Program Overview
The Financial Mathematics at University of Sussex 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 6.5
- Tuition: GBP 17,450 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 7,700 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
- Location: Brighton, 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
- Corporate and International Finance
- Dissertation (Financial Mathematics)
- Financial Mathematics
- Financial Portfolio Analysis
- Financial and Time Series Econometrics
- Financial computing with MATLAB
- Mathematical Models in Finance and Industry
- Topics in Financial Risk Analysis
- Advanced Numerical Analysis
- Advanced Partial Differential Equations
- Coding Theory
- Continuum Mechanics
- Cryptography
- Dynamical Systems
- Financial Invest & Corp Risk Analysis
- Finite Element Analysis
- Functional Analysis
- Introduction to Mathematical Biology
- Linear Statistical Models
- Measure and Integration
- Medical Statistics
- Monte Carlo Simulations
- Numerical Solution of Partial Differential Equations
- Object Oriented Programming
- Optimal Control of Partial Differential Equations
- Partial Differential Equations
- Perturbation theory and calculus of variations
- Probability Models
- Programming in C++
- Random processes
- Topology and Advanced Analysis
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 Lower 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).
A lower second-class (2.2) undergraduate honours degree or above demonstrating a high mathematics content.
Applicants with a degree in mathematics, finance, economics, business, science, engineering or computing are ideally suited to this course but other subjects, combined with suitable experience, can also be considered.
English Proficiency: IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
GBP 17,450 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 7,700 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
Tuition fees: GBP 17,450 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 7,700 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
IELTS requirement: 6.5
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact University of Sussex 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 University of Sussex
University of Sussex
Moffat, United Kingdom
University of Sussex is a distinguished institution of higher education committed to academic excellence, innovative research, and preparing students for leadership in their chosen fields. The...
University Profile- Application Deadline 1 August 2026
- Start Date 2017-09-25
- Language English
- Duration 12 months