About this course
University of Strathclyde offers MSc Quantitative Finance as a 1-year postgraduate Masters Degree (Taught) programme in Banking and Finance. Based in Glasgow, the programme is delivered by the university's specialist faculty and welcomes international applicants from across Africa and beyond.
Tuition is £33,600 per year. English-language entry requires IELTS 6 overall or TOEFL iBT 73. Intakes run across 2 windows (Semester 1 (September), 2026 and Semester 1 (September), 2027).
Scholarships are available to international applicants. The programme includes an industry internship element.
BDM Consult's advisors can guide you through entry requirements, scholarship eligibility, and visa support — from initial application to offer letter.
Entry requirements
If possible, please provide evidence of this in your application (eg transcript, certificate, etc)
Statistics
Probability
Differential equations
Linear Algebra
Calculus
A Level or equivalent or undergraduate classes in:
This MSc requires some prior mathematical knowledge for example:
Mathematical knowledge
For Australia and Canada, normal degrees in relevant disciplines are accepted.
Prospective students with relevant experience or appropriate professional qualifications are also welcome to apply.
Mathematics/statistics graduates should contact the course director to discuss their application.
business subjects (eg business studies, accounting or economics)
science subjects (eg physics, chemistry or computing science)
engineering
Minimum second-class Honours degree or international equivalent in:
Scholarships
Scholarships are available for this course. Speak to a BDM advisor for the latest funding and eligibility details.
Intake dates
- ▸Semester 1 (September), 2026
- ▸Semester 1 (September), 2027
Application deadlines differ per intake. Speak to BDM for the latest cut-off dates.
