Program Overview

Course overview

This MSc Financial Mathematics will equip you with the mathematical and computational skills required in the finance and insurance industries.

This programme is also an excellent training ground for students wishing to embark upon a research degree in financial or actuarial mathematics.

Introduction

Mathematical Sciences at Liverpool provides a centre for world class research and teaching across many areas and at the leading edge of the subject.Our teaching was evaluated as ‘excellent’ by the Quality Assurance Agency in its most recent survey and awarded 23 points out of a possible 24.

We are proud of our record on teaching quality, with five members of the Department having received the prestigious Sir Alastair Pilkington Award for Teaching. We care about each student and you will find the staff friendly and approachable. We provide high quality supervision, teaching and IT support and you will benefit from the friendly and supportive atmosphere in the Department.

This programme is available to full-time students only. In semester one, students choose one optional module (15 credits) and take three compulsory modules (15 credits each). In semester two, students take four compulsory modules (15 credits each). The programme finishes with a summer dissertation written under the supervision of a member of staff (60 credits).

Programme Director: Dr Bujar Gashi

Who is this course for?

This programme is ideal for professionals with mathematical background who would like to start, or further develop a specific career in the finance and insurance industries.

What you'll learn