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Masters (MSc) in Quantitative Finance

Gain a thorough understanding of the quantitative methods needed for financial decision making.

This Master's in Quantitative Finance enables you to learn how to design new financial products and gain advanced knowledge of the main theoretical and applied quantitative finance concepts. There is an international and multicultural perspective with a focus on current issues.

Alliance MBS is ranked 7th in the UK and 27th in the world for Finance Masters courses (QS Business Masters Rankings 2025). The course is linked to The Manchester Accounting and Finance Group – one of the leading accounting and finance units in Europe.

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MSc Quantitative Finance / Entry requirements

Year of entry: 2025

Academic entry qualification overview

We require a First or Upper Second class honours degree (2:1, with 60% average) from a UK university or the overseas equivalent.

  • You ideally need a a degree in finance, economics, mathematics, statistics, physics, engineering, actuarial or decision sciences and have taken or be taking a significant number of modules in quantitative subjects, such as differential equations, econometrics or mathematical statistics in the final year of your degree, with excellent results
  • 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.
  • When assessing your academic record, we take into account your grade average, position in class and the standing of the institution where you studied your qualification. 

English language

For the latest information on demonstrating your English proficiency for those whose first language is not English, please see our  language requirements .

English language test validity

Some English Language test results are only valid for two years. Your English Language test report must be valid on the start date of the course.

Other international entry requirements

We accept a range of qualifications from different countries. For these and general requirements see  entry requirements for your country .