 24,100 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 20,700 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
Tuition fees: GBP 24,100 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 20,700 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
IELTS requirement: 6.5
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact The University of Edinburgh 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 The University of Edinburgh
The University of Edinburgh
Edinburgh, United Kingdom
University of Edinburgh (Universitas Academica Edinburgensis) is a historic and globally respected public research university in Edinburgh, Scotland, UK, founded in 1583, making it one of the...
University Profile- Application Deadline 1 April 2026
- Start Date 2017-09-12
- Language English
- Duration 12 months
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