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University of Sheffield: Statistics with Financial Mathematics
| Institution | University of Sheffield |
|---|---|
| Department | Mathematics and Statistics |
| Web | http://www.sheffield.ac.uk |
| postgradmaths-enquiry@shef.ac.uk | |
| Telephone | +44 114 222 3789 |
| Study type | Taught |
Summary
Complete your statistics training while studying the mathematical concepts, models and tools of the finance industry.
Course description
The course trains you to apply the probabilistic, statistical and mathematical techniques that are used in the finance industry.
It's based on our Statistics MSc course, but also includes key financial topics such as the Capital Asset Pricing Model, the Black-Scholes option pricing formula and stochastic processes.
You’ll also develop a detailed working knowledge of more general statistical techniques and concepts, including linear and generalised linear modelling, Bayesian statistics, time series and machine learning.
You’ll learn how to analyse and draw meaningful conclusions from data, and develop your programming skills using the statistical computing software R.
Around one-third of the course is devoted to your dissertation. This may focus on investigating a data set, or a more theoretical or methodological topic. The aim is to give you skills to include on your CV, such as planning and researching a project, data acquisition, problem specification, analysis and reporting your findings.
Dissertation topics are often provided by external clients – for example, pharmaceutical companies or sports modelling organisations. Distance learning students often come with projects designed by their employer.
Accreditation
Accredited by the Royal Statistical Society
Please see our University website for the most up-to-date course information.
MSc
| Level | RQF Level 7 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | Minimum 2:1 undergraduate honours degree, with substantial mathematical and statistical components. In particular, you should have studied the following topics and performed well in assessments on them (for example, a score of at least 60 per cent). Mathematical Methods for Statistics: ideas and techniques from real analysis and linear algebra, including multiple integration, differentiation, matrix algebra, the theory of quadratic forms. English language requirements: Overall IELTS score of 6.5 with a minimum of 6.0 in each component, or equivalent. |
| Level | RQF Level 7 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | Minimum 2:1 undergraduate honours degree, with substantial mathematical and statistical components. In particular, you should have studied the following topics and performed well in assessments on them (for example, a score of at least 60 per cent). Mathematical Methods for Statistics: ideas and techniques from real analysis and linear algebra, including multiple integration, differentiation, matrix algebra, the theory of quadratic forms. English language requirements: Overall IELTS score of 6.5 with a minimum of 6.0 in each component, or equivalent. |
| Location | Main Site Western Bank Sheffield S10 2TN |
| Level | RQF Level 7 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | Minimum 2:1 undergraduate honours degree, with substantial mathematical and statistical components. In particular, you should have studied the following topics and performed well in assessments on them (for example, a score of at least 60 per cent). Mathematical Methods for Statistics: ideas and techniques from real analysis and linear algebra, including multiple integration, differentiation, matrix algebra, the theory of quadratic forms. English language requirements: Overall IELTS score of 6.5 with a minimum of 6.0 in each component, or equivalent. |
| Location | Main Site Western Bank Sheffield S10 2TN |
| Level | RQF Level 7 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | We ask for a 2:1 honours degree, or equivalent, with substantial mathematical and statistical components. In particular, you should have studied the following topics and performed well in assessments on them (for example, a score of at least 60 per cent). Mathematical Methods for Statistics: ideas and techniques from real analysis and linear algebra, including multiple integration, differentiation, matrix algebra, the theory of quadratic forms. English language requirements: Overall IELTS score of 6.5 with a minimum of 6.0 in each component, or equivalent. |
| Location | Main Site Western Bank Sheffield S10 2TN |
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