MSc Financial Engineering

Our Financial Engineering Masters programme will support you to achieve the highest levels in mathematical finance, developing the most advanced computational and programming techniques. This will enable you to advance quickly in a field where there is a global demand for highly qualified people.

Financial engineering is a multi-disciplinary field that involves the application of computational engineering, software engineering and computer programming skills, along with underlying mathematical and statistical theories, to analyse and manage financial opportunities.

Financial engineering is a multi-disciplinary field that involves the application of computational engineering, software engineering, and computer programming skills, as well as the underlying mathematical and statistical theories to the analysis and management of financial opportunities.

The programme is for strong (1st, 2.1 or equivalent) graduates from programmes in mathematics, or programmes with advanced mathematical components, and who wish to pursue a career in quantitative analysis in economic or financial sectors with state-of-art mathematical methods, computational skills and programming expertise.

You will receive the most advanced computational and programming techniques which help you advance quickly in the field. Our graduates much in demand from sectors such as economics, finance, banking, actuarial science, insurance and industrial management.

Why study Financial Engineering Masters at Birmingham?

• Acquire the ability to integrate the knowledge of mathematics, statistics and computer science in order to address, critically analyse and provide a rational appraisal of a problem
• Learn to use software packages to perform statistical analysis and empirical studies
• Focus on finding optimal solutions to financial problems in broader and challenging environments
• Train specifically in independent study and research, which is an essential skill for quantitative analyst
• Study at the School of Mathematics which is internationally recognised for the quality of research in various fields

Do you want to make a difference and help shape the world we live in? Are you passionate about problem-solving? Would you like to work with some of the best researchers in the world to provide solutions to the current day and future global issues?

If so, the University of Birmingham could be the right postgraduate choice for you. The College of Engineering and Physical Sciences is leading the way in cutting edge education, research and development across various sectors, such as engineering, industry, technology, energy, healthcare, and much more. Studying with us will not only be the next step on your career path but will enable you to help make the world a more advanced, resilient and sustainable place.

Why study at the University of Birmingham?

• We are a global Top 100 University and are ranked top 20 in multiple UK league tables
• We have been named the most targeted university by the UK’s top 100 graduate employers (The Graduate Market in 2021
• 87% of our research has a global impact (REF 2014)
• Numerous UoB alumni and staff have been involved with work recognised with Nobel prizes
• There is a wealth of employability support services available to students. The College and our Careers Network can provide you with practical advice and skills for career development. We also have excellent industrial links with global companies, such as Rolls Royce and Jaguar Land Rover, which allow opportunities for our students to gain insight and experience of the industry.
• You could receive a Commonwealth Scholarship worth £3,000 or a Global Masters Scholarship worth £10,000 if you start your studies in September 2021. Information and eligibility criteria for both awards is available on our website.