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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How to apply
Advice to applicants
Your statement of purpose should cover the areas outlined below:
- Tell us why you are interested in the MSc Quantitative Finance course at Alliance MBS and how the course will impact on your future
- List any other economics, mathematics, quantitative, or finance courses or qualifications you have taken in addition to your undergraduate degree
- Describe what makes you an outstanding applicant and describe your potential to contribute to all aspects of the course.
How your application is considered
We can only process applications with the following documents:
- valid English language qualification
- first and second year transcript (scanned copies are accepted at the time of application)
- list of final year modules (where possible this should be included within the same document as your first and second year transcript)
- statement of purpose (this is included as part of your application form, you do not need to email your statement of purpose directly to the Admissions Team)