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Quantitative Methods for Risk Management

London School of Economics and Political Science
Information last verified July 2026
Tuition GBP 25,440 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 24,936 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
Degree MSc
Duration 10 months
Delivery On-campus
Location London, United Kingdom
Language English

Program Overview

The Quantitative Methods for Risk Management at London School of Economics and Political Science is a MSc programme in Business & Management over 10 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 Quantitative Methods for Risk Management programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across China and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.

Key Program Features

  1. Duration: 10 months
  2. Language of instruction: English
  3. Study mode: On-campus
  4. English requirement: IELTS 7
  5. Tuition: GBP 25,440 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 24,936 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
  6. Location: London, China

Career Opportunities

Graduates of the Quantitative Methods for Risk Management programme are prepared for diverse careers in business & management:

  1. Business Analyst
  2. Management Consultant
  3. Product Manager
  4. Strategy Analyst
  5. Operations Manager
  6. Entrepreneur

Program Curriculum

Course Structure

  1. Stochastic Processes
  2. Statistical Methods for Risk Management
  3. Computational Methods in Finance and Insurance
  4. Stochastics for Derivatives Modelling
  5. Recent Developments in Finance and Insurance
  6. Probability and Measure
  7. The Foundations of Interest Rate and Credit Risk Theory
  8. Quantifying Risk Modelling and Alternative Markets
  9. Time Series
  10. Applied Stochastic Processes
  11. Advanced Probability Theory
  12. Financial Statistics
  13. Introduction to Markov Processes and Their Applications
  14. Machine Learning and Data Mining
  15. Insurance Risk

Admission Requirements

Academic Requirements

  • Minimum entry requirement: 2:1 degree or equivalent in actuarial science, mathematics, statistics, or mathematical economics/finance 

Documents Required:

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  • Application form
  • Application assessment fee
  • Two academic references
  • Transcripts/mark sheets and proof of existing qualifications
  • Personal statement
  • CV
  • Graduate Record Examination (GRE) general test and Graduate\nManagement Admissions Test (GMAT)

English Proficiency: IELTS 7 or equivalent.

Tuition & Financial Information

Tuition Fee

GBP 25,440 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 24,936 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students

Tuition fees: GBP 25,440 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 24,936 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students

IELTS requirement: 7

Financial Aid & Scholarships

Contact London School of Economics and Political Science 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 London School of Economics and Political Science

London School of Economics and Political Science logo

London School of Economics and Political Science

London, United Kingdom

public university in London, United Kingdom

University Profile
  • Language English
  • Duration 10 months