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Master of Science (with Honours) - Msci (Hon)
Financial Mathematics
Queen Mary University of London
Entry requirements
Here's what you will need to get a place on the Financial Mathematics course at Queen Mary University of London.
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A level
A,A,A
Including Mathematics Excluded subjects - General Studies and Critical Thinking Please note: You will also be expected to achieve a Pass grade in the practical endorsement for any of the following A levels - Biology, Chemistry, Physics - if taken with one of the Awarding Bodies in England.
Most popular A-levels studied
See who's studying at Queen Mary University of London. These students are taking Financial Mathematics or another course from the same subject area.
| Subject | Grade |
|---|---|
| Mathematics | A |
| Economics | B |
| Further Mathematics | B |
| Chemistry | B |
| Physics | B |
Course summary
What this course is about
UCAS code: GN1H
Here's what Queen Mary University of London says about its Financial Mathematics course.
Unlock some of the most in-demand careers as you explore data interpretation and decision making in financial markets.
Interpreting data. Drawing conclusions. Making good decisions. Since the 2008 global financial market crash, the expertise of financial mathematicians has captured our attention and become vital to the success of many businesses in the face of uncertainty.
Discover analytical models, procedures, and computational techniques as you build your toolkit of skills ready to jump right into an in-demand career. Risk management, investment banking, FinTech, hedge funds, data analysis – the graduate employment options are varied.
Stand out from the crowd
Learn from mathematical and financial experts with a huge amount of experience – from investment banking to being chief editor of JPhys Complexity. You can even gain new mathematical insights from our seven research groups including the impact of statistics and data science in the world today, and much more.
You’ll also have the opportunity to apply for a year abroad to enhance your study experience from one of our 30 partner institutions across 12 countries, including Australia, Canada, and the US. And you’ll be able to take on the challenge of an individual research project in contemporary financial mathematics.
Accessing our top facilities near London’s financial centre, you’ll be ideally located to benefit from exciting placement and graduate scheme opportunities. Plus, you’ll have a dedicated careers consultant offering 1:1 support with your applications. So, which industry will you make a difference in?
Source: Queen Mary University of London
Course details
Qualification
Master of Science (with Honours) - Msci (Hon)
Department
Mathematical Sciences
Location
Main Site | London
Duration
4 Years
Study mode
Full-time
Subjects
• Financial mathematics
Start date
14 September 2026
Application deadline
14 January 2026
Tuition fees
| Location | Fees |
|---|---|
| England | £9,535 per year (provisional) |
| Scotland | £9,535 per year (provisional) |
| Wales | £9,535 per year (provisional) |
| Northern Ireland | £9,535 per year (provisional) |
The modules you will study
YEAR 1 Applied Calculus Applied Probability & Statistics Economics for Business Management Numbers, Sets and Functions Programming in Python I Vectors and Matrices
Please note that all modules are subject to change.
How you will be assessed
Most of your modules will be assessed by an examination worth at least 90 per cent of the year’s study, with the remainder covered by coursework and tests. All students on MSci programmes also complete a final-year project.
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National Student Survey (NSS) scores at Queen Mary University of London
The NSS is an annual survey where final-year students are asked to rate different aspects of their course and university experience.
Here you can see ratings from Queen Mary University of London students who took the Financial Mathematics course - or another course in the same subject area.
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Teaching on my course
82%
low
Teaching on my course
82%
low
How often does your course challenge you to achieve your best work?
87%
med
How good are teaching staff at explaining things?
90%
med
How often do teaching staff make the subject engaging?
68%
low
How often is the course intellectually stimulating?
82%
low
Learning opportunities
85%
med
Learning opportunities
85%
med
To what extent have you had the chance to bring together information and ideas from different topics?
85%
med
How well does your course introduce subjects and skills in a way that builds on what you have already learned?
94%
med
How well has your course developed your knowledge and skills that you think you will need for your future?
80%
med
To what extent have you had the chance to explore ideas and concepts in depth?
84%
med
To what extent does your course have the right balance of directed and independent study?
81%
med
Assessment and feedback
77%
low
Assessment and feedback
77%
low
How well have assessments allowed you to demonstrate what you have learned?
85%
med
How fair has the marking and assessment been on your course?
85%
low
How often does feedback help you to improve your work?
69%
med
How often have you received assessment feedback on time?
73%
low
How clear were the marking criteria used to assess your work?
72%
low
Academic support
88%
low
Academic support
88%
low
How easy was it to contact teaching staff when you needed to?
88%
low
How well have teaching staff supported your learning?
87%
med
Organisation and management
81%
med
Organisation and management
81%
med
How well were any changes to teaching on your course communicated?
80%
med
How well organised is your course?
83%
med
Learning resources
88%
med
Learning resources
88%
med
How well have the IT resources and facilities supported your learning?
88%
med
How well have the library resources (e.g., books, online services and learning spaces) supported your learning?
87%
med
How easy is it to access subject specific resources (e.g., equipment, facilities, software) when you need them?
90%
med
Student voice
76%
med
Student voice
76%
med
How clear is it that students' feedback on the course is acted on?
63%
med
To what extent do you get the right opportunities to give feedback on your course?
88%
med
To what extent are students' opinions about the course valued by staff?
75%
med
How well does the students' union (association or guild) represent students' academic interests?
79%
med
Other NSS questions
Other NSS questions
During your studies, how free did you feel to express your ideas, opinions, and beliefs?
84%
low
How well communicated was information about your university/college's mental wellbeing support services?
86%
med
Student information
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Graduate prospects
What graduates do next
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Earnings after graduation
Earnings from Queen Mary University of London graduates who took Financial Mathematics - or another course in the same subject area.
Earnings
£28.5k
First year after graduation
£35.8k
Third year after graduation
£43.3k
Fifth year after graduation
Shown here are the median earnings of graduates at one, three and five years after they completed a course related to Financial Mathematics.
Note: this data only looks at employees (and not those who are self-employed or also studying) and covers a broad sample of graduates and the various paths they've taken, which might not always be a direct result of their degree
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