The University of Sussex offers an MSc in Financial Mathematics through its Sussex Business School. This is a one-year degree program focused on Business and Management Studies. For international students, the tuition fee is £23,000. To apply for this course, students need to provide IELTS or PTE scores. The minimum graduation cutoff for admission is 50%.

This course helps students understand key parts of quantitative finance. It covers general finance theory, finance models, and programming. It is designed for graduates who have a background in science, engineering, or mathematics.

The course includes insights from industry professionals, giving students the knowledge and skills needed to thrive in a fast-paced work environment.

Topics covered in this course include:

• Arbitrage theory
• GARCH models
• Corporate finance
• Option pricing models and numerical analysis
• Programming in C and Java
• Using mathematical computing software

12th Grade

There is no specific cutoff mentioned for 12th grade.

Graduation

To be eligible, you need a Bachelor's degree with an overall score of at least 50-65% depending on your university. Your qualification should include a strong focus on mathematics, showing knowledge in calculus, probability and statistics, differential equations, and some areas like numerical analysis, scientific computation, programming, or modeling. Suitable qualifications include mathematics, finance, economics, business, science, engineering, or computing. Other professional qualifications or experience may also be considered.

IELTS

Marks: 6.0

You need at least 5.5 in each component of the IELTS exam.

PTE

Marks: 59.0

You need at least 59 in each of the four skills in the PTE exam.

Application Process for University of Sussex

Step 1: Prepare Documents for Application

• Letter of Recommendation (LOR): You need at least one academic reference from your most recent university, or you can provide your referee's contact details.
• Curriculum Vitae (CV): Make sure to upload your CV with your application.

Step 2: Additional Documents Required

• Check if you need to submit any additional documents such as transcripts, proof of English language proficiency, or other relevant certificates.

Step 3: Start Your Online Application

Once your documents are ready, you can start your online application by visiting the following link:

Apply to University of Sussex