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Masters Degrees in Financial Engineering in the UK

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Quantitative Finance and Financial Engineering MSc

University of Manchester United Kingdom

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Financial Engineering MSc

Henley Business School, University of Reading United Kingdom

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MSc Financial Engineering and Risk Management MSc

University of Essex United Kingdom

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Financial Engineering MSc

University of Birmingham United Kingdom

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Financial Systems Engineering MSc

University College London (UCL) United Kingdom

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Study a Financial Engineering Masters in the UK in 2025

If you are interested in the future of finance, then studying Financial Engineering could be for you. You will study financial theory, mathematics and computer programming in order to be able analyze financial trends and highlight emerging opportunities in finance.

In order to study Financial Engineering, you should have a strong interest in mathematics and statistics, computer programming, and also enjoy analyzing data.

By studying in this field, your modules are likely to cover topics such as:

  • Financial engineering theories
  • Credit modeling
  • Statistical analysis
  • Financial mathematics
  • Scientific computing

University graduates of studies in Financial Engineering go on to find roles in fields such as banking, insurance and investment companies such as:

  • Economic/Financial analyst
  • Consultancy in finance
  • Data analyst
  • Market analyst
  • Risk analyst

Postgraduate programmes in Financial Engineering are most commonly offered at universities around the world as a Master of Science (MSc. degree/MS degree), which can typically take between 1-2 years to complete when studied Full-time, and may include an industrial placement year.

Entry requirements for postgraduate programmes in Financial Engineering will usually include a bachelor/undergraduate degree in a related topic such as computer programming or mathematics.

Study in the UK

The UK is a popular destination for international students who want to study abroad. With a wide range of universities offering a variety of courses, there are so many opportunities that students might not be able to find elsewhere. Each university will pride itself on offering high quality education from leading teaching professionals. A qualification gained in the UK will be well regarded across the globe, making an education in the UK a great investment in your future. As well as this, there are many highly ranked universities in the UK, around 17 of which are consistently appearing in the top 100 of the QS World University Rankings.

See our detailed guide to studying in the UK for international students.

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