Program Overview
The Financial Engineering at Birkbeck University of London is a MSc programme in Engineering 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 engineering. 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 Financial Engineering 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 19,975 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 18,975 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
- Location: London, United Kingdom
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Financial Engineering programme are prepared for diverse careers in engineering:
- Design Engineer
- R&D Engineer
- Project Engineer
- Systems Engineer
- Technical Consultant
- Engineering Manager
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- Dissertation MSc Financial Engineering
- Financial Econometrics
- Mathematical and Numerical Methods
- Pricing
- Quantitative Techniques
- Financial Econometrics
- Mathematical and Numerical Methods
- Quantitative Techniques
- Pricing
- Commodities and Commodities Derivatives, Computational Methods for Commodities
- Mathematical Risk Management
- Dissertation MSc Financial Engineering
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
A good upper second-class degree or above (normally in a quantitative discipline such as physics, engineering, statistics or mathematics), or an equivalent qualification. Or merit pass in Birkbeck\'s Graduate Diploma in Financial Engineering.
Students who have completed highly quantitative economics degrees will also be eligible.
Substantial relevant work experience may be taken into account.
You will need to have a strong background in mathematics and statistics, although we will provide additional instruction in necessary mathematical material.
Demonstrable qualities, such as good time management and the ability to cope under pressure, are vital.
Non-EU students are encouraged to submit GRE or GMAT results. In some cases, the admissions tutor may request these results in order to make a decision on your application. In that case, you should upload your score report to the online application system as if it were an additional transcript page.
International entry requirements
If English is not your first language or you have not previously studied in English, our usual requirement is the equivalent of an International English Language Testing System (IELTS Academic Test) score of 6.5, with not less than 6.0 in each of the sub-tests.
English Proficiency: IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
GBP 19,975 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 18,975 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
Tuition fees: GBP 19,975 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 18,975 (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 12 months