Program Overview
The Financial Mathematics at University of Queensland is a Master programme in Mathematics & Statistics over 18 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 Australia and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.
Key Program Features
- Duration: 18 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- English requirement: IELTS 6.5
- Tuition: EUR 23,566 (Tuition (Full programme)) — International students; EUR 18,397 (Tuition (Full programme)) — National students
- Location: Brisbane, Australia
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
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- (b) #8 for Part C; and
- (c) #4 from Part D; and
- (d) #4 from Part E.
- (a) #8 from Part B; and
- (b) #8 for Part C; and
- (c) #4 from Part D; and
- (d) #4 from Part E.
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- (b) #8 for Part C; and
- (c) #8 from Part D; and
- (d) #8 from Part E.
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- (b) #8 for Part C; and
- (c) #8 from Part D; and
- (d) #8 from Part E.
- The Macroeconomy
- Economics of Financial Markets
- Elements of Econometrics
- Applied Econometrics for Macroeconomics and Finance
- Finance
- Numerical Methods in Computational Science
- Calculus & Linear Algebra II
- Applied Mathematical Analysis
- Probability & Statistics
- Financial Mathematics
- Computation in Financial Mathematics
- Financial Calculus
- Probability Models & Stochastic Processes I
- Corporate Finance
- Portfolio Management
- Financial Risk Management
- International Financial Management
- Advanced Topics in Operations Research
- Operations Research & Mathematical Planning
- Measure Theory
- Advanced Statistics I
- Advanced Probability & Stochastic Processes I
- Minor Project A
- Minor Project B
- Mini Project A
- Mini Project B
- Project or Thesis in Financial Mathematics
- Project or Thesis in Financial Mathematics
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
Bachelor of mathematics or a bachelor degree majoring mathematics, with UQ or equivalent GPA of 5.5 or above on a 7 point scale.
Visa requirements
CRICOS Code: 079388M
International students must undertake this program on campus at UQ on a full time basis to be eligible to apply for an Australian student visa. Please contact UQ International.
English proficiency
IELTS overall 6.5; reading 6; writing 6; speaking 6; listening 6. Internet based TOEFL test results are considered on a case by case basis
English Proficiency: IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
EUR 23,566 (Tuition (Full programme)) — International students; EUR 18,397 (Tuition (Full programme)) — National students
Tuition fees: EUR 23,566 (Tuition (Full programme)) — International students; EUR 18,397 (Tuition (Full programme)) — National students
IELTS requirement: 6.5
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact University of Queensland 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 Queensland
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University Profile- Start Date 2017-11-30
- Language English
- Duration 18 months