Quantitative Finance with Data Science MSc

This MSc Quantitative Finance with Data Science provides you with training in advanced mathematical finance and the skills in data science needed for a career in modern financial institutions.<br/><br/>The range of topics covered includes:<br/><br/><br/>- statistical analysis<br/><br/><br/>- numerical mathematics<br/><br/><br/>- machine learning<br/><br/><br/>- computer programming with applications of focused on real world problems in finance.<br/><br/><br/>This Masters degree provides you with substantial knowledge and understanding of mathematical techniques that are commonly used in the finance industry including derivative pricing, risk quantification and portfolio management, as well as the statistical tools that are commonly used, such as forecasting, hypothesis testing, volatility models and financial time series.<br/><br/>You will acquire expertise in the areas of option pricing, risk management, numerical implementation, applications of machine learning and coding skills in Python, R, Matlab and C++. <br/><br/>**Highlights**<br/><br/><br/>- Many of our students work in the finance industry, which generates a lively atmosphere in class and ensures that youll be studying alongside committed, enthusiastic students with a wealth of experience.<br/><br/><br/>- Our teaching is informed by the latest research and by the needs of employers, so youll be taught by academics who are professional practitioners involved in the world of economics and international finance.<br/><br/><br/>- Our teaching is renowned for its high quality and we provide in-house training for government departments and City firms and banks, including the Treasury and the Bank of England.<br/><br/><br/>- Birkbeck was ranked in the top 25 universities in the UK for its Economics and Econometrics research in the 2021 Research Excellence Framework.<br/><br/><br/>- We bring together research and teaching across economics and finance, mathematics and statistics in a single department, which creates significant interdisciplinary synergies.<br/><br/><br/>- We offer a range of postgraduate courses in finance. <br/><br/><br/>**Careers and employability**<br/><br/>You will find quantitative finance and data science graduates in the following quantitative analyst/developer roles across a range of financial institutions including investment banks, hedge funds and insurance firms: <br/><br/><br/>- Analyst/adviser in the risk management sector<br/><br/><br/>- Portfolio management <br/><br/><br/>- Financial data scientist<br/><br/><br/>- Machine learning engineer<br/><br/><br/>- Analyst within the Bank of England and Treasury<br/><br/><br/>We offer a comprehensive careers service - Careers and Enterprise - your career partner during your time at Birkbeck and beyond. At every stage of your career journey, we empower you to take ownership of your future, helping you to make the connection between your experience, education and future ambitions.