Program Overview
The Financial Mathematics at King's College London is a MSc programme in Mathematics & Statistics 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 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 Financial Mathematics 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 7
- Tuition: GBP 23,000 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 23,000 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
- Location: London, United Kingdom
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Financial Mathematics programme are prepared for diverse careers in mathematics & statistics:
- Actuary
- Quantitative Analyst
- Data Analyst
- Risk Manager
- Financial Modeller
- Statistical Researcher
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- MSc Mathematics Project and Dissertation
- Probability Theory
- Risk Neutral Valuation
- Stochastic Analysis
- Interest Rate and Credit Risk
- Mathematical Analysis for Financial Mathematics
- Financial Markets
- Statistics in Finance
- Numerical and Computational Methods in Finance
- Recent Topics in Financial Mathematics
- Incomplete Markets
- C++ for Financial Mathematics
- Exotic Derivatives
- MSc Mathematics Project and Dissertation
- Probability Theory
- Risk Neutral Valuation
- Stochastic Analysis
- Interest Rate and Credit Risk
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
You need the following GPA score:
Applicants for graduate programs must have the equivalent of a bachelor\xe2\x80\x99s degree with a minimum GPA equivalent to Upper Second Class on the UK Honour scale. Admitted applicants typically have an undergraduate GPA of or better on the UK Honour scale. No exam grade should be lower than 4.5 (European grade scale) or D (American grade scale).
Your GPA (Grade Point Average) is calculated using the grades that you received in each course, and is determined by the points assigned to each grade (e.g. for the US grading scale from A-F).
General entry advice
- Bachelors degree with 2:1 honours degree (or international equivalent) in mathematics or mathematics based subject.
Application procedure
- Applications must be made online using King\'s online application portal and a non-refundable application fee of \xc2\xa350 applies. Your application will be assessed by an admissions tutor and we aim to reply within six to eight weeks of the date of submission.
Personal statement and supporting information
- Please address your mathematical qualifications, any relevant experience and eventual career ambitions in a one page personal statement.
English Proficiency: IELTS 7 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
GBP 23,000 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 23,000 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
Tuition fees: GBP 23,000 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 23,000 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
IELTS requirement: 7
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact King's College 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 King's College London
King's College London
London, England
King's College London is a public research university in London, England. King's was established by royal charter in 1829 under the patronage of King George IV and the Duke of Wellington. In 1836,...
University Profile- Application Deadline 2031-03-18
- Start Date 2018-09-01
- Language English
- Duration 12 months