Course summary
Learn the skills needed for data-driven decision-making in finance. This Masters in Financial Engineering combines finance, mathematics, and computational techniques with real-world industry engagement. You will gain hands-on experience with industry standard tools such as Python, R, and MATLAB. Graduates will be ready to excel in high-demand roles across the finance and tech industries. WHY THIS PROGRAMME
- Explore cutting-edge topics in financial engineering, including stochastic modelling and risk analytics. This programme merges finance and technology to prepare you for complex challenges of the modern financial landscape.
- Master essential software like Python, R, and MATLAB through hands-on projects and labs. Analyse real world financial data and derive actionable insights.
- Engage with industry experts via guest lectures and real-world industry projects.* Learn valuable lessons from professionals in hedge funds, investment banks, and asset management, ensuring you are industry ready.
- Participate in interactive workshops that connect theory to practice. Work on projects related to asset pricing and portfolio management to strengthen your skills.
- Prepare for diverse careers in finance and technology. With your financial engineering expertise, you can pursue exciting roles in banks, investment firms, consulting agencies and risk management.
- Adam Smith Business School is triple accredited.
How to apply
International applicants
International applicant information can be found via gla.ac.uk by searching for 'international'.
Entry requirements
2.1 Hons (or non-UK equivalent) in Economics, Finance, Engineering, Physics, or another highly mathematical discipline. Only applications that meet or exceed our stated entry requirements will go forward for consideration. Any application that does not will be automatically rejected. Applicants will be made offers based on their relative performance compared to other applicants, taking into account both current GPA, or degree classification, and the relevance of an applicant’s academic background. Please note, applications that meet our minimum entry requirements may still be rejected, based on its score in comparison to other applications received during the same round. Please review our stated entry requirements to ensure you meet or exceed them before submitting your application. International students with academic qualifications below those required should contact our partner institution, Glasgow International College, who offer a range of pre-Masters courses.
Fees and funding
Tuition fees
No fee information has been provided for this course
Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website .
Additional fee information
No additional fees or cost information has been supplied for this course, please contact the provider directly.
Sponsorship information
Sponsorship and funding information can be found via gla.ac.uk by searching for 'scholarships'.
Provider information
University of Glasgow
Berkeley Square
Pavilion 3
99 Berkeley Street
Glasgow
G3 7HR