The University of Edinburgh and Heriot-Watt University The Maxwell Institute for Mathematical Sciences MSc in Financial Mathematics

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Entry Requirements and Admissions Procedure

Admissions in September 2010 will be administered by the University of Edinburgh. Do not apply to Heriot-Watt University.

The course is an advanced degree in the mathematical sciences. It is essential to have achieved, or be expected to attain, at least the equivalent of a UK upper second-class degree in your undergraduate degree, which must be in mathematics or a very substantially mathematical subject (for example statistics, physics or engineering).

Degrees in Business, Management, Economics or Finance are unlikely to meet this entry requirement. In particular, degrees in these subjects which include only standard courses in mathematics and statistics for management school students are not sufficient. If you have any doubt please e-mail us.

(As an alternative Heriot-Watt University runs an MSc in Finance. This degree has different entry requirements and does not require a good first degree in mathematics.)

To apply for a place on the course, simply fill in the university's online application form.

You should include, with your application, an academic transcript, showing all the courses you have taken and your grades in them. If your mathematical background is not complete then we will be providing background reading lists for the preceding summer vacation.

Graduate Certificate in Mathematical Sciences

For students who do not have a first degree in the mathematical sciences or with a high maths content, we offer the opportunity to get on to the MSc by taking the Graduate Certificate in Mathematical Sciences.

Fees 

The fees for the course are reviewed each year and for the year 2009/2010 are expected to be:

£10,500 (GBP) for Home/EC students
£13,000  (GBP) for Overseas students

The MSc offers you the best value for money when compared with similar courses in the UK:

• a comprehensive range of courses taking you from theory through to practice;
• high-quality lectures;
• high contact hours with expert faculty;
• faculty who are committed to getting the best out of their students.