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    Quantitative Finance MSc

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    Manchester, GBMScIn-person1 year
    £36,800.00
    Tuition
    over 12mo
    50
    Cohort
    students
    180
    Credits
    £60.00
    App fee

    Quantitative Finance MSc at University of Manchester is a 180-credit, 1-year, in-person MSc program based in Manchester, GB. Tuition is £36,800.

    About the program

    Provides understanding of quantitative methods for financial decision making, including asset pricing, risk management, pricing of financial securities, stochastic calculus, probability theory, and financial engineering.

    Focus: coursework
    26 (QS Business Masters Rankings 2026 for Finance) | 7 (QS Business Masters Rankings 2026 for Finance)

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    Deadlines

    Stage 4 2026
    Jul 5, 2026

    Standardized tests

    GRE
    optional
    Min A GMAT/GRE is not required to apply for this course but in some cases The Admissions Team may request this after the initial review of your application if your degree does not contain enough relevant quantitative modules.
    TOEFL
    optional
    Min 100 overall with a minimum score of 22 in other elements.
    IELTS
    optional
    Min 7.0 overall and no other element below 6.5

    After the program

    Post-study work rights

    24 months Graduate Route (UK)

    £15,505.00
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    Prerequisites

    Specific coursework this program expects you to have completed: calculus, linear algebra, programming, statistics, and subject-specific prerequisites where applicable.

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    Frequently asked questions

    How much does Quantitative Finance MSc at University of Manchester cost?
    The total estimated tuition for Quantitative Finance MSc at University of Manchester is £36,800 across 180 required credits.
    Is Quantitative Finance MSc at University of Manchester online or in-person?
    Quantitative Finance MSc at University of Manchester is offered in-person.
    How long does Quantitative Finance MSc at University of Manchester take to complete?
    Quantitative Finance MSc at University of Manchester is structured around 1 year and 180 credits.
    What GPA is required for Quantitative Finance MSc at University of Manchester?
    Per the program's published guidance: First or Upper Second class honours degree (2:1, with 60% average)
    How large is the Quantitative Finance MSc at University of Manchester cohort?
    Quantitative Finance MSc at University of Manchester typically enrolls around 50 students per cohort.