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Statistics with Finance MSc
This is a taught programme within the Statistics subject area.
Outline
This newly introduced programme trains students for careers using statistics in the financial services industry. You study the statistical modelling underpinning much modern financial engineering combined with a deep understanding of core statistical concepts. The course includes modelling of financial time series, risk and multivariate techniques. You gain experience of analysing real data problems through practical classes and exercises. The course includes training in the computer language R.
You undertake a substantial project in the area of finance or financial econometrics, supervised by an experienced researcher. Some projects are focused on the analysis of particular complex data sets while others are more concerned with generic methodology.
Key facts
- Subject area: Statistics
- Location: Canterbury
- School: School of Mathematics, Statistics and Actuarial Science
- Duration: One year full-time
- Start: September.
- Fees and funding: More info
- Entry requirements: A minimum of 2.2 with a substantial amount of mathematics at university level. Prior experience of finance is not required. Please also check our general entry requirements (including English language requirements).
Programme structure
Course content
- Advanced Regression Modelling
- Bayesian Methods
- Modelling of Time-dependent Data and Financial Econometrics
- Practical Statistics and Computing
- Stochastic Processes and Insurance Risk
- Two from: Analysis of Large Data Sets; Mathematics of Financial Derivative; Portfolio Theory and Asset Pricing.
- Project of 12,000 words
Assessment
Assessment is through coursework and formal examinations.
Key facts
- Subject area: Statistics
- Location: Canterbury
- School: School of Mathematics, Statistics and Actuarial Science
- Duration: One year full-time
- Start: September.
- Fees and funding: More info
- Entry requirements: A minimum of 2.2 with a substantial amount of mathematics at university level. Prior experience of finance is not required. Please also check our general entry requirements (including English language requirements).
Contact details
Admissions enquiries
T: 44 (0)1227 827272
E: information@kent.ac.uk
Claire Carter
T: 44 (0)1227 824133
Key facts
- Subject area: Statistics
- Location: Canterbury
- School: School of Mathematics, Statistics and Actuarial Science
- Duration: One year full-time
- Start: September.
- Fees and funding: More info
- Entry requirements: A minimum of 2.2 with a substantial amount of mathematics at university level. Prior experience of finance is not required. Please also check our general entry requirements (including English language requirements).
How to apply
Before applying, please read our ‘How to apply’ section.
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Key facts
- Subject area: Statistics
- Location: Canterbury
- School: School of Mathematics, Statistics and Actuarial Science
- Duration: One year full-time
- Start: September.
- Fees and funding: More info
- Entry requirements: A minimum of 2.2 with a substantial amount of mathematics at university level. Prior experience of finance is not required. Please also check our general entry requirements (including English language requirements).