Quantitative Finance MSc

Year of entry: 2026

Course length: 12 months Full-Time

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Master of Science (MSc) in Quantitative Finance

This specialist course gives you a thorough understanding of the full range of quantitative methods needed for financial decision-making. You will learn to forecast and manage risk, price financial instruments, and engineer new financial products, all while engaging with current issues to stimulate your thinking.

Why study Quantitative Finance at AMBS?

Exceptional Ranking: Study at a leading institution for finance, ranked 7th in the UK and 27th in the world (QS Business Masters Rankings 2025).
Cutting-Edge Curriculum: Gain advanced knowledge of quantitative finance, financial engineering, and risk management through a curriculum that combines theoretical foundations with practical application.
Access to Real-World Tools: Hone your skills in our 'Finance Zone', where you can experience a live trading floor and use industry-standard databases like Bloomberg and Datastream.
Unique Dual-School Delivery: Benefit from a unique course structure taught jointly by Alliance Manchester Business School and the School of Mathematics and Statistics.
Career-Focused Outcomes: Prepare for highly-sought after careers involving the design and management of new financial instruments and the development of innovative risk management methods.
CFA Preparation: The best-performing students can get free access to Kaplan's online training materials for the CFA Program Level I exam.

Our finance programmes are ranked 7th in the UK and 27th in the world

(QS Business World Rankings 2025)

The course is linked to The Manchester Accounting and Finance Group – one of the leading accounting and finance units in Europe.

Access the Finance Zone one of the UK’s most comprehensive collections of specialist financial and business databases

Where will your degree take you?

This course provides ideal preparation for a career in the finance industry specialising in designing and trading financial instruments. These financial engineers are expected to be proficient in computer programming and strong in financial mathematics. They have to be at ease with complex derivatives and creative enough to find solutions for pricing and hedging. The course also provides research skills for those who wish to pursue an academic career by studying at doctoral level.

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